Since before my little angel was born I knew that if she was a girl I would want a pretty car seat. I really like pretty infant seats because in those first few months they get used so much.... in stores, restaurants, church....One night a couple of weeks ago, after I got home from my job at the church, I started to work on one. I needed some sewing therapy after those long emotional days after the tornadoes. I just used fabrics that I had because there was no time for shopping then. I had this quilted table runner that my mom gave me a couple of years ago, and scraps of my all time favorite line from Moda by Urban Chiks. I bought a pattern for a seat cover, but I was disappointed to find that I would have to cut apart my old cover and use it as a pattern. I really just wanted a pattern so that I wouldn't have to think about it. I definitely didn't want to cut up my old cover because Miss Claire is a spitter and an extra car seat cover is needed from time to time.
I just bit the bullet and started making a pattern for the cover the same way you would a slipcover for a piece of furniture. I used the techniques that I learned in this book from years back. It took a few nights sewing after work to get it finished up but I really love the way it turned out! It was much easier than I expected it to be. I think that the only reason it seemed like such a big job then was because I was so emotionally overwhelmed.
Would you look at those cheeks?! I also made a "pappy" holder (pacifier) to match! Claire rides next to Maddie in the car, so I try to keep a pappy in her seat so that Maddie can help me out while I'm driving and Claire gets fussy. Having a pap that stays on the seat has been great.
I think my little Claire likes her girly seat. :) Have I told you lately what a blessing this sweet angel is? Her little smiles just melt us all! Can you believe that she's already three months old? *sigh* So fast....
I didn't want to close this post out without saying that we are praying for the people in Joplin, MO who have just been through a terrible tornado. We love you and we are praying....xo, Sam
Comments
Christa
It looks amazing - you've done a wonderful job there! Your baby sure is growing & she is just adorable!!!
Have a wonderful day
Renata:)
Also, exactly what Anonymous Christa said about the chest clip. Hope that doesn't offend you, but she's right on target with that information.
Oh no! I'm not offended! The truth is that I didn't really think twice about it. But when you wrote that it made me think "Well there is no reason why I can't explain so that my sweet friends that are looking out for me can be at ease." I just buckled her up for the picture but I didn't tighten her down like we do when we are going somewhere. That's why she was all cocked to the side. I figured she would be more patient for mama's picture taking that way! :)It does look like there is no room to slide the chest bar up in the picture, but it was just the angle, there is plenty of room. :) The strap covers are the ones I bought for her right before she came made out of fleece, I just cheated and covered them because I hate sewing on velcro! :) Thanks for the concerns sweet friends!
xo,
Sam
Karin Marie :]
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I need to get my fears of making a mess of it under control and make one too!
Good job!
Patty