Here is how to make one of those cute carseat canopies to keep your little one protected from the weather and unwelcome germs. I love the front slit on this carseat canopy. Trust me, after having 3 babies the front slit is something that you want!
Putting it together:
Straps:
I absolutely love this tutorial!!! Thank you very much. I am almost finished with one for a friend and I know she will love it also.
Thank you so much Tammy! I bet she will love it.
Thanks so much for your tutorial. Our daughter is expecting twin daughters in February (so exciting) so now she is finding all this neat stuff for “g’ma” to sew! So many new and neat ideas since I was a new mom years ago. But this canopy was something she wanted to see if I could make. I looked and looked online (not knowing what a “carseat canopy” even was!! lol) But your instructions and pictures were great! She also wants me to put the girl’s names on them to personalize them. So now off for a fabric shopping trip. Thanks again so very much.
Betty that is so exciting; Twins, how fun!!! I’m so glad that my tutorial helped. Carseat canopies are definitely a must with babies!
thanks for this awesome tutorial! I love my cover! I posted my finished product on my blog and linked back to you!
http://thethomasempire.blogspot.com/2014/06/projects.html
You did a fantastic job! I love the colors!!!
Do you have an Etsy shop? I love your style of canopy and would love to purchase one from you! 🙂
Thanks Sincerely,
Veronica
Veronica, thank you for the wonderful compliment! I actually don’t have an etsy shop. I like to use quality fabric and supplies, so my price for a canopy is higher than other canopies found on etsy. I’m afraid if I made you a canopy it would be more than you might want to pay. Are you still interested?
How much do these roughly cost to make . Don’t suppose anyone makes these to order
I’m sooooo sorry I have not responded Julie! I have not seen this until today, for some reason my filter put your comment into spam. I would say it costs about $35 to make. Maybe a little more maybe a little less, depending on what fabric you use.
Hi Genevieve! Thanks for the great tutorial. You are such a pro-seamstress – I’m so impressed by your work. I gave your tutorial a try and made a car seat canopy. Couldn’t have done it without your guidance, thanks for lesson!
Thanks Dave Jay!
Thank you for taking the time to put a tutorial up. I’ve made 3 car seat covers :(one with a window) but I wanted to see how much fabric I needed to do a slit. I actually still would rather do snaps than ribbons (thought snaps make noise when they open). I bet you could follow this tutorial and use elastic loops around buttons instead of ribbons. 🙂
Your welcome Jessica! It makes my day when I get a comment like this. 😀 Yes, you could easily convert this tutorial to do elastic loops and buttons, instead of the ribbon. It’s a wonderful idea!
I used your instructions over a few I looked at. I used print and solids. I had to hand sew mine! I don’t have a sewing machine. But I am home bound so it helped me pass the time. My son fell in love with all I made. I made a canopy, head rest, 2 blankets and 6 burp cloths! (Maybe Santa will bring me a sewing machine!)
Hi Genevieve
Thank you so much for an awesome tutorial. I have one question. My front is a tad to long and now hangs on the ground, how can I fix this?
Lizel,
The only way I can think of how to fix that is to unpick the straps and move them forward slightly. This will re-align where the canopy sits on the carseat. After unpicking I would pin the straps slightly forward, on to the canopy, and try it on the carseat BEFORE SEWING to see if you moved them far enough forward. If it still touches the ground I would move them a little more and try it on again BEFORE SEWING. If it sits where you want it I would then sew the straps onto the canopy. Make sense? Thank you for the question!
A great tutorial and a wonderful car seat cover. Thanks so much for sharing it. You did a great job of explaining each step.
Hi Genevieve,
I’ve just finished doing a nice car seat canopy by following your tutorial. The explanations are very clear, everything went smoothly! I’ve changed the velcro by some snaps as I wanted it more sturdy. Thank you so much! I’ve uploded some pictures on my website to share the result (and I wrote the link to your site too!) : https://premieregrossesseblog.wordpress.com/2016/02/29/auvent-pour-siege-dauto/ ( sorry it is in french). Once again, thank you, it is a very fun project to do!
Amazing tutorial. So easy to follow all the steps. Thanks so much. Definitely think I can make his for my soon to be new baby girl granddaughter Morgan! Beautiful selection of fabric. Hope mine turns out so nice.
Thank you so much for the kind words Kim! I bet yours will turn out adorable. Congratulations on your soon-to-be new granddaughter!!!
What is the name of the polka dot material? Is the green owls a PUL product?
Carol – I’m actually not sure what the polka-dot fabric is called. It has been almost 4 years since I made this owl cover and I can’t remember what it was. I’m very sorry. The owl fabric is a PUL. I’m obsessed with all things owl and just couldn’t not buy this when I found it. I made this cover and several bibs with it. I wasn’t sure if I would like it on the carseat cover, but have ended up loving it when it rains. The water just runs off instead of soaking into the fabric. I hope this was at least a little helpful.
Thank you Genevieve for your great tutorial! I Hand so much fun sewing it and in a few month your canopy will be used by a friend of mine here in Germany. If I had seen this only four years earlier ?
Pearl,
Thank you so much! I’m so glad that you used it!!!
Thank you for the pattern and the tutorial! I made one for my son and one for my niece and love them! I am starting a home business and was wondering if you are okay with people selling things made from your patterns if a link to your website is provided. Thanks so much!
Of course! I’m just happy that you enjoy the pattern and tutorial!!!
Well I FINALLY figured out and it turned out BEAUTIFUL. I took a break and that’s all I needed to think clearly. THANK YOU for the wonderful pattern.
I just finished my first. It turned out cute. Made for it my daughter, who is due shortly. Wish I could leave a picture .
Patricia,
I’m so glad it turned out! I wish you could leave a picture as well.
Thank you for the tutorial. I just completed one for my new grandson. I used snap tape instead of ribbon for closure of the flap.
Sandy,
Your welcome! Snap tape is a fantastic idea!
Thank you for this awesome tutorial! I made one for my baby girl (expected June 28) and I love it so much. I made a couple of modifications, hopefully I can share pics soon.
You’re welcome! I would love to see pictures!