https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/carseat-strap-covers • Posted by Elisa C.
Car seat strap covers are fun and functional accessories for your baby's car seat. These covers are quick to sew and are easily removed for washing. They're the perfect gift for any baby!
Car seat strap covers are fun and functional accessories for your baby's car seat. These covers are quick to sew and are easily removed for washing. They're the perfect gift for any baby!
Download the pattern, print it, and cut out the pattern pieces. Then cut out your fabric and fuse the interfacing to it according to the manufacturer's directions. (note: if you're using a minky dot like I did you'll need to be very careful ironing it so you don't crush the dots - don't use very high heat)
For Bias Tape option: Place your fabric wrong sides together and begin wrapping the edges with bias tape. You'll want to sew close to the open edge of the bias tape all the way around leaving about a two inch length of bias tape at the end. Fold that over and sew it down (it should be folded to the inside of the strap cover.
Then add your Velcro to the ends and either sew it down or use no-sew Velcro. (I recommend sewing it down so it stays put when you wash it.) Then fold over and you're done!
For the Snap version: After fusing the interfacing to your fabric, mark the snap placement from the pattern and attach the snaps per the manufacturer's instructions. (make sure you attach the snaps so they are facing the right way) Once the snaps are attached, place your fabric right sides together and sew around them leaving a 2 inch gap. Trim the curves and turn the piece right side out. You can hand or machine sew the opening. Press and you're done!
In less than an hour you can make several pairs of these adorable and soft strap covers for your baby! They simply fit and fasten around the strap and can easily be removed and washed. Plus they're so cute! The fabric and color combinations you can use are endless. Enjoy!