Another one to cross of my to-do list - car seat strap covers. Something very functional and needed since the dog decided to chew into one of the covers a long time ago. They're basically like making potholders - four potholders (you know, two for each kid). Here are a couple fun tutorials of similar strap covers here and here. (do keep in mind if you decide to make some, to make sure they don't interfere with the other fuctioning parts of your child's particular car seat)
And while were on the topic of strap covers, figured I might as well show a really quick one I made last year for our bike trailer. I just took long strips of fleece (about double the width of the strap plus about an inch seam allowance/wiggle room) and sewed them into tubes. Don't bother turning the tubes right side out, fleece doesn't fray. The best part is that you can adjust the strap length by just scrunching down the fleece.
happy biking!
I love your blog! You make very beautiful and useful things, I love the way you combine fabrics. I'm a fan of yours! excuse my english, regards from Barcelona!
ReplyDeleteOMG - these are on my list too! The ones in my head weren't as cute as these, but I might have to mentally revise them. My daughter has a Britax carseat too and the straps really dig into her neck... especially when adjusting the tension. And, believe it or not, I've had plans to make some strap covers for my Burley bike trailer as well, so I can get out there and ride with her... but first I need to find a 13-month-old sized helmet!
ReplyDeleteYour strap covers are just beautiful - I hope mine look half as good!
these are fantastic!!! great idea
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! We lost one of our seats covers ages ago! I love this.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea for the bike straps. Might make some for my youngest's bike seat. I've got a 2 seat trailer aswell but I don't / can't use it. My legs just can't cope with dragging children in it.
ReplyDeleteI love your strap covers! So cute!
ReplyDeleteI have the same jogging stroller! Now that it MAY finally be getting warm where I live, I need to make some of those fleece covers. I was noticing the straps are definitely rough on my 10 month old. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh, love these!!!! So cute! I need to make some of these....I need more time in the day :)
ReplyDeleteI just purchased a trailer and never even thought to make strap covers for it. Thats such a great idea...
ReplyDeleteToo much I wanna do...
They look super smart now. How boring they looked before! Gosh I do believe we should all have smart strap covers.
ReplyDeleteI think I need to whip up a couple of these for my granddaughter's wheelchair! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSadie has a pair of those that I made her and I loove them! It makes riding in the carseat just a tad more comfortable. (that's what I tell myself, at least. It looks more comfortable!) need to make another set for the baby car seat...thanks for giving me a push! And great tip on the fleece for covers on the bike trailer! I'll have to try that one!
ReplyDeleteVery useful and smart idea, thanks!
ReplyDeleteokay, those are really cute!
ReplyDeletethose are beautiful and soooo practical!
ReplyDeleteOhmygoodness! So much cuter than what comes on the car seat. I need to add this to my to-do list!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea, Anna!
ReplyDeleteBoth sets of strap covers are so cute!
Very good idea for the bike trailer.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the idea on the bike seat strap covers! We just started biking with our 11 month old and the straps seemed a bit uncomfortable. His current limit is 10 miles before he gets fussy. Maybe with those covers we can go for 20 :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration! I made some yesterday! Here is a link to my blog where I posted some pics:
ReplyDeletehttp://simplyjenna.blogspot.com/2010/04/car-seat-strap-cover-pillow.html
Just love your blog!!
I have been wanting to make some of these for my boys' seats! You've inspired me. Again.
ReplyDeletethis is great! i was looking for this @ the store for myself because i hate the way the seatbelt scratches my neck, especially now as the weather gets warmer. now i can make my "custom Made"!! thanks!
ReplyDeleteSo good idea. This is looking so comfortable.
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