How to Make a Car Seat Cover

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose 1 1/3 yards (1.21 m) of flannel or cotton fabric for the top layer of the car seat cover and another 1 1/3 yards (1.21 m) of the same

   If you have chosen a directional pattern for your top or backing fabric, be sure to cut the material accurately so that the pattern faces the correct direction once placed on the car seat. ,, This will not only give the car seat cover a more clean cut shape, but it also prevents the corners of the cover from touching the ground.
   
   Place the bowl near 1 corner to outline a curved shape, then move to the next corner.
   
   Trace all 4 corners. ,,,,, This will not only close the small opening you left, but also create a more finished appearance. , Cut 2 straps from the top fabric and 2 straps from the backing fabric, both at 4 inches x 9 1/2 inches (10.16 cm x
   24.13 cm).
   
   These will attach the car seat cover to the handle of the car seat itself. , Do the same with the second set of straps. ,, Finish the seam. ,,, These marks are where the straps will be sewn onto the body of the car seat cover. , To be positioned correctly, the straps should be about 19 inches (48.26 cm) from the top and bottom of the cover, 11 1/2 inches (29.21 cm) from either side, and maintain approximately 5 1/2 inches (13.97 cm) of space between the straps themselves. ,
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   Step 2: or different

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   Step 3: flannel or cotton fabric for the backing.

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   Step 4: Cut both the fabric for the top and the fabric for the backing so they are 35 inches wide x 42 inches long (81.28 cm wide x 106.68 cm long).

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   Step 5: Lay both materials face down and place a large bowl

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   Step 6: also face down

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   Step 7: on top of 1 of the corners.

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   Step 8: Trace the outline of the bowl onto both fabrics using a fabric marking pen or pencil.

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   Step 9: Place both the top fabric and the backing fabric together with both of the fabrics' front sides (the side of the fabric you want showing) facing each other.

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    Step 10: Sew a � inch (.635 cm) seam along the edges

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    Step 11: leaving a small opening without a seam in order to turn the fabrics around so that the front side of each fabric is showing.

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    Step 12: Clip 2 very small slices in each of the corners

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    Step 13: making sure to not clip the seam you have just sewn.

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    Step 14: Turn your fabrics right side out so that the front sides of both the top and backing fabrics are now showing.

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    Step 15: Stitch the entire outside edge of the car seat cover using a scant � inch (.635 cm) seam.

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    Step 16: Cut straps out of the fabric leftover from the initial 35 inches x 42 inches long (81.28 cm wide x 106.68 cm long) slice.

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    Step 17: Take 1 strap slice from the top fabric and 1 strap slice from the backing fabric and place them together

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    Step 18: front sides of fabric facing each other.

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    Step 19: Sew a � inch (.635 cm) seam along the edges of both straps

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    Step 20: leaving 1 end open to turn them right side out.

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    Step 21: Turn each strap right side out

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    Step 22: so the front sides of the fabrics are showing.

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    Step 23: Measure where the Velcro will be placed on the straps by folding 1 strap so the ends meet; mark where your Velcro will be placed and do the same for the second strap.

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    Step 24: Sew the Velcro onto each strap in the marked areas.

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    Step 25: Measure 4 � inches (10.8 cm) from each end of the straps and mark a line using the fabric marking pen or pencil.

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    Step 26: Pin the straps in place.

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    Step 27: Stitch the straps into place and then remove the pins.

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