![]() It will look like this on the under side. So feel free to take some little ‘tucks’ along the way to stay on track. This part is tricky because you’re hemming a CIRCLE… not a straight line. Hem the outer circle under 2-3 inches or so. Then place your circular item over it, trace with a marker, and cut out your circle! ![]() I know that little saucer looks like a TINY hole that would be far too small for your little one, but it’s deceiving! When in doubt, use your child’s shirt hole as a template.įind the center of the circle and pin it so you don’t lose it. UPDATE: I’m getting lots of emails saying that you’ve cut the head-hole way too big for this car seat poncho for toddlers. ![]() It happened to be a plate from the girls’ play kitchen, but you could use a lid or a saucer (which I call a ‘dessert plate’… but Nick corrected me and says it’s a saucer). So I used one of Cypress’ shirts and found an item that was a similar-sized circle as the head hole of her shirt. I’m glad I ordered extra fabric, because my first go ’round, I cut the head hole the size I THOUGHT would be appropriate… and it was wayyyyyyy too big. I needed to cut a hole for the head, but I wanted to be really careful not to make it too big… because that can’t be fixed! You can always make a hole bigger later, but smaller? Not so much! Cut around the edges so you have two identical-sized circles. Lay out your solid color ‘linen’ fabric (after ironing if necessary), and lay the fleece circle on top. Open that sucker up and you’ve got a near-perfect circle! If it’s not a perfect circle, it’s ok. You could use anything though! You could even use two layers of fleece to make it warmer, and tie the ends like those ‘fleece knot blankets’ to make a no-sew version! Since my toddler wears a lot of bright colors, I wanted the majority of the carseat poncho to be a neutral color, and then accent that with a fun colorful fleece print as the border and hood! I decided to go with a solid neutral linen fabric in ‘Mushroom’, with a fun/colorful fleecefor the cozy liner and accent colors. Heck you could make one for yourself if you feel so inclined. You can easily adjust the dimensions slightly to fit a baby or bigger kid by measuring from their neck to wrist and modifying accordingly. This fleece car seat poncho tutorial will work for sizes 12m to 3T. Check them out HERE ! If you want to make your own with our simple tutorial, read on! But it’s been such a popular post, and SO MANY of you have made these for your littles over the years… I thought it would be worth re-posting!! PLUS, my girl Cypress was sooooo itty-bitty and not-yet-sassy!īefore you comment or email me to ask if I sell these, the answer is no… BUT! Since making this poncho 3 years ago, there are a ton available on Amazon now. Feel free to sew your poncho from a light weight, drapey fabric, a knit fabric, fleece, or a heavier weight wool.Howdy friends! I originally posted this Car Seat Poncho tutorial several years ago. And because a poncho is so simple, it'll be quick to make, giving the new sewer an immediate sense of satisfaction that comes from completing a project.Īnd another thing that's great about a poncho is it can be successfully sewn from a variety of fabrics. It's a garment that won't need fitting, and if you sew it from a knit fabric, you may not even need to hem the raw edges. Also, the unstructured look of a poncho tends to have a more “artsy” or eclectic feel to it, which can be great if that's your fashion style.Īnd because of its simple construction, a poncho can be a great first sewing project for a beginner. And it can be the perfect outer garment for between seasons, when you still need a jacket outdoors, yet it's not quite cold enough for a heavy coat. Plus, a poncho can be quick and easy to put on and take off. So why choose to wear a poncho instead of a traditional fitted coat or jacket? Because its unstructured shape and loose fit can feel more comfortable than a fitted coat or jacket, especially when wearing a bulky sweater.
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