How to Make a Shopping Cart Cover for Babies and Toddlers
My tutorial doesn't require you to buy any pattern and just about anyone can make one. There are definitely a ton of other ways to make these including using cotton fabrics, batting, bias tape binding, etc. I tried to keep it simple with the use of fleece especially for beginners because you don't even have to sew around the cut edges (like I do in the video) because fleece doesn't fray. There are also different ways of adding the elastic, etc. So, this is just one version to make the shopping cart cover.
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Excellent Vanessa! I want to find an elephant print fabric to make two of these, thanks so much for the tutorial!
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ReplyDeleteWonderful project! Your son is sooo BEAUTIFUL!!! I love babies!! lol! Thank you once again for being super AWESOME and giving me an others inspiration to be creative.
ReplyDeleteVanessa, you always wanted to help children! Well, Some how some way you are doing a great job to help keep them healthy! GREAT JOB MOMMY!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the new music in your tutorials. I know it might seem unusual to comment on the music, but I always turned down the other music. I LOVE the idea of the shopping cart cover. What do I need to do to get your permission to teach this class at my church? There are a LOT of young mothers with babies. I want to show your tutorial to the ladies, then I would teach the class. Are there any forms or anything that I need? Of course, you will get all the credit for the ideas, and I have referred several of my friends to your site already. I LOVE how you teach as you make beginners feel confident in their emerging skills and yet, someone who is more advanced, learns stuff too. You are amazing. Makes me want to be excited for Mondays to see what new stuff is being showcased.
ReplyDeleteI love your tutorial on this shopping cart cover and what a handsome model you had to help you and I love his hair!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for posting this tutorial! I am a beginner and really wanted to make two of these for baby gifts. You are a great teacher and perhaps I can see one of your videos where you add the bias tape to the item! Also,your little assistant is ADORABLE!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWonderful project and tutorial! I see one of these in my niece's future for her soon to be here baby. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI made this cover following your instructions and just want to say THANK YOUSO MUCH FOR SUCH A EASY AND WONDERFUL TUTORIAL.
ReplyDeleteMy son loves it and I get a lot of compliments when we go shopping!!
Thank you again!
Never heard of these before until my daughter had her baby and then I started to see them every where they are great I wish we had them for our kids.
ReplyDeleteThis was my first visit, and you are a really neat lady, and loved the video, I don't have young children, nor do I have any grandkids..yet! But I think I can come up with a baby or two to make these for, Thanks for the awesome next project for me !!!
ReplyDeleteVanessa this is also my first time to visit your site, you move at a pace that is easy to follow.
ReplyDeleteWe are doing some time overseas and I don't have my sewing machine with me and I just love to sew, this has given me a reason to go out and buy one here!
My 4 children are now young adults and I don't have any grandbabies yet ~ but this is the perfect opportunity to make something ahead of time!! What a great gift they will be :) I look forward to following your Monday tutorials. Keep up the great work. I am going to recommend your site to my friends. Thanks again!
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Thanks for your wonderful video tutorial :) I don't have any kids but I can definitely see myself making these for friends :D
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Thanks so much for this tutorial, I found it on youtube and my girlfriend sent me the blog link :) We just adopted a 3 year old from Ukraine and he mouths the carts (ewwww) so I needed this!! THANK YOU!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your tutorial. My sister is having her first child and made a special request for this grocery cart cover. I never heard of this and searched the internet and found your site. It was easy with you showing me the way. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you all could put my tutorial to good use!! Congrats on the new kiddo, one_plustwins!
ReplyDeletethank you so much! you explained it so easily :)
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial! I baby sit my granddaughter. Although my daughter recieved a grocery cart cover for her baby shower. In a short time I will need one to take my granddaughter to the store with me. I also made one for a friend who baby sits her granddaughter. Your tutorial saved me some money. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed my tutorial and that I was able to help save you some money. Thanks, Karen!
Deletethis is the BEST and EASIEST tutorial! Thank you so much! You are a wonderful teacher! I would like to add pockets on both sides of the inside of the cover for a drink and toys- should I sew those on before adding the elastic or can I wait and attach after? Thank you again!
DeleteAnna: Thanks! You can add them either way. If you do it before the elastic make sure its far away enough that it won't interfere with the elastic. Have fun! :o)
DeleteGreat! I am going to try adding them afterwards so I can make sure they are in exactly the right spot. I did fabric with thick batting which was nice bc I had the material on hand but it is a little bulky for the machine- hope I dont have to hand sew the bias for the leg holes :)
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That little ones is precious.Its really very creative..
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I am just learning to sew. I have 3 girls 7,5,4. I have a nephew on th way and a good friend is having twin girls. I am a working Mom but love my new hobby sewing!! You make such beautiful and easy to follow patterns, projects you make me feel like I am a pro already. You are a great teacher and thank you, thank you so much for all you do!!
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So glad to hear it! Thanks for your post... and keep on sewing! :o)
DeleteHow much more fabric would i need to make it a 2 seater cart cover?
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure since Ive never made it a two seater.
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I found that it's easier to turn the cover inside out, zigzag around where your openings will be, then cut the openings. that way all your layers stay together. Love your idea of making it with fleece and no batting, much quicker.
ReplyDeleteHmm, I think the 2 seater is 45x45, and you just add leg holes on either side of the 1st set. each about 2" apart
ReplyDeleteThankyou so much for your tutorial on trolley covers. I'm in the process of doing mine and have to keep coming back to your vidio - you are a dammed genious. Best regards Julie B
ReplyDeleteI bought the simplicity 2109 shopping cart cover and it was not easy btw. I found your website, went and purchased some different material and followed your directions. YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're awesome! I love all your tutorials! BTW, you son is so cute!
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ReplyDeleteJust trying to give the first lessons on the sewing machine to my daughter in law here in Cairns (Oz) I run out of time due to the fact I have to return to Holland. BUT THANKS for your excellent lessons for beginners. There is no better teacher than you. We enjoy your examples and your lovely son !!!!
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I made the shopping cart cover and it fit perfectly. My daughter who does not sew suggest putting some taggies for attaching small toys and then they would not get lost. It is a wonderful idea and your video made is so easy. Once again great idea. I will be making at least one more in the the near furture.
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ReplyDeleteShopping has always been part of anyone's life - be it the highly addictive kind, or the usual need for purchasing essentials. It is an activity that encourages everyone to indulge and heed their urges. With the many things we need and want, something that would ease the shopping activity will be a very great help.
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Will this cover fit Costco's shopping cart?
ReplyDeleteThis is a great gift! I Love giving shopping cart covers as gifts and always wanted to try and make it.
ReplyDeleteHi, I cannot get into the video to see how the cart cover is made. Do you have an online pattern I can follow. This is a great gift!!
ReplyDeleteI love your style of explaining things. I love how you eye ball a little bit, and just make it work. That's how I do things too, so your tutorial is very easy to follow. My mom made me a cover from a pattern, but it didn't have the belt loop holes. I will use your measurements and technique to add some before I use it for my wiggly 10 month old.
ReplyDeleteI love this!! Thank you :) This is just what I want to make for my 8 month old.
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