Have you tried to make your own Car Seat Poncho? Get a $10 coupon! (2009-2010)

[CarSeatPoncho]

If you have tried to make a poncho for your child to wear in the car seat,
and you (or your child) were not happy with the results,

Post a picture here and receive a COUPON CODE FOR $10 OFF!

The Car Seat Poncho is final result of many "trial and error" ponchos!

I would try out one design on my son during the day, then re-work the design after he went to sleep at night. I was obsessed with finding the perfect solution! When I finally got it right, I went to professional tailors, patternmakers and seamstresses to make it beautiful.

Avoid the disappointment of wasted money and wasted time!

THE RULES:
To qualify, the post to this thread must include:

- Picture of homemade, home sewn, hand sewn or hand made poncho (with or without child)
- At least ONE of the following: a.) what was used to make the poncho, b.)how it was made, OR c.) how much time it took
- Why you or your child are not happy with the result
- Why you would rather have a Car Seat Poncho

Qualified participants will receive a PM from CarSeatPoncho with a coupon code for $10 off your purchase(s) from the Car Seat Poncho store. Offer applies to new purchases of regularly priced merchandise only. Unfortunately, coupons cannot be used on clearance merchandise. Orders may be placed online or via telephone. One coupon per household per lifetime. Purchaser is responsible for cost of shipping and handling. This offer is valid as of October 5, 2009 and does not EVER expire!

Feel free to PM with any questions! Thanks for reading!

[angelofjoy23]

I tried to make my own car seat poncho....but it was a disaster. I bought some fleece fabric from Walmart and tried to make it double-layered. Well I couldn't get my stupid needle to go through the fabric. It was a mess. It took me hours and hours and the result was...well....not what I expected! I couldn't figure out how to close the neck and the hood wasn't properly attached. Also, it hung on my son weird and I didn't even attempt to try a zipper! I knew I should have just bought one! So, now I want to buy a REAL Car Seat Poncho because I know the quality will be MUCH better than mine! I look forward to getting it!

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t213/angelofjoy1/CIMG7007-1.jpg

[angelofjoy23]

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t213/angelofjoy1/CIMG7007-1.jpg

I attempted to make my own car seat poncho and it was a huge disaster. I bought a bunch of fleece fabric and went to town. I thought I could make a lined poncho but there was so much fabric that my sewing machine needle wouldn't even go through it all. It took me hours to complete and it looked a mess. I didn't even attempt a zipper! I wasn't sure how to finish the neckline so it looks pretty bad..and the hood is falling off. Then when I put it on my son, it just hung really weird. I'd like to get a REAL Car Seat Poncho because I know it will be made much better!

[CarSeatPoncho]

Thanks Angela! Your coupon was sent to you via email yesterday.

Happy shopping and enjoy your beautiful new Car Seat Poncho!

:love:

[thepeach80]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/carseatqueen/dec07003.jpg

Here's Ilana in the one I made. We still use it, but it's not near as good as yours since mine doesn't have a hood. I made it w/ a hood and it ate my child's head so it had to come off, lol. Then I had to tighten up the hole for the head so it stayed on, it was quite the comical sewing day! :) It's just 2 layers of fleece I got sewed together in every which way. It's definitely NOT reversible either. It's a better option than a coat for small babies, but mine isn't so good b/c it has no hat and Olivia will not keep hats on right now!

[CarSeatPoncho]

Jennifer,
Thanks for posting your story! Your ten dollar coupon will be sent to you via PM tonight. And I promise, no head-swallowing hoods!

:smile:

[Shaunam]

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q71/tim_shauna/car%20seats/camo2.jpg

I made DD a few last year and this is the only one that turned out halfway decent. It was "okay" but it was only one layer and the hat was separate and no zipper (I can't do zippers). She outgrew it and I was going to make another this year, but I'm seriously reconsidering because I still have not perfected it and by the time I buy all the fabric....sheesh...

ETA: Just read through your list of things needed....umm...it was made of fleece and took about an hour...2 hours counting the hat. It wasn't warm enough. And I don't want to mess with it this year. ;)

[CarSeatPoncho]

Shauna,

I recognize that pink camouflage from.... somewhere, hmmmm ;)

Look for your $10 coupon in your Private Messages. 'Can't wait to see your baby in a Car Seat Poncho!

Thanks,
Donna

[Shaunam]

Cool. :cool: If I order one, should I get a med/lg? DD is 33" but doesn't walk so she wouldn't trip. But than again, trying to juggle extra fabric while dealing with a floppy kid may be annoying. Hmmm....but with a med/lg DS could wear it too (I rarely take both kids out at the same time).

What do you think? :D

[CarSeatPoncho]

Shauna,
I just PM'd you. Let me know if you need any more info.
Thanks,
Donna

[brimur7083]

I tried to make my own, but I really can't sew so I tried a no sew option, using fleece. It worked, it was fast & easy, but it's not the greatest. It's only one layer and has no hood or zipper. It's working fine for now, as the weather hasn't gotten too cold here yet, but I'm going to need something better for winter! Keeping my baby safe and warm is the most important thing! :thumbsup:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/brimur7083/poncho_072.jpg

[CarSeatPoncho]

Thanks for posting, brimur!

Your coupon code will be PM'd to you momentarily. I think you'll love the Car Seat Poncho, with its two cozy layers, hood AND especially the zipper. This way you won't have to put the front of the poncho over your daughter's face or bunch it up over her shoulder as you fasten the harness.

That's a really cute pattern, btw!

Regards,
Donna