Helpful Information: Looking for replacement parts and toys?Find products Looking for Graco retailers in your area? And then turned it into a (Click here for more info on my labels.) Altering your car seat may void your car seat’s warranty.  Make It and Love It is not responsible for any decisions made regarding your own car seat or fabrics chosen.  I do, however, show how to use the exact same batting from the original seat and keep the same shape and dimensions, but just change out the top layer of fabric.  But the thickness of the fabric is the same…not changing the thickness of the cover at all.  However, in the event of an accident, your car seat may or may not be replaced with a brand new one.  So consider the risk of having to pay for a new one, if your seat was damaged in a way that your seat’s company would have been willing to replace it for free.  (I have heard of companies replacing the seat even though new covers were used, and other scenarios where they would not replace the seat. 

So keep that in mind.) Also, flame resistant fabrics can be used in event of fire, so choose fabrics accordingly.  (Consider using a spray such as this to treat your fabric, to make your fabric flame resistant.  But do some research to find a product suitable for you.) First of all, I purchased the yellow fabric at HB Fabrics here.  (Alexander Henry Amelie in Yellow, Matisse Collection)  And I bought the gray fabric here.  (Ty Pennington, Lace Taupe)  I actually purchased the thicker Decor Fabric in the grey because I knew I’d be using some of it for the canopy, and wanted it thicker.  It has a nice sateen finish and is very soft.  But the Ty Pennington collection also comes in the regular weight cotton. I purchased 2 yards of the yellow and 1 yard of the gray.  But the amount of fabric you’ll need depends on how much fabric you need for your canopy, how much of the old canopy/car seat fabrics you use, how much of each color you use on the car seat, etc. . . . . . . . . . . .

Then I used the original bias tape (because, again, the color was perfect) and attached it to the car seat, all the way around the raw edges.  You can either buy some or make some of your own if you don’t use the original stuff.  (Need help making bias tape?  ……….then sewed the tubes right to the center section of the canopy (just like it was done on the original canopy), with the raw edges matched up with the outer raw edges of the center canopy strip. Then use the original bias tape like I did, purchase some, or make your own (click here for help) and encase each raw seam where each canopy section was sewn together. I took apart each shoulder cover and cut out new fabric pieces……just like above.  (If you’re wanting to create your own shoulder covers from scratch, click here for tutorial.) Then, I made my own bias tape (click here for help) and attached it to the raw edges of each shoulder cover.  And lastly, I attached the velcro to each strap……just like the original ones.

on that hard working back of yours, because you just created your own custom car seat cover and canopy. Ships from and sold by Alexander Enterprises North in easy-to-open packaging. 6 open box & new fromIndoor Herb Garden Vertical There is a newer version of this item:Couch Covers Three Cushions Graco Nautilus 65 LX 3-in-1 Harness Booster, MatrixBest Fabric For Pinch Pleat Drapes Brica Seat Guardian Car Seat Protector FREE Shipping on orders over $49. Buy "Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat, Matrix” from Amazon Warehouse Deals and save 10% off the $189.99 list price. Product Dimensions22 x 20 x 29 inches Minimum weight recommendation20 Pounds Maximum weight recommendation100 Pounds Minimum height recommendation27 inches

Maximum height recommendation57 inches Care instructionsMachine washable pad Seat weight without base19.5 Pounds Seat base/foot width20 inches Forward-facing minimum child weight20 Pounds Forward-facing maximum child weight100 Pounds For warranty information about this product, please click here #4,877 in Baby (See top 100) in Baby > Car Seats > Car Seats > Convertible Shipping Weight23 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Shipping Advisory:This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat At the heart of it all, Nautilus is designed to help keep your growing child safe. This seat is steel reinforced for strength and durability, has been engineered and crash tested to meet or exceed standards, including: Graco’s top-rated Nautilus three-in-one convertible car seat helps keep your child secure in a 5-point harness, from 20-65 pound and from 27 inch – 52 inch. When your child is ready, the forward-facing car seat converts to a belt-positioning booster from 30-100 pound and 38 inch – 57 inch, then to a backless booster seat from 40-100 pound and 40 inch – 57 inch.

It’s just like having three car seats, in one. On the Nautilus, the 5-point harness is extended, in order to fit children up to 65 pound, keeping them harnessed even longer. This is in keeping with the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendations (they are one of the respected sources when it comes to child safety), which state that, when forward-facing, children should use a 5-point harness for as long as possible—until they reach the maximum height or weight limit for their seat. When it comes to attaining a proper fit in your car seat (essential to protecting your child best), it’s important that the headrest and head support are in the right position. The Nautilus features a one-hand height adjustable head rest—a feature experienced moms love. Just Right for Your Independent Child The open loops at the top of the seat easily position your vehicle’s seatbelt, which makes it easier for your independent little (or big) one to self-buckle. Wide, padded armrests are extra-comfy for your child as he / she grows, and this seat has three different recline positions, so it’s simple to get the correct angle for proper installation and optimal comfort.

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