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Saturday, July 24, 2010

Tutorial: Potty Training Seat Saver

Reversible
This week's Scrappy Saturday project is a direct result of a need.  My 2 yr old started using the potty this past week and I needed a quick fix for any potential accidents that may happen while out and about.  I had flash-backs of pulling apart my car seat in the middle of a parking lot from my older daughter.  Since I really have no desire to repeat those incidents I headed down to my sewing room to construct a "Piddle Pad" to prevent such a catastrophe.

For this pad, I used cotton on the exterior and 2 layers of wool felt on the interior.  You can use either felt or fleece - both offer great absorbency power.

This tutorial offers two options.  The REVERSIBLE option, which requires a little fold and tuck to fit the chair and the FITTED option which makes the "tuck" permanent.  Of course, you could reverse this option, however you will see the seams if you do!
Fitted

You can download the instructions <<HERE>>

You can download the pattern <<HERE>>


Thanks for visiting, enjoy!
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18 comments:

  1. refabulousJuly 25, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    I found your site through this post on Craftster... seriously, this is fantastic. Actually, your blog is pretty fantastic! I'm loving all your tutorials. I'll share links on my fb, and I'm adding your button to my blog! :) Looking forward to more of your posts!

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  2. SewplicityJuly 25, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    Thanks a bunch ReFabulous! I'm loving your blog too! Please do share your seat protector when finished....I love to see finished projects!!!!

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  3. PaulaAugust 12, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. VanessaJanuary 7, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Awesome tutorial! I just made this, your directions and pattern were super clear and easy to follow. I used shower curtain material for the back piece to add an extra layer of protection. Thanks for the tutorial!

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  5. Johs BookkeepingFebruary 7, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    I just found this and cant wait to make it!!!

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  6. AnonymousApril 9, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    Can I use regular felt? Wool felt is a little thicker.

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    1. SewplicityApril 9, 2012 at 1:52 PM

      You can use anything you like. Felt or PUL both work well!

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    2. AnonymousApril 9, 2012 at 8:10 PM

      Thank you for your response. Just starting potty training my daughter.

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    3. AnonymousApril 11, 2012 at 10:24 PM

      Does the pattern need to be enlarged? The length of seat cover I just made is 15inches long. It looks small compared to your photo. Thanks

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    4. SewplicityApril 12, 2012 at 6:39 AM

      No, the pattern should be printed true to size. This is a small pad that only covers the seat of the chair - you don't want it to interfere with the straps!! If your chair is much larger, you can always add an inch around the entire perimeter of the pattern.

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    5. AnonymousApril 12, 2012 at 3:24 PM

      Just put the pad in the car seat the fit is perfect. It just looked small to me. Thanks for posting this very simple tutorial.

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    6. AnonymousAugust 11, 2012 at 10:48 PM

      I DO NOT sew, lol, but I Love this for the car seat. I'll be potty training my daughter shortly and was wondering if you sold these pre-made?

      Thank you

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  7. ReneeJune 26, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Thanks for the pattern and instructions! It was very easy, start (printing it) to finish was 45 minutes or less.

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  8. WendyOctober 26, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    I made one of these last night. I used flannel on the inside and PLU on the back. I was not thinking and sewed the wrong sides together like I was making a quilt so I used bias tape on the edges to finish it. I need to make another one for my husbands car seat next, maybe I can remember to sew right sides together this time. lol

    Hopefully we will only need it a few months anyway. My youngest is almost potty trained. I uploaded a pic on the flicker group. thanks for the pattern.

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    1. SewplicityOctober 26, 2012 at 1:50 PM

      Great job Wendy - you would never know there was an "oops"!

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  9. DaniFebruary 21, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    What a great idea! Thanks!

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  10. UnknownFebruary 28, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    What a fabulous idea - just found it on Pinterest and so glad I did!
    Going to make these for the seats to keep them dry after splish-splashing in the splash pads at the park! Saves having to get the kiddos changed in the public toilets. :o) Thank you so much for the tutorial!

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