On our family vacation a while back, our friends brought this cool fabric-high-chair-alternative-contraption for their son. It was clearly a well loved, handmade relic from the late 70′s, made from faded Sesame Street fabric (sans Elmo). After both 14 mo old babies used it the entire trip, I quickly took some measurements before sending it home with our friends.
In the Bag: My own interpretation of the cool-fabric-high-chair-traveling-alternative made from a thrifted floral ottoman cover from the 70′s (staying true to the original).UPDATE: CLICK HERE for full tutorial
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Why oh why are you so damn amazing! I love/hate you and your talent.
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This is soooo cool. I can't wait to use it!
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wow…that is perfect for trips and outings!
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That's brilliant! Can you share the measurements with us?
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Oh please share how you did this, I have been wanting to make something like this but have not found any good instructions. My version has been to use a large receiving blanket to tie my little man to the chair. It works ok but yours looks so much better.
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PLeas PLease post the measurments for this I love it.
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Very cool idea. Would love to learn how to make one.
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I hope you post how you did this, I really need one of these!
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Brilliant… You might have to show us how you made it though… hehe
xo Steph
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Such a great idea!
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Love This!
can we get a tutorial?
Mrs Nehemiah
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This is great. Will you create a tutorial? I'd buy it!
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what an awesome idea – and so simple! I'm going to make one asap.
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wow! that is SO cool! i need one of those for my little one. you're amazing!
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Hey carrie…I am in this huge craft Boutique next week and i wanted to display your book for people to order for Christmas??? Is that ok for one, and another thing where would I send them to get it? I was going to make little cards with your info on it?
Let me know
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Oh Brilliant! My little guy still needs some help sitting up. This would be a lifesaver!
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man that is so cool! I need two! Really!!
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brilliant
-Beth
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i would love to make one of these!!
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I want to make one! Are you going to share the measurements?
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Please oh please teach us! I would love one of those when we travel
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Ali,
E-mail me at carrie(at)thisismejournl(dot)com so we can chat.
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Do post a tutorial! It looks awesome!!
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I second everyone else – tutorial please!
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We had a similiar one for my little brother, but the front was a triangle shape…like the front of a diaper but it came around to tie behind the back. This would be great to make with PUL, shiny side out for the inside that folds over. For my kids, I just used my ring sling, straped around the chair, LOL.
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This is one of your best yet. Tutorial PLEASE. Please!!!!!
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Carrie,
I read your blog for inspiration and I'm truly in awe of your work. I was wondering if you are willing to send me a tutorial of the travel fabric seat. I mean, that's amazing!!
I hope to hear from you soon– Thanks
Hollie
A Carson Kind of Life
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Carrie,
I read your blog for inspiration and I'm truly in awe of your work. I was wondering if you are willing to send me a tutorial of the travel fabric seat. I mean, that's amazing!!
I hope to hear from you soon– Thanks
Hollie
A Carson Kind of Life
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Carrie,
I read your blog for inspiration and I'm truly in awe of your work. I was wondering if you are willing to send me a tutorial of the travel fabric seat. I mean, that's amazing!!
I hope to hear from you soon– Thanks
Hollie
A Carson Kind of Life
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Carrie,
I read your blog for inspiration and I'm truly in awe of your work. I was wondering if you are willing to send me a tutorial of the travel fabric seat. I mean, that's amazing!!
I hope to hear from you soon– Thanks
Hollie
A Carson Kind of Life
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Just another request for a pattern/tutorial..pleeease? I love this!
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Better (for me) than a tutorial, I would BUY one of these if you wanted to sell me one. Or on Esty, if you're still selling there.
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Hi, just wanted to add my voice to those asking for the pattern and tutorial.
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Love this! Share the measurements!
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We desperately need a tutorial. Please Please Please.
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Hey All, after having been inspired by this, and by Jill's copy, I made one of my own, and posted a tutorial on my blog, http://burkeshires.blogspot.com/2009/11/travel-high-chair-tutorial.html
hope it helps!
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Hey all,
I'm working on a tutorial (although it might be too late now). It will be posted next week during my "Week of Tutorials!" Stay tuned!
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Thanks Carrie! Good to hear as I just found your blog and this great post! I'm definitely making one for my 4 month old…
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Just found your blog and I am afraid to tell you I will be blog stalking you from now on oh my gosh you are so talented I love your fun cute and trendy ideas so dang cute !!!!
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Well who wouldn't want this item. SO HOW DO WE GET YOUR PATTERN…..tlf993@gmail.com I'm waiting
I have 2 grandchildren who can use it and 3 friends pregnant….I'd love to make this as a gift.
Thanks for the info
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The tutorial is complete!
Here it is:
Fabric Travel High Chair
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Rebecca Reply:
February 2nd, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Hi there. I tried linking to your tutorial for the fabric high chair, and it didn’t seem to work? Could you help me with this please? I’d love to make these.
Thanks.
Rebecca
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This is Carrie
Twitter: thisiscarrie
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February 2nd, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Hey Rebecca, thanks for letting me know about the broken link. I think I got it all fixed up. Here it is just for you: Fabric Travel High Chair Tutorial
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Wow, this is really neat. Sure beats what my mom did when we went to visit… she tied him to the dining room chairs with a sheet!
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Hi! I’m checkin’ this out and wondering if there are written out instructions on how to make this, or is it only the tutorial? I love this idea for a baby shower gift or maybe for my nephew.
How does it wash up – or can you use those plastic tablecloths (altho I’d think those would tear from sewing).
What do you think?
Tina “The Book Lady”
contact(dot)thebooklady(at)gmail(dot)com
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Twitter: thisiscarrie
August 26, 2010 at 8:22 pm
The only tutorial I have up now is the one linked to on Whrrl. It washes up perfectly. I think the same as you – the tablecloths would most likely tear when sewn – not very durable.
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Oh my gosh! I wish I had this when my kids were little! Your work is so nice!
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Just wanting this tutorial but whrrl has shut down! Are you able to repost somewhere else?
thanks!
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This is Carrie
Twitter: thisiscarrie
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July 5th, 2011 at 8:18 am
Sorry, I realized I never went back to fix the link in this post to the new photo tutorial once whrrl closed. You can find it here: http://thismamamakesstuff.com/tutorial-this-mamas-fab-travel-chair/
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