Making Stuff: Portable Fabric High Chair

by This is Carrie on October 29, 2009

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).
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The Facks of Life October 29, 2009 at 10:41 pm

Why oh why are you so damn amazing! I love/hate you and your talent. 🙂

Zinone October 29, 2009 at 10:44 pm

This is soooo cool. I can't wait to use it!

Jen October 30, 2009 at 12:19 am

wow…that is perfect for trips and outings!

Alena Jo October 30, 2009 at 12:35 am

That's brilliant! Can you share the measurements with us? 🙂

Tanya October 30, 2009 at 12:56 am

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.

jessica blood October 30, 2009 at 1:10 am

PLeas PLease post the measurments for this I love it.

simplymodernmom.com October 30, 2009 at 1:11 am

Very cool idea. Would love to learn how to make one.

Casey October 30, 2009 at 1:12 am

I hope you post how you did this, I really need one of these!

Stephanie and Carlos October 30, 2009 at 2:03 am

Brilliant… You might have to show us how you made it though… hehe

xo Steph

mandiegirl October 30, 2009 at 2:20 am

Such a great idea! 🙂

MrsNehemiah October 30, 2009 at 2:24 am

Love This!
can we get a tutorial?
Mrs Nehemiah

Amy Eagleston October 30, 2009 at 2:57 am

This is great. Will you create a tutorial? I'd buy it!

Jill October 30, 2009 at 3:11 am

what an awesome idea – and so simple! I'm going to make one asap.

carey October 30, 2009 at 3:18 am

wow! that is SO cool! i need one of those for my little one. you're amazing!

Crazy Livin' October 30, 2009 at 3:31 am

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

Reese Dixon October 30, 2009 at 3:33 am

Oh Brilliant! My little guy still needs some help sitting up. This would be a lifesaver!

Twincerely,Olga October 30, 2009 at 4:26 am

man that is so cool! I need two! Really!!

Adam Tait October 30, 2009 at 4:31 am

brilliant
-Beth

mommymae October 30, 2009 at 4:32 am

i would love to make one of these!!

Marissa October 30, 2009 at 4:56 am

I want to make one! Are you going to share the measurements? 😉

soybeanlover October 30, 2009 at 11:04 am

Please oh please teach us! I would love one of those when we travel

This is Carrie October 30, 2009 at 4:01 pm

Ali,

E-mail me at carrie(at)thisismejournl(dot)com so we can chat.

BJHBHBB October 30, 2009 at 5:56 pm

Do post a tutorial! It looks awesome!!

Angel711 October 30, 2009 at 8:24 pm

I second everyone else – tutorial please!

TracyKM October 30, 2009 at 11:56 pm

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.

Chloe October 30, 2009 at 11:57 pm

This is one of your best yet. Tutorial PLEASE. Please!!!!!

Hugh & Hollie Carson November 1, 2009 at 7:17 pm

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

Hugh & Hollie Carson November 1, 2009 at 7:17 pm

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

Hugh & Hollie Carson November 1, 2009 at 7:17 pm

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

Hugh & Hollie Carson November 1, 2009 at 7:17 pm

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

Jenn November 2, 2009 at 12:14 am

Just another request for a pattern/tutorial..pleeease? I love this!

HHRose November 2, 2009 at 1:28 am

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.

CarolineW November 3, 2009 at 2:00 pm

Hi, just wanted to add my voice to those asking for the pattern and tutorial. 🙂

Kristin Sellars November 3, 2009 at 6:13 pm

Love this! Share the measurements!

The Clarks November 3, 2009 at 6:30 pm

We desperately need a tutorial. Please Please Please.

Ramona Burke November 10, 2009 at 10:29 pm

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!

This is Carrie November 10, 2009 at 11:03 pm

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!

kspinning November 10, 2009 at 11:20 pm

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…

Montay November 12, 2009 at 5:11 am

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 !!!!

Terry November 12, 2009 at 4:58 pm

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

This is Carrie November 18, 2009 at 7:38 pm

The tutorial is complete!

Here it is:

Fabric Travel High Chair

Rebecca Reply:

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

This is Carrie
Twitter: thisiscarrie
Reply:

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

Sewing-Chick December 7, 2009 at 10:55 pm

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!

Tina "The Book Lady" August 26, 2010 at 8:07 pm

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

This is Carrie
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.

Tea Rose Home August 27, 2010 at 4:32 pm

Oh my gosh! I wish I had this when my kids were little! Your work is so nice!

Deb July 4, 2011 at 3:51 am

Just wanting this tutorial but whrrl has shut down! Are you able to repost somewhere else?

thanks!

This is Carrie
Twitter: thisiscarrie
Reply:

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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