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. 🙂
This is soooo cool. I can't wait to use it!
wow…that is perfect for trips and outings!
That's brilliant! Can you share the measurements with us? 🙂
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.
PLeas PLease post the measurments for this I love it.
Very cool idea. Would love to learn how to make one.
I hope you post how you did this, I really need one of these!
Brilliant… You might have to show us how you made it though… hehe
xo Steph
Such a great idea! 🙂
Love This!
can we get a tutorial?
Mrs Nehemiah
This is great. Will you create a tutorial? I'd buy it!
what an awesome idea – and so simple! I'm going to make one asap.
wow! that is SO cool! i need one of those for my little one. you're amazing!
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
Oh Brilliant! My little guy still needs some help sitting up. This would be a lifesaver!
man that is so cool! I need two! Really!!
brilliant
-Beth
i would love to make one of these!!
I want to make one! Are you going to share the measurements? 😉
Please oh please teach us! I would love one of those when we travel
Ali,
E-mail me at carrie(at)thisismejournl(dot)com so we can chat.
Do post a tutorial! It looks awesome!!
I second everyone else – tutorial please!
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.
This is one of your best yet. Tutorial PLEASE. Please!!!!!
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
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
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
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
Just another request for a pattern/tutorial..pleeease? I love this!
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.
Hi, just wanted to add my voice to those asking for the pattern and tutorial. 🙂
Love this! Share the measurements!
We desperately need a tutorial. Please Please Please.
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!
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!
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…
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 !!!!
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
The tutorial is complete!
Here it is:
Fabric Travel High Chair
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
This is Carrie
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Reply:
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
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!
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”
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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.
Oh my gosh! I wish I had this when my kids were little! Your work is so nice!
Just wanting this tutorial but whrrl has shut down! Are you able to repost somewhere else?
thanks!
This is Carrie
Twitter: thisiscarrie
Reply:
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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