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Cut fabric
With the 1 yard of fabric, cut a piece 30'' x 36'' for the cover and cut four pieces 3'' x 9'' for the tabs. With the 1 1/4 yards of fabric, cut a piece 30'' x 41''. Cut a piece of solid white fabric 30'' x 6'' for the botom band.
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Add Wonder Under®
Following manufacturer's directions, iron a 9'' x 12'' piece of Wonder Under® to the felt square. Trace the letters of a name backwards on the paper side of the Wonder Under®.
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Cut & iron letters
Cut out the letters. Center them on the white 30" x 6½" band and iron in place.
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Stitch piping
Stitch the piping to the top edge of the band, using a half or cording foot.
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Stitch cover
With right sides together stitch the cover to the band.
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Pin cover
With wrong sides pin the cover to the lining, having the raw edges even. Baste together.
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Cut & add Velcro®
Cut the Velcro® into two 2" pieces. Separate the Velcro® and stitch one side to one short edge of the tab and the opposite side of the Velcro® to the opposite side of the tab. Repeat with the second tab.
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Fold & stitch cover
Fold the cover in half from top to bottom so it measures 30" x 20½". Press along the fold line. Open out and stitch the two layers together in the crease of the fold line.
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Stitch tabs
With the right sides stitch two tab pieces together leaving a small opening in one side for turning. Turn and press. Stitch the opening closed. Topstitch close to the finished edges.
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Pin tabs
On the outside, pin the tabs to the cover, 8½" in from each side, centering them on the stitch line from step #7.
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Stitch tabs
Stitch each tab to the cover tab ¼" on each side of the center stitching.
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Round corners
To round the four corners of the cover. Fold the cover in half, find a rounded object like a lid or bowl. Place it on the corner and trace the shape. Cut along the line. Using the double fold binding, bind the outer edge of the car seat cover.