Poncho Mania

It all started when my daughter shared a Pinterest pin,

 about a little girls poncho, that can be used with a car seat.

Cassie said she needed something for her daughter to wear while sitting in the car seat that would keep her warm during the winter months.

I had to check it out.

I was already frustrated with all the new rules about how children shouldn't wear coats in car seats.

I thought.....Thats just not right.
If your wearing a coat, why wouldn't you put your child in one? 

But my daughter says, No coats in car seats. Its not safe.

Things change so often, I can't keep up.

So, when she sent the pin for a poncho, I jumped on the chance to make something warm for my granddaughter to wear in her car seat.

This is the tutorial Cassie shared with me.

http://realitydaydream.com/fleece-lined-hooded-poncho-for-little-girls

What a wonderful idea!

I made my Granddaughter two ponchos. Following the instructions on the site.

One for spring, and one for winter.

The spring poncho, is anti-pill fleece and a floral print.

For the winter poncho I used Luxe fleece, from Joanns, bought at 50% off. I love a sale!

The Luxe fleece has a tighter weave which helps block wind.

Its nice and thick for warmth.

I added buttons at the neck on both of these.

Here is my grand daughter wearing it in her car seat.

And here is my little cutie keeping warm on a snowy day!

The woman who created the tutorial for these, did a fantastic job, and I had no problems following her directions. It makes my daughter, and I happy to keep this little girl warm in winter weather.

Here is the site I used for directions, 

http://realitydaydream.com/fleece-lined-hooded-poncho-for-little-girls

I loved how cute these turned out, so I decided my Grandson (Alex's little one) needed one too. 

However, I didn't really want a girly looking poncho. I had a hard time finding a tutorial for a boys poncho. So I decided to make my own poncho pattern.

Sadly, I have no tutorial for the one I made. 

I created it as I worked on it.

 I made it reversable.

With a pocket on both sides.

I also added a tie at the neck.

It turned out cuter than I expected.

I thought about adding a button under both arms.

But Alex said it wasn't needed.

He's a cutie too!!!

I forgot to get a picture of him wearing it in his car seat.

Its nice to know these babies can now be buckled into their car seats and still keep warm.

What a great idea, whoever thought of these ponchos. 

I will continue to make these for each of my grandbabies as needed.

And keeping them warm during northern weather is a must.

Happy sewing!!!