Tutorial - cosytoe, footmuff, bunting bag, pushchair bag

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BREAKING NEWS: The updated tutorial and pattern is now available in my UKQU shop. and in my PAYHIP shop.

To see my article on the launch of the updated pattern - please click here.

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Comments

Anonymous said…
These were GREAT instructions. I made mine in an afternoon and am looking forward to using it as we live overseas and walk everywhere.
30 December 2011 at 09:31
BossyOz said…
Thank you. Glad you liked the tutorial!!!
30 December 2011 at 21:30
Daisie said…
I am going to try and make this next weekend. I'm beyond excited. I had been trying to find a footmuff for this very stroller and they are only available in the UK. Thank you so much!
5 February 2012 at 19:15
BossyOz said…
Just take your time measuring before you start out. It is not very difficult, only straight seams. I can't believe how much they charge in-store for these!
Good luck!
Do link back to the post if you blog your work.
7 February 2012 at 21:46
Daisie said…
I won't be blogging about it but I did pin this onto pinterest! I'm doing all the measuring now so I can head to the fabric store. This is just great! If I put it on facebook, I will for sure show the link. I always like to give credit to the genius!
9 February 2012 at 21:46
BossyOz said…
In case you can't read the full tutorial (i.e. the "Read More" link doesn't work), then the link to the full version is at: http://www.bossyoz.com/2011/08/tutorial-cosytoe-footmuff-bunting-bag.html#more
17 March 2012 at 09:14
Pootle said…
This is great. Im going to give it a go but wondered could you tell me what weight of wadding you used for the padding. Thanks
15 July 2012 at 16:02
BossyOz said…
Pootle,
I used a duvet from IKEA instead of wadding, the cheapest one they had, 4 tog rating. Warm and cosy enough!
Good luck!
PS. Like your blog!
16 July 2012 at 12:25
helen said…
Hi im about to print these instructions and make one over the weekend! I have a tall toddler and was not willing to pay £50 or more so excited!!
5 October 2012 at 16:56
BossyOz said…
Helen,
Agree, the price in the shops are a real rip-off!! The bag is really simple to make once you have done all the measurements. Good luck!
6 October 2012 at 14:55
Anonymous said…
Hi I'm confused as there's no mention of the outer layer?? Any tips?
20 November 2012 at 15:34
Anonymous said…
Oh dear just read it properly! Sorry I see now
20 November 2012 at 15:37
Anonymous said…
Sorry I'm still not getting the two sacks part. Any chance you could add a diagram for that stage because the one shown is not clear about where you pin and sew
20 November 2012 at 17:12
Anonymous said…
i made one of these for my phil n ted smart pram as i couldnt buy one for it and the fabric i used is same fabric used on the seats in our t4 camper van.all co-ordinated lol!its amazing how many people ask where i got it from and when i tell them i made it.they are shocked.i do sewing all time.thanks again for info.xx
28 April 2013 at 15:41
Gillymayb said…
Hi what fabric would you recommend? I'm very interested in making one of these for my niece! They are so expensive to buy.
6 September 2013 at 11:58
BossyOz said…
@Gillymayb: I have used simple cotton - both light weight / quilting and home decor versions. There is definitely more bulk with the latter. I have also used soft PVC coated fabrics, to protect a bit better if it rains. Saying that, if you have a rain cover it is easier to just use normal cotton. You could aways treat it to be water resistant (e.g. with spray from outdoor shop).
9 September 2013 at 14:29
Gillymayb said…
That's great, thank you. Here in Ireland it rains a lot so the waterproof spray would definitely be needed :)
23 September 2013 at 09:26
Anonymous said…
After buying a personalised pushchair set and being very disappointed I am now going to try and make this wish me luck never sewn with a machine before lol!! X
3 October 2013 at 01:39
BossyOz said…
Anonymous, GOOD LUCK!!!!
Make sure you take your time measuring the pushchair, then the sewing isn't too complicated.
3 October 2013 at 21:24
BossyOz said…
BTW, if you like it even easier, use sew on velcro instead of the zip! Although, be aware that opening the velcro may wake up the baby / toddler....
3 October 2013 at 21:26
Anonymous said…
Could some1 upload a video in awful with instructions
14 October 2013 at 11:40
Anonymous said…
excellent tutorial. Im going to make it this weekend. Thanks so much
14 November 2013 at 05:19
Anonymous said…
Thanks so much for this tutorial! The sleeping bag I made works great and I am so happy not to have spent $100 when I had everything I needed lying around anyway.

I posted pictures of my finished product with a few details here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sternfamilypictures/11043539765/in/set-72157632873832456/

Thanks again!
25 November 2013 at 05:49
Unknown said…
Hi, this tutorial came up when I was looking for a patter to make a wheelchair cozy for my niece. I'm going to see if I can make her one this weekend, it may take a while I sew everything by hand
27 November 2013 at 17:11
BossyOz said…
sternfamily : Thanks for sharing pictures of your sleeping bag; it looks fantastic!! Good idea to skip the zip to make it even more snuggly.

Fay Carter : Good luck with making a wheelchair cozy! Good thinking; the principles should be the same and it is really straight forward. Good luck with the hand sewing!
29 November 2013 at 11:38
Anonymous said…
Thankyou soo much for an excellent tutorial. I searched for a sleeping bag for my pram for ages without success. Your instructions were simple and easy to follow even for a sewing novice. I have had many compliments about my pram cozy. Thanks!
1 June 2014 at 08:45
BossyOz said…
Thanks for the great feedback Anonymous!
5 June 2014 at 08:24
Jasmine said…
Thanks for the tutorial! We don't have the foot muffs here in Australia yet and it's just starting to get cold. Now I can make one for my bub, so thanks! Cheers, Jasmine :)
15 June 2014 at 03:52
Anonymous said…
Thanks for this great tutorial, just finished making one for my Phil and Teds, only took me 2 hours and used up some fabric i already had. :-)
15 September 2014 at 21:34
Anonymous said…
made something similar for my children years ago - now onto grandchildren & just found your instruction.
bought a lovely double fleece from charity shop for £5 - think enough material for single + double buggy!!
22 October 2014 at 13:29
Anonymous said…
What things are required to complete this bag? Material amount (roughly)? Zipper? Valcro? Etc...
25 October 2014 at 02:05
Anissa said…
We live in snowy Minnesota and are taking my son to cold/windy Chicago in a few weeks and this will be PERFECT to have so we can still go for walks in the winter! I'm going to try and make it this weekend. I think I'm going to try and use fleece instead of cotton, although I may decide on something more water resistant for the outside, and use fleece for the lining.

Thanks so much for the tutorial!
25 November 2014 at 18:24
Anissa (again) said…
I don't understand why the HEIGHT of Piece D is calculated using measurements (2) and (3) - which are width measurements. What am I missing?
25 November 2014 at 18:51
BossyOz said…
Anonymous, 25 October,
The image with the text "Supplies needed" states what you need. As all buggies/strollers are different, I have described how you make your own made to measure bag, hence no exact measurements.
25 November 2014 at 22:00
BossyOz said…
Anissa, looking at description again (after over three years!) I am with you, that seems wrong! Measurements (5)+(6)+(9) should be the height you are looking for.
I'll dig out the original image files and adjust the instructions when things have calmed down a bit around here.
I am surprised no one else has pointed this out before.
Thank you!!!
Good luck with making the bag!!
x
25 November 2014 at 22:07
Anonymous said…
What a super tutorial! Just what I was looking for — thank you :)
12 June 2015 at 07:34
Unknown said…
I'm gonna make one for my daughters doll stroller too!
9 October 2015 at 00:33
Anonymous said…
Thanks a lot, although I'm German and don't understand everything, with your tutorial I made it in one afternoon! Before I found it I never thought I can make one... Anna
19 October 2015 at 16:05
Unknown said…
So glad I came across these instructions. Got a special needs child. And he has grown out of the footbags you get for toddlers. Can't wait to get started on this project :) Thank you so much!!!!!
18 October 2016 at 19:38
Anonymous said…
What a fantastic tutorial. I have been looking to buy one with a soft cotton lining for my son. Unfortunately this seems impossible. There is very little choice and the prices are unreasonable to say the least. Then I came accross your page. It looks so easy to make. I can't wait to start. Thank you very much.
23 October 2016 at 13:31
K said…
What do you do with the seams? I'm so confused. Do you turn it in first? Or do you not see them at the end
8 February 2017 at 16:41
K said…
Never mind. I claim baby brain. Sorted now.
8 February 2017 at 23:25
Unknown said…
Hi, just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to post this tutorial, I was just looking for a liner for a buggy I use for my granddaughter when I found your post, I did make just the liner but used all your instructions for measuring etc, so thankyou very much from not so sunny Scotland!
9 August 2017 at 12:24
Anonymous said…
Hi! Will your tutorial for the footmuff be back up soon? Thanks!
25 May 2018 at 02:17
Alice said…
I'm also very interested in understanding whether the tutorial will come back soon - many Thanks!
10 June 2018 at 08:14
NIna of BossyOz said…
Alice and Anonymous,

I am pleased to say that the tutorial and pattern will be available on 18 June as part of a Baby Feature I am involved in over at UK Quilters United (ukqu.co.uk).

Thanks for your patience.
/ Nina
11 June 2018 at 14:55
BossyOz said…
I am pleased to be able to confirm that the updated pattern and tutorial is now available on www.ukqu.co.uk, direct link https://ukqu.co.uk/shop/patterns-4/footmuff-for-pushchair-pdf-downloadable-pattern-and-tutorial/
Thanks for your patience.
/ Nina of BossyOz
20 June 2018 at 12:13
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