UPDATED TUTORIAL ** Better pictures, better explanation! Click click :-)
In my last post I was trying to explain how I created the straight jacket so I was kind of inspired to make a loose tutorial for this project. A custom made Bugaboo Cameleon hood or sun canopy. Its not super detailed but maybe it will get you started. I also looked at my current canopy and formulated some instructions to make the process a little more seamless. It helped, but I still made mistakes.
Here are my mistakes. I didn't measure the inner piping properly so I ended up having to add a little extra.
I didn't check my sizing along the way because I was overly confident in my template :-/ Turns it seems that the front most piece wasn't traced out properly or something because it was pretty loose on both sides. I pinched it and chalked where it needed to be brought it. Unfortunately, it was completely finished so I had to use the seam ripper A LOT to undo the areas I needed to repair. Oh well, we live and we learn :-P
Here are my crude instructions I wrote out.
ALSO! Like the title of this post states. $1.45 including tax is what this custom canopy cost me! I paid for 2 bundles of fabric at goodwill and viola! Considering these things cost over $70.00 on the low end, I think learning how to sew is worth the savings. Give it a shot! If you are unwilling to, maybe we can work something out where you send me the fabric and I can make it for you for a reasonable cost. I would be happy to share my experience with you while you have a 1 of a kind custom canopy for your baby. :-D
Here is the finished product. I can't wait to make another one!
**check out my new hood and seat liner! I plan to do another picture posting on how to make the whole set. :-)
http://sewthriftymom.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-bugaboo-canopy-and-seat-liner-for.html?m=1 ***
