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We are finally enjoying some warmer days here in Pennsylvania and nothing is more exciting and relaxing than having the kids play outside. Both of my babies are too little to be left alone, so it forces me to get some good ole’ vitamin D as well. In preparation of the summer season coming and anticipation of walks in the park, I decided to make a fun stroller cell phone carrier. I have a bigger stroller that has the basket at the bottom and drink and key compartment at the top but let’s face it…sometimes we would rather grab a small umbrella stroller instead of the big stroller. I made this carrier to hold my cell phone and a few cards/cash if needed.
Materials:
Fabric
Curtain Grommets
Cut out 2 rectangular pieces that measure 5 1/2 in. x 13 1/2 in out of fabric and one out of batting. ( One piece of fabric will be for the front and the other piece will be the back piece)
Cut another piece “on the fold” of the fabric that measures 5 1/2 in. x 5 1/2 in. Top stitch the folded end and lay on top of your top piece
Lay your back piece on top of your front piece right sides ( pretty sides) together. Lay your batting on top. Sew around all 4 edges making sure to leave a 3 inch hole for turning.
Turn right side out, press with a hot iron and top stitch all four sides. Follow the instructions on the box of your grommets for steps to finish the project. Some grommets come with different instructions. I bought ones that clicked in to each other. My grommet box came with a small circle template that I used to trace a circle. I then cut out the circle and placed the grommets in the hole and clicked together.
Lisa says
It’s cute, but I wish the photo showed how you get it on the stroller! Maybe with an umbrella stroller, you can slip it over the handles, but with other strollers I’m not sure I see how this would work.
Naomi Blankenship says
I made a button hole on mine and a bit of a longer top and button it onto it I’ve also made other uses of these to hold many different things
Joanna K. says
I don’t have little ones. I saw this and thought it would be perfect for my rollator! You might change the title to say for stroller/walker. That would draw in the older crowd (I’m only 32, but I’m disabled. I guess I should just say “mobility challenged”. Haha. Thanks for this pattern.
Megan says
What a great idea!
JoAnn says
How do you get the grommet onto the stroller handle? Do you have to disassemble the stroller? Super cute idea!
Debbie B says
I really love this idea and would have loved it when my kids were tiny (they are older teens now). Thankfully I am blessed with knowing many people who have little ones. I am definately going to be making these up.
Jenn K. says
thajk you for the tutorial, it wilsl def be making this for myself when the time comes. I could also see this being done for bottles either for parents for for lil one would just change up the measurements some
karyn says
Thanks for the great article
Lorraine Pierce says
Hi there!
I found your idea on pinterest. I was looking for a cell phone case idea to clip to my jeans, so I dont have my phone in my pocket!
All I need is one of those large clips and this would do great! I’m going to make me one and make my daughter one for her stroller.
Katie says
I’m glad to hear it may help you out! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Kaholly says
Super idea. I’ almost finished with one and am miffed because yours doesn’t look as long as mine. I used your measurements.
elise says
I used that houndstooth for a baby blanket I made for a friend very recently. I can make a matching cell phone holder, lol. Love this idea.
Heather says
I love that fabric!!! Searching where to buy some of it! 🙂
stefania says
Where did you get the grommet?
stefania says
Where did you get grommet ?
Robyn S. says
I love it! So cute and simple. These would make great gifts.
Diana Rambles says
Fantastic!
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Anne says
This is a great idea!! I never had a big stroller with my daughter. We used a smaller umbrella stroller for everything. The one thing it lacked was a place to hold my phone. I’ve linked to your tutorial on Craft Gossip:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-stroller-cell-phone-carrier/2014/04/11/
–Anne
Katie says
Thanks for stopping by Anne! Sometimes the smaller strollers are just easier! 🙂 Thanks for featuring me!