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Winter came. Children switch from bicycles and strollers to sleds. To make them feel warm and cozy, I suggest sewing this original and warm sled seat with your own hands.
For this we need:
How to sew a sled seat with your own hands, sewing master class
First, we take measurements from the sled and draw a pattern using these dimensions.
The lower part of the seat can be cut out of raincoat fabric - it will be more practical.
We cut the seat parts from fleece and padding polyester at the same time.
We collect and connect the fabric and filling. It is necessary to secure the padding polyester to the fleece - this will make the stitching process easier. I recommend using padding polyester in three folds for the seat, and two folds for the backrest.
The seat back is first sewn along the outer edge and turned inside out. A padding polyester cut to the shape of the back is inserted into the finished part.
We secure the padding polyester with stitches, as on the main part.
We stitch on the seat and back. It is more convenient to quilt the product according to the markings, which are applied with chalk and under a ruler. The appliqué on the back is done over the stitching. You can choose any shape and size.
Let's take a note. Now you need to connect the parts and sew them on a machine.
We insert regular Velcro (Velcro tape) into the seam so that its parts, wrapping around the metal parts of the sled, are fixed to each other.
We choose the following places for Velcro: behind the seat in the center and on the sides, at the highest point of the backrest in the center. If desired, you can sew a ribbon on the sides of the back.
Now we stitch the perimeter of the seat and sew in the back. The sled seat is ready. Now you can go on a winter walk with your baby!
Winter is coming... Sled cover 
DETAILED MK:
Irina Voskresenskaya and daughter Maria.
Moscow
Our sleds are exclusive, everyone looks around on the street. On a regular sled we put a mattress from a stroller-cradle (also sewn by my mother) and secure it so that it does not fidget. A strong U-shaped cardboard is placed on the back. On top is a layer of some soft material, I have thick batting. And all this is covered with a strip of durable fabric. The safety bar is from a cane stroller. For very cold weather, a fur envelope is included. 
And now in more detail
With the onset of winter, many mothers are in a hurry to put their children on a sled. After all, storming snowdrifts with a sled is much more convenient than with a stroller, and children also like it.
What should they be? first your baby's sled? 
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Light, low, durable and stable.
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It’s very easy to check stability - the lower the sled and the greater the distance between the runners, the more stable it is.
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The sled must have a back and a pusher handle so that the child is in front of the mother (like in a stroller). In this case, the baby is always in sight and his actions can be controlled.
Some sled models have a reversible handle - this is especially convenient in windy weather. You can hang a net or stroller bag on the handle, which is also very convenient.
Another advantage of a sled with a handle: with it you can overcome obstacles like a stroller - by lifting one edge.
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In order not to freeze the child's bottom, the sled must have a mattress.
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For very young children, seat belts will be needed, and a footrest or raised seat will also help to make the child more comfortable.
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It is better to choose a sled in which the boards on the seat are located across, rather than lengthwise: in this case, the mattress will be less likely to bunch up.
Most sleds, unfortunately, do not have seat belts, and a mattress is not always included. You can make all this yourself without much difficulty.
MATTRESS
- The simplest mattress is an ordinary baby blanket, folded several times. It must be secured to the sled in several places.
- Another simple option is to use a winter sleeping bag from the stroller on the sled. Owners of transformable strollers can adapt a stroller carrier onto a sled.
How to sew a mattress
The mattress consists of:
- internal part-base
- cover
- bag for legs
As a basis You can use thick foam rubber, a camping mat, foam, padding polyester, batting, etc. If the base material is hard, then two parts are cut out: according to the size of the seat and backrest. If the insert is made of soft material, then it makes sense to cut out one long part 
The cover is cut using the same pattern: two parts (top and bottom), taking into account the necessary allowances. Place the cover pieces right sides together and stitch, leaving one edge open. Turn the cover inside out, insert the base inside and sew up the edge.
For the cover, it is better to take thick fabric - calico, raincoat fabric, drape.
To secure the cover to the sled in key places (in the legs, on the fold and in the upper part of the back), sew ribbons. At the top of the cover, on the reverse side, you can sew a “pocket” strip, which will be placed on the back of the sled.
You can also sew a foot bag to the mattress.
You will need the same fabric as for the mattress cover, warm fabric or fur, two long zippers.
Two identical parts are cut out (the upper one is made of mattress fabric, the lower one is warm).
Length: slightly less than the length of the mattress, width: the width of the mattress plus 20 cm - to fit the legs loosely.
On each part, lay and stitch two folds (10 cm each) along the width, while the width of the lower edge of the parts becomes equal to the width of the mattress.
Place the pieces right sides together and stitch along the width only. Turn inside out and sew one part of the zipper into each side seam.
Align the lower edges of the mattress cover and the flap and sew them together. Sew the second parts of the zippers on the sides of the mattress.
The result is a warm bag for the legs, fastened with two zippers.
SAFETY BELT
- If you have a cane stroller with an attached safety bar, it is quite possible that this bar will also fit the sled. 
You can use a long waist belt as a seat belt: attach the belt to the back of the sled - and you can fasten your little one.
- You can make a belt based on the principle of insurance on a high chair.
To do this you will need a long thick braid and a lobster clasp. Measure the braid to the required length and sew both parts of the carabiner clasp to the edges. Fasten the braid to the back of the sled. In the middle of the sled seat, make a loop of braid; you will have to make a slot in the mattress.
The braid loop should be located between the legs of the baby sitting on the sled. When fastening the seat belt, one end of the long strap is threaded through the loop and the carabiner snaps into place. This provides additional insurance - the baby will not move forward.
SEAT for children's SLEDGE with VOLUMETRIC APPLICATION. Very warm and comfortable.
The carriages are POCKETS (you can put passengers in them, put a spatula, a newspaper).
Inside the cover, which is removable for washing, there is isolon (about the same as a sports mat, but a little softer and thicker). On the seat there are 2 layers of isolon, 1 cm each (the thickness is 2 cm), on the back, 1 layer each in front and behind the iron back.
I used Izolon because it does not rot over time or from dampness like foam rubber, does not cool in the cold like any other materials, and is wear-resistant.
The outer fabric is WASHABLE, fits even in a small basin (30-35 cm in diameter) or in the washing machine in the gentle wash mode and does not twist too much.
The soft back is put on top of the iron back of the sled and DOES NOT SLIP ANYWHERE, which makes life easier when walking. The seat is attached to the contact tape to the sled.
Sled seat
The seat is made of swamp and dark blue raincoat fabric, there is padding inside, and I sewed on a belt from an old bag to attach the seat to the sled.
sketch-pattern
Sled seat.
I spent two days sewing a seat for a sled, they gave us a sled as a gift in BD, but we couldn’t find a seat, so I went straight to a fabric store. I bought a raincoat fabric, took the pattern from the sled and started sewing. Since Alice is still small and doesn’t walk outside, we had to sew a cover on top. 
I bought one meter of each fabric and used it all back to back. The pink flowers were barely cut out, so they weren’t as impressive. The lower part, where it sits on thin foam rubber and + a layer of padding polyester, the machine could barely cope with the longitudinal seams and flowers. The top cover is simply padding polyester. Fastened with two buttons on the sides. I also put a layer of synthetic padding in the flowers for volume and trimmed them with a tight zigzag.
Difficulty: 1-2 And so my consumables:
The beloved child is put to bed, no one bothers him, the action plan has been brewing all day), after buying a sled. And so I begin what I have planned.
22:00 I cut the mattress to fit the seat. The length of the mattress should not exceed the length of the jacket.
22:02 I try the jacket on the sled, turning it upside down. It is important that the zipper has two pawls, because... it will open from the bottom of the jacket up. I mark the cutting line for the sleeves and cut off the excess. Don’t put them off too long; they will be used to make a wonderful pillow for greater convenience.
22:07 I insert the mattress into the jacket and distribute it along the center of the back of the jacket, securing it temporarily with pins.
22:10 I turn the trigger inside out, pin the holes from the cut off sleeves and neckline, and then use them. Pull out all the pins and count them, leaving only those that hold the mattress inside the cover.
22:18 Now I turn inside out not the jacket, but the cover. Trying it on on a sled.
I outline the places for the ties that will attach the cover to the sled and hold the inner mattress. I sew the ties right through, grabbing the mattress inside the cover. Five ties were enough for me, three holding the back and two at the legs. I'm removing all the pins!
Sleds are the most common type of winter children's transport, which is very popular with both children and adults. Nowadays there are various accessories for sleds in stores, for example, a sled mattress. Depending on the chosen material, it provides softness, windproofness and warmth, which is very important, because during this winter period parents want to protect their child from colds. You can sew such a mattress for a sled yourself.
To make such a mattress, we will need: fabric (I took raincoat fabric, I bought 110x150 cm of fabric, a little more than half was used), threads in the color of the fabric, padding polyester (or foam rubber) and Velcro for fasteners (you can do without it - with ties).
We cut out 4 pieces from the fabric: 2 pieces measuring 110x22 cm (for the sides of the mattress) and 2 pieces measuring 50x33 cm (for the mattress itself).
First, we take the smaller pieces, put both parts together and sew them from the wrong side on 3 sides, inserting ties in certain places (I sewed 2 in the front on both sides, but you can do one in the middle). We turn the product inside out, cut out a rectangle measuring 46x29 cm from padding polyester or foam rubber and insert it inside (if you use padding polyester, it’s better to take 2-3 layers).
We make the straps (ties) in the same way as shown in the photo.
Then we take 2 pieces 110x22 cm and also sew them on the wrong side, inserting 3 straps (ties) between the fabric. We cut out a piece measuring 107x19 cm from synthetic padding or foam rubber and also insert it inside the future sides of the mattress.
Then, we sew the mattress with the sides together, not forgetting to sew the straps in the right places (I sewed 2 more pairs of straps at the bottom back), and sew Velcro onto the straps. By the way, to prevent the padding polyester from rolling up inside, you need to sew it on top with fabric (you can see it in the last photos).
I got this mattress with sides for a sled. Straps 2 in front, 2 on sides and 3 in back (1 on top and 2 on bottom).
With the onset of winter, parents switch their babies to ones that the children adore. To make the child feel comfortable - warm and soft - it is necessary to cover the seat with a sled mattress. Of course, the simplest option is a baby blanket folded in several layers. But, baby, he doesn’t sit still quietly, so this covering will always move out. It is more convenient to purchase a special mattress for children's sleds.
Choosing a mattress for a sled
Blanket-envelope for sleds
A warm envelope will completely envelop and warm the baby, and in case of snowfall it will not let you get wet. This type of covering is made of soft faux fur, lined with waterproof fabric on top. The envelope blanket is great for little ones who have not yet learned to walk.
Mattress for sledding with blanket
The outer covering of the mattress is made of waterproof material. Special Velcro is provided for fastening, and the presence of a long zipper ensures that snow does not get under the mattress and also facilitates the process of placing the baby. This model is also more suitable for a small child, who can, if necessary, be easily rescued from hiding so that he can actively move during a walk. Often the product is equipped with reflective elements to ensure safety when moving.
Sled insert
The inserts fit standard sizes for both single and double sleds. The most popular are fur inserts in sleds, which allow the baby to feel especially comfortable. The outer side of the mattress insert is lined with waterproof fabric, so dirt can be easily removed with a damp cloth. Conveniently, the insert can be used both in a stroller and for a swing; When folded, it takes up very little space. The sled mattress with armrests is attached to the sled using Velcro or ties.
DIY sled mattress
Craftswomen can easily sew their own mattress for sleds.
For this you need water-repellent fabric, padding polyester, and Velcro for fasteners.
