Materials Needed:

1- 11inx19 1/2in Material (for the main hood) - you may need more depending on your carrier.

2 - 12 inch elastic (mine were 1/8 inch wide)

2 - Snaps

2 - Heavy Duty Snaps (I used Dritz 5/8inch)

Coordinating thread

Sewing Machine

Step 1:

Gather your supplies. I needed to measure out how much fabric I would need as well as keeping in mind the hem and elastic. If you are using my measurements provided then skip this step. Go to step 2.

Step 2:

After you have measured how much fabric you will need for the main hood piece I sewed the elastic casing on the two long sides of your main hood fabric. Depending on how wide your elastic is the best rule of thumb is to sew a casing that is 1/4 of an inch bigger than your elastic. To make the elastic casing fold your fabric over once and then again(to make a nice hem), pin and press to make sewing easier and the final product to look nice.

Make sure you secure the elastic on the ends like this:

Your hood should look like this now:

Step 4:

Making the straps. Take the 4 strap pieces fold right sides of fabric together and press flat. Then sew each piece closed but leaving the ends open.

Step 5:

Take one safety pin and pin it at the end of one of the straps at the end of one piece of the fabric. You will use this to turn your strap right side out. Shimmy the safety pin down the strap so you are able to turn the strap. Turn all 4 straps so the right sides are facing out.