Last year in quick need of an umbrella stroller I decided that this little number from Walmart was a decent (cheap) option (you know it was sort of a "best the worst" situation):
After awhile I started to hate this more and more and something had to be done. I got really close to trading it in last month at the Babies'R'Us trade-in/upgrade event for a discount on a new one, but my thriftier craftier side won out and I'm so pleased with the results!
I used a basic black and white stripe which I sewed into a chevron pattern and trimmed out with yellow grosgrain ribbon for a cheery pop of color:
It was a pretty simple project. For semi-step-by-step instructions click the "read more" button:
