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Posted: Aug 26 2009 at 11:00am | IP Logged Quote MommyD
Baby #4 is due in October. I've been trying to decide what type of baby carrier I want since we are going to be on-the-go with this baby much more then with my first three. I honestly can't decide between a HotSling or a Tie One On. I want both; I can't afford both. Has anyone here made their own? I've seen patterns for ring slings but I don't like ring slings. I'm a big planner and so (in my head) I've found beautiful fabric that I've used to make both carriers and a matching nursing cover . Has anyone made their own carrier? What type of fabric would you need for each one (knit, apholstry, quilt, etc.)? I'd love whatever details you can give!

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Posted: Aug 26 2009 at 11:59am | IP Logged Quote crusermom
I have made my own before - it was pretty easy. I made it in denim and lined it with flannel. I wanted one that the guys would use too. I know people make them in every type of durable fabric you can think of. The one I made was not a ring sling. I think the pattern was made by Birch Street - but I think you could save money and find an easy tutorial on the internet. Have fun!

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Posted: Aug 26 2009 at 12:49pm | IP Logged Quote MarieC
I haven't sewn any slings, but I often use a wrap that's no-sew and is used like the wrap you linked to. You'll need several yards (5-ish) of fabric...I like gauzy fabric...I match the selvedge edges and wrap. I always tell myself I'm going to hem the edges--but I don't My babies don't seem to care!

Congratulations on your little one.

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Posted: Aug 26 2009 at 2:25pm | IP Logged Quote violingirl
MarieC wrote:
I haven't sewn any slings, but I often use a wrap that's no-sew and is used like the wrap you linked to. You'll need several yards (5-ish) of fabric...I like gauzy fabric...I match the selvedge edges and wrap. I always tell myself I'm going to hem the edges--but I don't My babies don't seem to care!

Congratulations on your little one.


I do this too- I think I used 5 yards and I cut the fabric down so it's not quite as wide- I want to guess 32"? It's been 2 years since I made the last one, lol. I don't use carries that need the extra width (like back carries) so I trim it down. I serged the edges and used a lighter weight material- I think a crinkle cotton.

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violingirl wrote:

I do this too- I think I used 5 yards and I cut the fabric down so it's not quite as wide- I want to guess 32"? It's been 2 years since I made the last one, lol. I don't use carries that need the extra width (like back carries) so I trim it down. I serged the edges and used a lighter weight material- I think a crinkle cotton.


I did this with muslin, which was available at my fabric store in narrower widths than the usual 44/45, so I didn't even have to do that!

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