DIY sling/carrier/pouch?

0BleSseD0 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-07-2008, 01:37 PM

Does anybody know how to make their own slings/carriers/pouches?

I saw a woman last week with a little bub and what looked like a sling she had made herself. It looked SO comfy and soft.

It was more of a wrap/pouch sort of sling.

Anybody know anything about it??

skn · #2 (**permalink**) 08-07-2008, 02:00 PM

I made my own mei tai and numerous ring slings. Ring slings are really cheap, easy and quick to make. I forget the measurements I use...I think it's about 2m long and 70cm wide (I prefer a narrower piece of material so bub doesn't lie or sit too deep). You can google the net (or maybe even on here) for instructions.

Making a mei tai is relatively easy, but takes time- took me about 5 hours, but so worth it! I don't have a link, but if you google 'scando mei tai' you should find instructions.

**sweetchili** · #3 (**permalink**) 08-07-2008, 03:04 PM

Yeah ditto to skn. I think a lot of mums here have made their own slings and carriers.
I made my own hug a bub style wrap.

here are some links that might help you.....

http://www.wearyourbaby.com/

http://www.justmommies.com/articles/...by-sling.shtml

Best fabric for sling?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAWAk4svsl8

emd · #4 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 12:42 PM

Another with DIY info: www.mamatoto.org

*kaos* · #5 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 01:14 PM

My absolute favourite website for sling making - so many styles and excellent instruction. I just made myself a ring sling using the instruction here on the weekend (actually, I made two, one for me, one for a friend)

http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/Baby/index.html

0BleSseD0 · #6 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 03:02 PM

I picked one I would really LOVE to make.

http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/Baby/FrankenKozy.htm

Can anyone help a sewing-machine illiterate me figure it out a little?
Or can I pay someone to make it for me?

*kaos* · #7 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 04:20 PM

That looks like a mei tai type carrier.... After looking at it, I think this one would be more supportive. It's the one skn was talking about:
http://christmasevetwins.blogspot.co...ke-scandi.html

I'm in the process of making one for friends. It's not too tricky (I say that now but I haven't finished it yet).

0BleSseD0 · #8 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 05:09 PM

It is very close to a Mei Tai. I have a Mei Tai though and don't like the shoulder straps.
I like the ones on that one.

The little hoody thing on that one is a great idea though!

emd · #9 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 11:37 PM

I've seen a home-made Frankenkozy, it looked pretty good. Although I don't know how easy it is, as the woman who made it was a very experienced sewer and her definition of easy might be different to mine...

0BleSseD0 · #10 (**permalink**) 17-07-2008, 02:55 PM

I am NOT a very good sewer but I gave it a go.
I found it was easier to look at the photo of the finished one and plot it out myself.

Worked out well!
I even took a photo of it today when I put it on quickly to try it out. Baylee loved it!

I did pull the straps across to go all the way over my shoulders instead of cutting across like it is in the photo, MUCH nicer.

I am super proud of myself!

Ignore the mess, I am re-organising..