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Can anyone suggest a fabric for this purpose?

lauren_1
lauren_1 Posts: 2,067 Forumite
I've been Money Tipped!
in Old style MoneySaving
I want to make 2 of these, one purple and one black.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O78_qhy2eQ0

But I am stuck on what fabric to use, I don't think lycra would be suitable.

Also 4 or 5 yards? OH is very tall but slimmer than me but i doubt he would wear it, normally i am a 8/10 but after i think more a 12/14.

I think they are amazing but £40 for a length of fabric :naughty:

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  • bexta
    bexta Posts: 753 Forumite
    Hello - congratulations!

    I think a thick jersey (t-shirt material) fabric is what the 'proper' ones are made of. There's a useful site
    http://www.make-baby-stuff.com/make-a-baby-sling.html

    which might be helpful for you.

    :heart2:Sophie May:heart2:
    2/07/2010







  • hilstep2000
    hilstep2000 Posts: 3,089 Forumite
    My mum used tocarry me and my children in a "Welsh shawl". She wrapped it around herself somehow, the baby sat on her hip and she had both hands free! I could never get the hang of it, but someone else may know, and it was only an ordi nary blanket.
    I Believe in saving money!!!:T
    A Bargain is only a bargain if you need it!



  • hilstep2000
    hilstep2000 Posts: 3,089 Forumite
    Just found this!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58APC1nA-Hk
    I Believe in saving money!!!:T
    A Bargain is only a bargain if you need it!



  • Seakay
    Seakay Posts: 4,269 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    http://www.theportablebaby.com/wrap.html

    Because it's an advert for an alternative, the above site gives a lot of detail about the type of fabrics used for various wraps
  • lauren_1
    lauren_1 Posts: 2,067 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    Thank you all very much, i was thinking either t-shirt or sweatshirt fabric but was not sure.

    Will certainly check out the links
  • Molly41
    Molly41 Posts: 4,919 Forumite
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    hilstep2000 wrote: »
    Just found this!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58APC1nA-Hk

    Thanks for that link - i really enjoyed watching that clip.
    I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
    Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
    I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over and through me. When it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
    When the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
  • strawberrybee
    strawberrybee Posts: 9 Forumite
    I made one a few months ago with thick jersey and its been brilliant
  • lauren_1
    lauren_1 Posts: 2,067 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    strawberrybee wrote: »
    I made one a few months ago with thick jersey and its been brilliant

    Hi, strawberrybee

    How much fabric did you use and what size are you if you dont mind me asking? also is there a specific width or just as the fabric comes?

    thanks.
  • slm6002
    slm6002 Posts: 4,451 Forumite
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    i too would be very interested in how to make one of these.
    Me, DD1 20, DS 17, DD2 14, Debt Free 04/18, Single Mum since 11/19
  • lauren_1
    lauren_1 Posts: 2,067 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    slm6002 wrote: »
    i too would be very interested in how to make one of these.

    They look so complex yet so simple all at the same time, i would feel more comfortable making a wrap sling than a ring sling.
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