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July 31, 2007
Pouch sling
Thanks to Jeannette's comments and advice, Jan Andrea's instructions for a pouch/tube sling, and the great advice about choosing fabrics at mamatoto, I made my first baby sling!
I found some $1.00 a yard, 100% cotton fabric to start with, so I wouldn't feel bad if I messed it up. There were some irregularities in the color, but it was a sturdy but breathable fabric.
It took me awhile to make it, I'm an indifferent seamstress at best. And I had trouble finding my hip under all the babies (haha), so I measured the wrap a little short. I don't think it would work well for a squirmy toddler. But it seems like it would be great for a cradle hold or for nursing, especially when the babies are wee.
I'd like to make another one, a bit longer, maybe in a coordinating print, so that Tim and I will each have one. Or maybe I'll even experiment with double-slinging them!
And now that I have the hang of it, slings seem like such a nice baby shower present!
| By Tim and Jo | 02:29 PM
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I love your demo photo. You are too cute! I returned home late last night. see you soon.
Posted by: austina at July 31, 2007 05:41 PM
wait!--are you pregnant?!
Posted by: Jesica at July 31, 2007 10:38 PM
what do you mean 'under all the babies' ?!
Posted by: Jesica at July 31, 2007 10:39 PM
That is so cute!!! And look, isn't that Baby Rachel?
Posted by: at August 24, 2007 08:03 PM
Haha, that must be you, Grace! I can't believe you remember baby Rachel!!!
Posted by: Jo at August 24, 2007 10:25 PM