Anyone make their own ring sling?

doremi29

My bff is having her shower this weekend for her first baby.  I bought her a stroller but was also thinking about getting her a ring sling.  I went to their website and saw that they have instructions for making your own.  If you made your own, did you buy the rings though a company like Ring Sling or did you find rings some place else.  Any recommendations for fabric that worked well?

PitaBread

Sling rings are for babywearing, most others are not.  You really don't want to chance it by using rings that aren't weight bearing!  

blondegirl22

Yes, I made mine and have made some for others.  Here is the website I used for my pattern: https://lifemoresimply.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-to-make-ring-sling.html

And yes, I use rings from ring slings.  I use the aluminum ones.  They do not scratch or chip, are safe for LO to chew on, and can hold weight. 

I used cotton for mine.  HTH!  

Still free to be me

I made a sling for DD1, before I really knew what I was doing.  I used some pretty shoddy, poor quality rings (because really, I didn't know any better!)  I was always a little uneasy about using it, but it worked well enough.  When she was about six months old, I got a better carrier.  However, I learned more and then completely re-made my first ring sling.  I used aluminum rings from ring slings.  I am so much more comfortable with this sling...It works better and I know that it is safe.

erniebufflo

I made my own using this tutorial, rings from Sling Rings, and 100% linen fabric that I got on sale for $3.99/yd at Hobby Lobby over Memorial Day. Definitely get good rings and good fabric. You want it to be sturdy. Linen is very breathable and beautiful.

tokenhoser

The only other rings that are safe and readily available are horse tack rings (like, for gear a horse would wear). And they are heavy, whereas Sling Rings are light.

My sling is 2 layers of cotton sewn together (butterflies on one side, plain on the other) with pockets on the bottom of the tail. The pockets are really handy - if you make one, add pockets. Mine just close with a bit of velcro. Great to throw a wallet and a diaper in.

doremi29

I love the pocket idea! Thanks ladies!  I don't think I'll have time to make it for the shower since I haven't ordered the rings yet, so maybe I'll make it as a gift for when she actually has the baby.  I didn't use a ring sling the first time around (I went with a Moby and a Beco) but really want to next time.  My friend is currently registered for a super cheap baby carrier and I have a feeling she will find it uncomfortable.  I figure this can be a back up.

Alliebooberz

I bought my rings from slingrings.com