Anyone have a link for a good Mei-tai pattern?

doremi29

I was thinking of trying this pattern (or shall I say, having my mother try it- she's a quilter) https://www.grumblesandgrunts.com/2010/10/how-to-sew-mei-tai-baby-carrier.html  but I wasn't sure if there was a tried and true one to follow.

honkytonk_kid

I'm pretty sure I used that one to make my first mei-tai. It's good, and she explains things well- the only suggestion I have is wider straps. I think hers are 3-4 in? I found that to be uncomfortable for longer carries or a heavier kid.

Mei tais are a pretty simple concept- I would check out a couple different tutorials and see what their measurements are, then cut out a newspaper version of the mei tai body and hold it up to you to see what size you might prefer. 

pitterpatter129

I used this one and I looove it!  (Here's a pic of mine - ignore my pj top!)  ETA:  It has padded straps and a hood that can be folded in as a padded headrest.

https://www.afullerday.com/2008/01/diy-hood-to-headrest-mei-tai-tutorial.html

 

 

doremi29

TY both!!!!

ncbelle

I have one on my blog (in siggy) along with some links to other DIY info.

doremi29

ncbelle:

I have one on my blog (in siggy) along with some links to other DIY info.

Thanks!