Sewing your own ring sling

clearheavens · February 2013

I'm thinking about sewing my own ring sling and was wondering if anyone else has done it before. It seems easy and I love that I get to choose my own fabric. I'm going to use this:

https://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/Baby/sling.html

Any big tips before I start?

ncbelle · February 2013

Have fun! Jan's site has great DIY info. I'm sure you saw her fabric recs already - what are you planning to use?

MrsBigTime · February 2013

My mom made me two and they are great. She had a little trouble figuring out the shoulder pleats, but eventually got it. I have a silk-like one and a cotton one and they are both great but for my tiny babe, I prefer the cotton fabric right now.

poison489 · February 2013

I made my own. I used a great hemp/satin fabric for durability. I was able to make 2 for under $30 that are of the same quality of ones I've seen sell for $180. They are really simple too, so don't be afraid. Have fun!

tantdylf · February 2013

I did, super easy. I bought my rings from slingrings and fabric from Joann's :P

clearheavens · February 2013

tantdylf:
I did, super easy. I bought my rings from slingrings and fabric from Joann's :P

I did the same thing! Which pattern or website did you use?

clearheavens · February 2013

ncbelle:
Have fun! Jan's site has great DIY info. I'm sure you saw her fabric recs already - what are you planning to use?

I chose a poly/cotton blend that's very sturdy (like a suit jacket). To make it soft inside, I am lining it with a jersey cotton material.

These two fabrics are not cheap but I felt like making it right the first time. Still costed $35 total, and that's for two slings (because the pattern in that website makes two at a time). So it was $17.50/ea.

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