Please note: I (and others, who have allowed me to post their directions) have put a lot of time and effort into these directions. They aren't just some random web freebie. If you intend to make them to sell, I would really appreciate a link or some other form of credit. (Click text for fur ther details.) If you use the directions for items you want to sell, please, I'm begging you, put a link back to the sewing directions page for that item, at the very least, to give your customers the option of sewing their own, which is the WHOLE POINT of me having these directions up!
Please don't copy: Making a design truly your own is far more rewarding than using someone else's.
Why does it cost so much to buy a WAHM-made baby carrier? the hidden costs you might not be aware of.
If you want to sell baby slings... There's a lot more to it than you think -- it's not easy money.
The URL for this page is: http://crafts.sleepingbaby.net/ (Want to link to me?)
By opening/downloading any of these patterns, you agree that they will be used for PERSONAL USE ONLY.
None are licensed for resale -- either of the pattern itself, or items made from the pattern.
If you enjoy the directions, please link to them, but do not copy the files to your own website or blog. I need to be able to make changes to the files when necessary (esp. to add safety information) and unauthorized copying is illegal, even on the web!
| Ring Slings | Pouches | Asian-Style Carriers | Wraps | Additions and Whatnot |
 One-layer ring sling for sturdy fabrics without a "wrong" side
Reversible sling 2 Reversible sling 3 Reversible sling with "rails"
other shoulder styles |
illustrated with line drawings
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Beth's
"Man Tai" Kimber's "Ball Baby Overall" mei tai Sarah's "Frankenkozy"
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Note: I no longer really recommend ringed wraps, at least ones that take any work. You can use a scrunchie to hold the rings in place on a regular wrap, which is far more versitile and, once you've got the hang of it, easy enough to use. |
Fabric and Rings
FAQ Inset pocket (works well with 2-layer sling or sling with accent, below) Tail accent (for a little flair on a plain sling) Adding padding and/or a shoulder accent to an unpadded sling (retrofit)
If you're making ring slings as a gift, be sure to enclose some wearing directions. These are not for use in slings you sell, only for gifts!
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| other ring slings: | other pouches: | other mei tais: | Wrapping helpers: | other resources: |
MayaWrap; |
Sweet
Things Baby Slings reversible, contoured pouch kit ($); Stacie's pouch sling; MamaToto directions (pretty much the same as what I have); Resizing a too-long pouch at Sweet Things; Karma Baby |
Susan's
modified Mei Tai Emma's Sewing, Legs-Out Small Body MT Mae's interchangeable panel Mei Tai, Olivia's Scandi-style MT, Chelsea and Shira's soft-structured carrier, Brooke's hood/headrest mei tai |
Mamatoto.org and both have extensive information on using a SPOC (simple piece of cloth) to wear your baby in dozens of different ways. |
Babywearing Resources from Thriving Babies the BabyWearer: mecca to all babywearing fans! Here's a great tutorial on making zippered pouches |
By opening/downloading any of these patterns, you agree that they will be used for PERSONAL USE ONLY.
None are licensed for resale -- either of the pattern itself, or items made from the pattern.
If you enjoy the directions, please link to them, but do not copy the files to your own website or blog. I need to be able to make changes to the files when necessary (esp. to add safety information) and unauthorized copying is illegal, even on the web!
| Breastfeeding Helpers: | Things to use with kids: | Things for Grownups: | Purses, Bags, and Storage |
t-shirt
with overlay |
the
Diaper Hyena |
Thread on the babywearer
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Onbag
babywearing bag by Sarah |
Patterns I do not intend to add (but have been asked about several times): infant car seat covers that replace existing seat covers; infant car seat covers that go over the baby; toddler training pants. The first one is because replacing an infant seat cover with a third-party cover voids the seat's warrantee, and I'm not comfortable going there; the second, because I don't have an infant car seat to measure from, and they're all different, anyway (and I want to reduce people's reliance on portable infant car seats, not encourage their use!); and the third because I just don't know how! Also, nursing covers -- for reasons why, click here.
By opening/downloading any of these patterns, you agree that they will be used for PERSONAL USE ONLY.
None are licensed for resale -- either of the pattern itself, or items made from the pattern.
If you enjoy the directions, please link to them, but do not copy the files to your own website or blog. I need to be able to make changes to the files when necessary (esp. to add safety information) and unauthorized copying is illegal, even on the web!
Want
to share this site with people you meet? Print up some cards!Did you use any of these patterns and like them? Please link back to me from your site!
The URL for this page is: http://crafts.sleepingbaby.net/Here is a little graphic you can use: 
To make a link, please copy the graphic to your own directory by (PC) right-clicking on it, or (Mac) clicking and holding, and selecting "Save picture as..." then copy this code and paste it onto your page wherever you want it:
<a href="http://crafts.sleepingbaby.net/" target="_blank">
<img src="link.gif" alt="Jan Andrea's Baby Crafts" height=50 width=135></a>
Remember to change the image source to wherever you've saved the image! And thanks for the link!
Reversible sling 1
Hemming
foot tutorial:
Becca's Sleep Sack
Adding
gussets to cloth diapers
Fabric
diaper case
