wrap sling fabric

[TheGirls]

This barely qualifies as sewing, I realize, but I want to make a wrap sling for my baby. What kind of fabric works well for this? She'll be a summer baby, so I want a light weight fabric, but it needs to be strong enough to support her safely for awhile. It also needs to hold a knot well. I'd prefer a non-stretch woven fabric.

I made a quick trip to Joann's today and they had some linen-look fabric (50/50 cotton/poly blend) in great colors. They also had a light 100% cotton gingham type fabric. They had real linen, but only in unbleached and not nearly enough. My big concern is whether they're strong enough, and I have no idea how strong that would be!

Also, anyone have good dimensions for a long wrap-style sling that can be used with most ties? I'm thinking 16-17ft long, and I'm not sure about the width.

Thanks in advance!!

[LaughingHyena]

Try over in the baby wearing forum, I know people over there have information on making wraps.

My own I made form a fairly lightweight cotton but folded it in half (longways) and sewed round the edges. It was the minimum width suggested by the directions I used but It's been OK. The only problem is I made it a bit too short (I think it's 4 meters)

My bought one is cotton jersey and quite stretchy, it was nice for a tiny baby but I'd prefer less stretch now they are older. It's also quite warm.

[thixle]

In the summer, I really like 100% cotton gauze fabric. You want to be able to hold it up to the light and see light through it to make sure it is breathable enough. www.mamatoto.org has a great fabric selection page here.
I like about 4 yards of fabric, check the above site for common measurements