[NeKisha]

I've decided to sling my baby (due Dec. 14th!)...but I'm a thrify woman, as I know a lot of you mothering.com women are.

So, I was wondering...any of you who have made your sling(s), what did you find to be the best pattern out there?

The versatility of a ringed w/ tail, or a knotted sling appeals to me, but feel free to persuade me otherwise. Thank you for all your help!

 

[neveryoumindthere]

there are instructions on mayawrap.com i liked--ring sling/open tail

sorry typing onehanded

HTH

 

[chumani]

Here are a couple of sites I have used. Have fun sewing!!
Sarahb

http://www.ida.net/users/stace/sling.html

http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/inde...aby/mybag.html

www.mayawrap.com

 

[NeKisha]

Thank you very much for all the webpages. I think I like the way the mayawrap looks. And the cheapest rings, by far, were the ones on elizabetlee.com. Looks like I might be headed in the right direction! Thanks!

 

[christiab]

Let me start by saying I am not a seamstress. I can barely sew a button, but I was able to make Rev. Jan's ring sling in about an hour and a half.

I used 3" rings from the craft store in the macrame dept for 39 cents ea. I had my husband stand on one end and pull to see how strong it was before I put my son in it.

http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/inde...raconvert.html

 

[SheBear]

The Maya is very easy. The hardest part is accordian folding it! The most time-consuming part is if you decide to hem all three sides!

If you check www.slingrings.com you'll see that their rings are actually the same $ as the EL ones (for the same size--SlingRings has more sizes). Unless, of course, you prefer metal.... And, IMO, SlingRings has better customer service. And they ship super fast! Anyway, JMTCW....happy slinging!