I can't stop making mei tais!

570 Views 12 Replies 8 Participants Last post by kamesennin, Jun 11, 2005

Matanuska Motherlode

Discussion Starter · Jun 2, 2005

Holy cow. If I don't stop soon, I'll have one for every day of the week! Pretty, comfortable, very functional and not bulky at all. What more could you ask for out of a baby carrier?

And I'm loving all the comments and compliments when we're out and about

Most of the comments are from moms who are struggling with their big bulky strollers while trying to keep their other kids from darting off. Babywearing rocks.. :LOL

See less See more

Save

1 - 13 of 13 Posts

BabySackMom

· #2 · Jun 2, 2005

I know what you mean I am in the same Mode as you..

Infact I just went and bought more fabric for 2 more. :LOL I need variety.

See less See more

Save

Matanuska Motherlode

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jun 2, 2005

I have six. I really don't need any more, right? :LOL

Save

AnnR33

· #4 · Jun 2, 2005

so post pictures so we can see your obsession!

See less See more

Save

Pictures will be posted, but not until Saturday. My husband took the camera with him to the Bush this week. I have three brocade and three cotton ones. One of the cotton fabrics is a fun pink/green urban camouflage that is just too cute! Another cotton one is a patchwork cowboy theme that is really neat. I really don't need any more fabric. Really.

See less See more

Save

BabySackMom

· #6 · Jun 2, 2005

6 is not Bad..

We have 2 for me right now plus 2 more I am making. 2 for DH. (he is much larger than Me) I am also making a Solarveil one that we can both share. and I have one for my teenagers to wear with the 2 yo. I still think I need more :LOL

See less See more

Save

aprildawn

· #7 · Jun 3, 2005

where did you get your pattern?

i'd like to make one but i'm afraid my workmanship might be shoddy and hurt my baby. any special way to sew the straps on? stronger thread? go over the stitches multiple times or something?

i have a sachi. love it!! but, like you, i'd love to have a few to choose from. if i could sew my own that would be super.

Save

snowflake

· #8 · Jun 4, 2005

I am gonna sew up some for me as soon as I can unpack sewing stuff (we're moving). I'd love to have one for every day of the week!

:

For straps - make it ONE piece for each two straps, kwim? So there's not any chance of it breaking off / coming off.

Just my two cents.

See less See more

Save

BabySackMom

· #9 · Jun 4, 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowflake
For straps - make it ONE piece for each two straps, kwim? So there's not any chance of it breaking off / coming off.

Just my two cents.

My straps go all the way from the waist and re X reinforced at the waist and at the backrest. I also have a padded headrest.. I just made up my pattern.

See less See more

Save

kamesennin

· #10 · Jun 11, 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matanuska Motherlode
Pictures will be posted, but not until Saturday. My husband took the camera with him to the Bush this week. I have three brocade and three cotton ones. One of the cotton fabrics is a fun pink/green urban camouflage that is just too cute! Another cotton one is a patchwork cowboy theme that is really neat. I really don't need any more fabric. Really.

I saw some really nice brocade at Joanns and want to make a mei tai, but wondering what to use for the straps. Would corduroy work? What type of thread do you use, and what type of stitch?

My mom just bought a brand new $500 machine so I think I could make something really nice.

See less See more

Save

monkaha

· #11 · Jun 11, 2005

Have you ever made the top straps too close together? Like not enough of an angle. Think top of a letter H instead of top of a letter Y. Is this fixable? Cuz I love the fabrics I used, but DS seems uncomfy.

Save

art4babies

· #12 · Jun 11, 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbandj
I saw some really nice brocade at Joanns and want to make a mei tai, but wondering what to use for the straps. Would corduroy work? What type of thread do you use, and what type of stitch?

I don't see why corduroy wouldn't work, but the thinner (pinwale for example) might be more comfortable. If you want to use more expensive/good thread, then I recommend Gutermann. A straight-stitch works great - t hat way you don't have to mess with the edges of the fancy stitches to make sure they don't run off the edge.

Save

kamesennin

· #13 · Jun 11, 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by art4babies
I don't see why corduroy wouldn't work, but the thinner (pinwale for example) might be more comfortable. If you want to use more expensive/good thread, then I recommend Gutermann. A straight-stitch works great - t hat way you don't have to mess with the edges of the fancy stitches to make sure they don't run off the edge.

Thanks for the information! I'll keep practicing until I get a good design (and get better at sewing--I always put things on backwards for some reason and then I have to take it all apart).

Save

1 - 13 of 13 Posts

This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.

Top Contributors this Month