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RE: Babywearing Thread - 7/12/2007 2:26:16 AM
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uponeagleswings
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While browsing at the goodwill store today I found a really pretty piece of fabric that I'm pretty sure I can turn into a wrap without too much trouble when the time comes. I'm not sure exactly what kind of fabric it is, but it has a good stretch- felt like what I found wandering around JoAnn's. Maybe cotton gauze or jersey, and definitely strong but lightweight enough for this heat. It is a bit more than half as long as I want, but twice as wide, so I'm thinking I can cut it in half lengthwise and get my aunt to help me sew the ends together, a la Maggie's sling. I realize that it will have to be a very strong and probably overlapping seam b/c it will have to bear weight, but my aunt is really good at sewing and I'm sure we can figure something out. And the best part is...the length of fabric was only $2.99!! 
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 7/12/2007 8:19:46 PM
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that's great stacy!!!!! what kind of material is it?
I'm not exactly sure (no label or tag), its just a swatch. I can tell you about the fabric though- maybe you can tell me what it could be. It feels like what I found at JoAnns when I went looking for cotton gauzes and/or jerseys, and my hands tell me that it should work.
There aren't any hems at the edges (all 4 are raw) and I see no fraying. It has a decent but not huge amount of stretch in each direction, more vertical (pulling the stripes apart) than horizontal (pulling the stripes longer). It has a wrong side, but its not very obvious. It is fairly soft, but feels like it has a bit of grip to it. It is fairly lightweight (important for here), and breathable (I held it over my mouth to check), but it feels strong (I pulled as hard as I could and felt it pulling back). The edges roll a bit when I stretch it. The fabric seems to be woven, not ribbed like a t-shirt.
Here is a picture of it. I don't know if that will help, but its so pretty I wanted to share. It is folded in half width-wise and some of the width is hanging off of the counter.
Now for the technical questions- is my plan of cutting it in half and sewing them together feasible so long as I make sure its a good strong seam? I've already checked and I can match up the striped pattern with 2 halves.
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 7/12/2007 11:27:20 PM
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uponeagleswings
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I'm having a hard time picturing it (I have no sewing ability). I tried it with 2 sheets of paper. When I folded the ends over 3x and then unfolded it and laid it out, I have 3 creases in my paper/fabric. I'm assuming the creases are how I line up the fabric with itself and keep it even, and then sew on either side of all 3 creases? That would make 4 lines of stitching if I do each once, right?
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 7/14/2007 12:37:40 AM
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uponeagleswings
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That was a really good tutorial- the pictures do help. Just one more question...doesn't "put wrong sides of the fabric together" mean put the 2 faded (wrong) sides inwards so that they're touching? Your pictures show what I would have thought of as the "right" (printed) sides inwards so they're touching. That does make more sense because then the little bump from the folding over is on the inside of the wrap.
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 7/14/2007 4:22:07 PM
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uponeagleswings
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Thanks!! I was wondering if it was just my utter lack of sewing skills. What would you think would work best for the width measurement of a wrap? I want the stripes to match up when I'm finished, and 1 rotation through the pattern is a bit more than 25" wide. Is that wide enough?
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 8/2/2007 7:43:14 PM
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I found it! THIShttp://www.taylormadeslings.com/instructions.html link is really great for showing different ring sling positions and how to get into them and it is in pictures instead of slow downloads...
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 8/3/2007 11:25:05 AM
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Speaking of that, how often do you all wash your wraps?
Levi is getting awful heavy lately and my tummy troubles are not helping. Since he can sit up now, I'm going to bring my cart cover next week to Walmart and see if he can sit up the whole time. If he falls asleep, I can just lay him down in that. I am a little sad though...
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 8/6/2007 8:14:45 PM
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Ok, well I need help...
I'd like a sling, or wrap or something, but I don't know what I need/want!
I would like to have something to bring the baby to church gatherings or weddings or whatever so that we're not carrying the car seat around, but not just carrying the baby around, but I don't even know where to start.
I would love to make one, but I have absolutely no sewing skills...
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 8/6/2007 8:21:12 PM
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I just bought THIS WRAP the other day. I tried it on and figured it out right away. It seems really comfy and nice....I hope it works ok with a baby!
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 8/6/2007 9:30:25 PM
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I dont like the idea of the Moby only coz hubby wouldn't wear it
I am getting an ergo for my baby
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 8/6/2007 10:05:34 PM
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You could do both, Nicole.
I have my Mei Tei and the fabric for a Moby, I just need to hem the ends and then it's ready to go.
I can't believe the prices for a Moby, it amazes me that they can charge $40 for 4-5 yards of fabric 
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