Look, Ma, no hands!
I finished the sling last night. I took in about an inch and a half, and it made such a huge difference. All the hems are hemmed and seams reinforced. It's actually really comfortable. The weight is distributed nicely across my shoulder. I can't go hiking in it or anything, but it's great for around the house or tricky errands. I don't need my hands at all, so I can do things like cook dinner without a whiny, tired toddler dying to be held (because he IS being held and is very happy to behold the glory of the work of mom's hand). I'm really happy with it and wish I had made the leap sooner. I just had to get the mental barrier of my thesis out of the way.
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Did you use the hotsling as your model? It looks awesome! I am inspired to get off my keister and do one too... I've been putting it off!
Posted by: WonderGirl | 15.05.07 16:34
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I used the hotsling for directions on how to wear it most comfortably. (And to die in the glory of how cool they are!) But I used Jan Andrea's directions.
Posted by: Jeannette | 15.05.07 23:58
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I have two hotslings and used them as my model for the ones I've made - we'll have to share sewing notes when I'm up there! I must say, I live in the things :) Although Madeline got the boot for Adelaide... price of life with new sister.
Posted by: Moriah | 16.05.07 16:30
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Hey--I'm really thinking about making a couple of these for the twinsies. From what I've been reading (thanks for the links and tips!), it sounds like a pouch style like this may be one of the easiest to layer two (or even to sling one and carry the other).
What kind of fabric did you use? It looks softish. Does it have a lot of stretch? I was thinking about buying some $1 yard cotton fabric from walmart to experiment with, and if I get good enough, find something more fancy.
Posted by: Jo | 20.07.07 16:34