Baby
Sling Pattern

Fast
Photo Guide
If you have already used the
free baby
sling pattern, and
just need a quick refresher, then this quick photo guide will step you
back through the process easily. If you are new to sewing, or
have never made a baby sling before, please see these baby sling
patterns for a beginners guide, advice on choosing fabrics, etc. A custom baby sling is easy to
make, but there are some important considerations that you'll need to wade through if it's your first time making one.
To
sew a lined sling: lay fabrics right side together, and cut and handle
as one piece of fabric to save time.
If you're making a fleece pouch sling, or using stretchy material, be
sure to choose fabric that stretches more across the width than the
length. (fig.1)

Cut or
fold fabric(s) to width

or

Step
2
Fold your fabric so
it is ready to cut
Fold it in half so
that it is half as wide (if it's not already folded this way)

and then fold it in half again making it half as long

Step 3
Measure and cut
the curve for the pouch

Step 4
Taper, or not...

Step 5
Sew!
Consult your sewing machine
manual and
select a stretchy or zig-zag stitch for sewing fleece or stretchy
fabrics. Lined Pouch:
Unfold your pouch and line up the
long sides. The lining and outer fabric should face right
sides together.
Don't sew the curved ends yet!
Stitch down the length of both sides and turn
right side out

Making the strong 'French Felled
Seam.'
Line up the curved edges, and stitch 3/8 from edge. Trim seam
to 1/4". Turn
pouch inside out, and iron. Sew a seam that 1/2 " from curved
edge, fully encasing the first seam. Lay out as flat as
possible,
and stitch down the seam to complete a very strong 'French felled seam.'

Unlined Pouch:
Leaving edges un-hemmed, complete
steps above. Roll and stitch edge hems in place last.
Time
Saver Tip: Make a Paper Pattern of your
Custom
Baby Sling
If you plan
on making more than
one sling, then use the sling that you've just cut to make a quick
custom
pattern. Take the folded sling, and lay it on a piece of
heavy paper.
A cut and unfolded shopping bag or a heavy piece of wrapping
paper work
well. Carefully trace around your sling to create a paper
pattern. Be
sure to label the pattern with the name and measurements of the person
who it
is made for, as well as the fabric type (stretchy or non-stretchy). Now
all you have to do for your next sling is fold
the fabric, pin on your baby sling pattern, and cut it out!
It's
also easier to make modifications when you make
your own free baby sling pattern. If your first sling turns
out a little
too long, or you want the pouch to be deeper, just make some notes on
your paper
pattern, and make the needed adjustments on your next sling.
Want more creative inspiration?
Find more great free
baby patterns, and unique handmade baby gift ideas
here!
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