Baby Sling Patterns

Welcome to the Baby Sling Patterns pages!  You’ll find lots of pictures and helpful instructions on how to sew your own custom baby sling. 

There all all kinds of baby slings on the market now, but this is my favorite.  It's on my 'must have' list for anyone with a newborn!  I'm not what you would call a baby wearer.  I just wanted a sling that I could slip on when baby is sleepy or fussy, or when I needed to run into a store and didn't want the huge carrier seat.  Can you tell I'm in love?

 This sing carrier is very popular right now, and for good reason!  You've seen many a celebrity Mama (and Daddy!) sporting these adorable baby sling carriers, and you can too!  As a Mom, I love the simple style of the sling, and the versatility of using fabrics that fit my taste and can even match my outfit!  I have the most fun picking out fabrics for my baby slings.  There are so many adorable fabrics to choose from both at your local craft and fabric store, or on the web!  From basic colors in organic cotton baby slings, to chic fashion fabrics, you can design a baby sling for every outfit with this free baby sling pattern!   

The patterns below are very detailed, with lots of illustrations to follow.  Create a regular sling, a lined or reversible sling, and /or a tapered sling with these versatile baby sling patterns!  If this is your first time making a baby sling, then I recommend that you start with the regular links below.  If you are a veteran baby sling maker, then you may want to use the fast photo guide with the illustrations and very basic instructions.  

Baby Sling Patterns: for regular fabric

Fleece or Knit Baby Sling Pattern

Fast Photo Guide: for the seasoned seamstress

Please note: it is very dangerous to carry a baby in a sling that is too long/large for the wearer.  Please use your body measurements when making a sling and use your best judgment anytime you carry a baby in a sling.  Instructions on sizing are included in the baby sling patterns above.

More about this style of baby sling

This baby carrier sling is very versatile.  It can be used with every age and stage of child from the first days as a newborn, until your child becomes too heavy to carry on your hip. There are also multiple ways to position the baby in the sling, which is very appealing as some babies hate to feel pinned down, and others love that tighter swaddled feel.  I also love that this sling is styled so that the weight of the baby is spread out across your whole upper torso.  Just like a pregnant tummy, the pouch balances the load over your whole body.  (But thankfully, you can take the baby off when you get tired :)  I find that I can carry my baby much longer in a sling than I can by carrying her in my arms.  She loves the safe feeling of being able to see the world while snuggled in close enough to hear my heartbeat.  Baby Violet falls asleep all the time in the sling...even in the studio with a flash going off!  There is a bit of a learning curve when you first wear a sling, but carrying and holding my baby in this style of sling feels natural and safe for both of us.   

My favorite use for the sling is for making a quick run into a store.  I can toss my sling on, and put my baby in the front, and then stuff my wallet, my keys and phone in on the side (pushing them toward the back a bit).  No heavy seat to tote or cart required!  Even Dad can get in on the action.  Our sling is my husband's favorite piece of baby equipment.  Once you are used to it, it is super fast to get baby in and out in (which becomes more critical when you encounter the inevitable spit up or leak.)  I hope you enjoy making your own baby sling carrier from these free baby sling patterns!

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