Pouch Sling Instructions

Step by step instructions on how to make your own pouch sling. Visit my website www.slingyourbaby.blogspot.com for more information.

FYI - The beginning piece of fabric used here is 2 yards long and approx. 48" wide - this will make TWO pouch slings.

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Howto & Style

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• make
• your
• own
• pouch
• sling
• diy

[trishpulley]

Hello! Does it matter if both the inner and outer fabrics are slinky? All I have at home is kind of a drapey fabric for the outside and satin lining fabric for the inside (had to give up my stash when we moved). Is this going to affect the baby's safety? I hope to get better fabrics within the week but I need the pouch now.

[luvmyupsman]

@trishpulley That fabric should work okay, as long as it doesn't irritate your baby. The only real problem with fabric is if you have stretch in it. Stretch is good for a pouch, you just have to be certain that you cut the fabric so it stretches from the top to the bottom of the sling when worn. You don't want your stretch along the length of the sling; then baby will stretch it out when placed inside and it won't be a snug fit. Good luck!

[luvmyupsman]

@trishpulley That fabric should work okay, as long as it doesn't irritate your baby. The only real problem with fabric is if you have stretch in it. Stretch is good for a pouch, you just have to be certain that you cut the fabric so it stretches from the top to the bottom of the sling when worn. You don't want your stretch along the length of the sling; then baby will stretch it out when placed inside and it won't be a snug fit. Good luck!

[prncesbunn]

i was looking for written instructions for my friend since she doesn't have access to the internet, all the instructions i find are nothing compared to the video, they're really confusing, my mother in-law who has a sewing degree couldn't even figure them out. do you by chance has written ones?

[luvmyupsman]

@prncesbunn I don't have written instructions of my own on hand. I tried posting a link here for you, but YouTube doesn't seem too happy about that. Try searching "make your own baby stuff dot com". I would suggest trying there first. If that doesn't satisfy you, e-mail me at leah payne at hotmail dot com and I can work on some written instructions for you. HTH!

[kaiyarox]

if the fabric are different types would you wash them first, before making it?

[luvmyupsman]

yes, I always wash my fabrics first in case any of them shrink.

[diana31380]

This is a fantastic video - I made this sling in less than 30 minutes after literally spending hours trying to sort out someone else's written directions online! Thanks so much for posting this! I can't wait to make another one!!

[hgib3]

Thank you for the visual! I've seen the written instructions and thought to try making this type of sling but felt a little intimidated since I do not sew very much but this tutorial makes it seem quite easy. Thanks again! Now I must check my fabric stash.

[piebald111]

This is a great, thorough video. One suggestion though, pinning your lining to your outer fabric before you sew a single stitch will prevent it from stretching out while sewing. It's a bit time consuming but it makes for a more accurate final product. :)

[cityplayer27]

i hate your vitlow

[trishpulley]

@luvmyupsman Oh that is very helpful! I actually was thinking about sewing it up tonight, so I will be sure to cut it that way. I will let you know how that goes! Thanks for being so kind as to show others how to make these.

[trishpulley]

AWESOME directions! Thank you so much!

[prncesbunn]

@luvmyupsman thanks i just sent her the pattern i had and tried explaining what you did in your video and told her to call me for questions.