So DH says he can sew a straight line on the sewing machine lol so I thought I would attempt to make a wrap style carrier. Since really it's only one long piece of material.
What's the difference between a jersey cotton one and a woven one?
or should I just buy one I have no sewing ability and am dubious about DH's
are there any WAHM's that make them?
I have made one similar to a HAB, but its a tad shorter and ties up at the back, but is wider and I can tie bub on in more ways. I used woven cotton drill. I think strechy knits are not so good, because they can stretch out and become thinner over time.
Jersey will stretch a bit so it's not great with an older child (discovered this with my 15kg son last week ). If you use a jersey, make sure it is only a one way stretch. A woven fabric will allow you to carry a heavier child without worrying to much, the only problem is there's no give so it's a bit harder to put bub in.
if you use cotton jersey you (or your dh) won't have to sew a stitch - it kind of curls up at the edges and doesn't fray, so all you'll need is scissors. i can't recall the exact width of the fabric i bought but all i did was cut it straight up the middle to make two hab-style wraps. it was so easy and it was also handy to have one for the car and one for home. think it cost me $12 for the 4 metres i bought, well worth it!
the curling up at the edges migh annoy you though particulary if you're doigna HAB style one that crosses over on your back. I had enough trouble with my HAB curlying, and its hemmed, so Id be ironing it to get the curly bits out.
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). If you use a jersey, make sure it is only a one way stretch. A woven fabric will allow you to carry a heavier child without worrying to much, the only problem is there's no give so it's a bit harder to put bub in.
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