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What about a green or yellow or even orange Inertia ?
Just a thought ! :D
I am interested in learning about the carriers. We have had one for our boys and barely used it. DH has a couple of times. I have a really bad back so i have never worn any of my bubs. Looking at finding one that is supportive for backs. Probably over both shoulders !Mmmmmmm........
Inertia, to answer your question about woven fabrics (as opposed to stretch knits/interlocks/jersey), there is little that truly compares to a woven wrap. There is a fabric called Osnaberg which is often used for DIY wraps, Guatemalan cottons are also good.
You can always dye your fabric if it doesn't come in a colour that you like. I always think of a carrier as part of my wardrobe, not my baby's, so if you and your DH wear a lot of blue (for example), then this may be the best colour for you. If you avoid the darker end of the spectrum it won't look too boyish. You can always dress your DD in something that will distinguish her as a girl - a pink hat for example. But think about what colours you and your DH wear more rather than trying to match to your DD, that might make it easier to choose! Something relatively neutral that goes with a lot of what you wear is a better option, as you will likely to be in the wrap day in and day out.
HTH!
So I picked up some grey interlock today, the site I am looking at says between 65ish cm and 75ish cms width. Which width is best?
Anyone also know the best way to cut 5m of fabric straight? :rofl:
I can't give you too much help on the width, Inertia - I'd guess wider lets you use it longer for a bigger baby, but adds more bulk - so it's your choice.
As far as the cutting goes, I think your best bet would be a rotary cutter, if you have one, or can borrow one. Cutting that much stretchy fabric is going to be tough, regarless, but I think if you can lay it out as long and straight as possible, and then cut it with a rotary cutter (they look like pizza roller cutter things - I've got a couple - great for quilting too!) at least your "wobbles" will be gradual, not choppy and jagged like with scissors.
Otherwise, maybe see if you can mark a line with something long and straight down the middle - like a meter stick, or a chalk line, or something. Then you could cut very carefully with scissors.
Hope it turns out beautifully! :)
I ended up folding it in half and cutting it down the middle, lol. So now I have two and while I am still getting the hang of tying it, Phoebe is loving it! When she isnt feeding she is looking up at me with these huge smiles. I am getting stuff done and I barely notice she is there.
Thanks so much ladies!