Anybody make their own baby slings?

[nevergoogle]

I'm trying to do the maths on making my own 'moby' type baby sling.

Figuring I need about 5 metres of fabric to make two slings.

Which fabric is best/most economical/doesn't shrink?

Is it worth it given that I can buy second hand on ebay for about £25-£30?

[SundaySimmons]

Have a look here

www.rookiemoms.com/how-to-make-a-moby-wrap/

I expect the fabric you buy will be far nicer than ready made ones.

[nevergoogle]

ha, that's the site i was looking at. it says to use muslin, but the moby slings seems to have more stretch 100% cotton.

[SoupDragon]

I made my own Coorie for BabyDragon [wistful sigh]

[nevergoogle]

what material did you use? was it cheaper than buying one?

[SoupDragon]

I made it with bog standard fleece. It probably was cheaper but also it satisfied my "I could make that" need :)

[nevergoogle]

oh hadn't thought of fleece. might be too warm for an april baby but i'll have a look. and yes, i know that need.

[SoupDragon]

Yes, DD was early Feb :)

[neverputasockinatoaster]

I made a ring sling to wear to a wedding! It matched my dress and was easy to make.

DD was at her happiest in a ring sling.

[nevergoogle]

Ok so I finally got started on this and am going for a non stretch sling as hoping it will last longer.

I'm using a lightweight denim and have had to join two lengths of fabric to get a decent length.

Should I taper the ends? What sort of angle/length of taper?