Make a stretchy wrap?

[mololoko]

I was browsing to buy a Moby when it suddenly occurred to me that maybe all I need to do is buy 5 metres of jersey fabric like this

Am I missing something? I have never actually seen a Moby so is there more to it than just a long length of stretchy fabric?

Thank you!

[PaisleyLeaf]

No, not missing anything. Just make sure it's strong enough. 5 metres of fabric is often expensive.
I got some gorgeous lengths in India and used them - tied them like a didymos sling. But you can use much less fabric and tie it more like they do in Africa.

[mololoko]

Thanks Paisley - have been investigating Didymos sling tie. I think I'll giev it a go

[philbee]

There's somewhere online with instructions, and info about what type of jersey to get. Can't find it at the mo but will look again.

[BertieBotts]

Yes, that's fine :) Just buy any jersey cotton. You need to cut it to 20" width (or 40" and fold in half to make an extra thick winter one) - you might need to taper the ends for tying if you want to do this.

However I'd buy from a fabric shop. I bought some from ebay to make one for a friend and when it arrived it was really thin and probably wouldn't have been very supportive. I got some for myself from a fabric shop, went for about a decent t-shirt material thickness, and it was brilliant, and so much cheaper than a branded sling.

Jersey (knit) fabric doesn't fray so no sewing involved either.

[Grumpla]

You can make them from fleece as well I think.

Stretchy wrap won't last for ages though, you will need something more supportive when your baby gets heavier (this would be the same with a Moby too!)

[Scaredycat3000]

These are the instructions I followed. You do need to feel the fabric, some can be very thin. Sales are on at the moment as well.

[LilRedWG]

I was pondering this myself. I'd love a Kari-me, but just fartoo expensive at the moment.

Thanks for the info.

[muslimah28]

just go to a market or a special fabric shop- not ebay (cant feel material) or anywhere as ridiculously overpriced as john lewis is for fabric. an asian area near you may have a reasonably priced fabric shop