Make Baby Carriers and Baby Slings - Free Patterns and Projects
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Make a Baby Carrier or Baby Sling
Making Baby Carriers and Baby Slings - Free Patterns and Tutorials
Baby wearing is a great way to keep your baby safe while on the move, and making your own baby carrier means that you can customize this - or make one for every day of the week!
Many people also make great business from making and selling baby slings. This can be a good way to earn a few extra dollars - or be the start of a new carrier.
Tips For Making Slings
- Firm woven fabric is a good fabric to start with as it has not stretch.
- It is essential to buy strong rings, speak to your supplier for advice.
- Padding, pockets and interchangeable panels are all easy variations to make.
- Keep a look out for fabric sales as this can be a good way to buy lengths of fabric at a reduced price. This can be a good way to stock up on fabric if you are considering making slings to sell.
- Book mark MakeForBaby.com for lots more ideas for things to make for baby!
Essential Links for Making a Baby Sling
Useful Links for DIY Baby Slings
- Sling Rings
- This is essential reading if you are thinking about making your own baby sling or baby carrier - getting the right rings is key to its success.
- Make For Baby
- Links to lots of Free patterns and projects to make your own baby sling. Feel free to contact us if we've missed any great links.
- Baby Slings on Wiki
- Lots of information about baby slings and baby wearing.
Books About Baby Wearing - and Selling Baby Slings
Baby Carriers & Slings: A Child's Coloring Book
Amazon Price: (as of 12/03/2009) 
Breakthrough Success Secrets For Selling Baby Slings Online
Amazon Price: (as of 12/03/2009)
The Quick and Easy Get More Biz, Godfather Principles and eCommerce for Baby Slings Internet Businesses 3 CD Power Pack
Amazon Price: (as of 12/03/2009)
The Down and Dirty Super Marketing, Success Principles and Inner Game for Baby Slings Web Biz 3 Course + Resource Guide
Amazon Price: (as of 12/03/2009)
The Quick and Easy Generate Extra Cash, Marketing and Inner Game for Baby Slings Web Biz 3 Course + Resource Guide
Amazon Price: (as of 12/03/2009)
Buy Slings on eBay
If you don't want to make your own - take a look at these for sale on eBay.
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... or buy one from Amazon
Baby Wearing Blogs
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Baby Wearing Pictures
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Learn to Sew
The Complete Book of Sewing New Edition
Amazon Price: (as of 12/03/2009)
Sewing 101: A Beginner's Guide to Sewing
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 12/03/2009)
Bend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew
Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 12/03/2009)
Sewing for Dummies
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 12/03/2009)
New Complete Guide to Sewing (Readers Digest)
Amazon Price: $23.10 (as of 12/03/2009)
Free Baby Craft Patterns
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