tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post4038628917767588611..comments2023-10-24T10:24:52.156-04:00Comments on Sling Your Baby: How to Make a Ring SlingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10067831645040029841noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-48130041036056683142015-03-29T18:23:47.621-04:002015-03-29T18:23:47.621-04:00I purchased a sateen 97% cotton and 3% spandex for...I purchased a sateen 97% cotton and 3% spandex for the sling. It seems very heavy and thick when folded over. I could only get 2" rings at Lowes. Is this going to work? I hate to waste the material, but don't want to cut it and have the seams showing .. anybody got any ideas?<br /><br />Thanks <br /><br />Debbie in FloridaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16759131811322008578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-64444159288712599392014-07-17T14:51:27.462-04:002014-07-17T14:51:27.462-04:00Hi Leah! My name is Rebecca and below is a link to...Hi Leah! My name is Rebecca and below is a link to the material which I would like to have a ring sling made of. I contacted a woman through FB who makes them to make a little extra money. In the beginning our contact with one another was very prompt. However, over the last week and a half she has not responded to any of my messages. The last I heard from her was that the company shorted her a yard of my fabric and that she was going to reorder and message me as soon as the new order shipped and arrived. I have yet to hear from her! I recently tried to get in touch with her again and when I did; I found out through FB that she had actually had enough of the material I ordered to make 2 ring slings and that she had sold them to other people! My question is, if I purchase the material and the rings and mail them to you; would you be willing to make the sling for me? I am more than happy to work something out payment wise to pay you for your services. I just have NO sewing abilities whatsoever and I want to be sure that what I am using and doing is going to be safe for my little Elliott! If you would be willing to help me out, you can email me at guntergang626@hotmail.com and we can discuss this in more detail that way. I just love with these two prints and was REALLY excited to have them put together into a ring sling. Thank you in advance for your time, understanding and consideration!!! Rebecca<br /><br />https://www.fabric.com/Shopping/ShoppingCart.aspx<br /><br />just in case you have a problem with the above link, I am posting them individually as well...<br /><br />https://www.fabric.com/buy/0342778/michael-miller-its-a-boy-thing-monster-mash-navy<br /><br />https://www.fabric.com/buy/0306170/monster-mash-zig-zag-redRebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512668618968170233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-33173309777502796722014-07-17T14:51:06.871-04:002014-07-17T14:51:06.871-04:00Hi Leah! My name is Rebecca and below is a link to...Hi Leah! My name is Rebecca and below is a link to the material which I would like to have a ring sling made of. I contacted a woman through FB who makes them to make a little extra money. In the beginning our contact with one another was very prompt. However, over the last week and a half she has not responded to any of my messages. The last I heard from her was that the company shorted her a yard of my fabric and that she was going to reorder and message me as soon as the new order shipped and arrived. I have yet to hear from her! I recently tried to get in touch with her again and when I did; I found out through FB that she had actually had enough of the material I ordered to make 2 ring slings and that she had sold them to other people! My question is, if I purchase the material and the rings and mail them to you; would you be willing to make the sling for me? I am more than happy to work something out payment wise to pay you for your services. I just have NO sewing abilities whatsoever and I want to be sure that what I am using and doing is going to be safe for my little Elliott! If you would be willing to help me out, you can email me at guntergang626@hotmail.com and we can discuss this in more detail that way. I just love with these two prints and was REALLY excited to have them put together into a ring sling. Thank you in advance for your time, understanding and consideration!!! Rebecca<br /><br />https://www.fabric.com/Shopping/ShoppingCart.aspx<br /><br />just in case you have a problem with the above link, I am posting them individually as well...<br /><br />https://www.fabric.com/buy/0342778/michael-miller-its-a-boy-thing-monster-mash-navy<br /><br />https://www.fabric.com/buy/0306170/monster-mash-zig-zag-redRebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512668618968170233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-50698105846717044982014-01-23T23:52:34.367-05:002014-01-23T23:52:34.367-05:00I'm wondering of I can use a fabric that doesn...I'm wondering of I can use a fabric that doesn't stretch at all? Will it be to difficult to adjust baby? I purchased my rings but can't figure out if my fabric should be stretchy, not stretchy at all or just a bit. And does Walmart fabric make the cut for a sling? Or should I head to Joann's? I know, a lot of questions ��Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-81998515855661979322014-01-23T20:41:52.074-05:002014-01-23T20:41:52.074-05:00I have 2 pieces of woven fabric I picked up when I...I have 2 pieces of woven fabric I picked up when I was in Morocco. Th one is 71"x24" and the other one is 82"x30". I'm wondering if I can use either of these to make a ring sling. Sydneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-72998418288735068472014-01-07T14:25:03.759-05:002014-01-07T14:25:03.759-05:00Hi!! I'm very excited to make my own ring slin...Hi!! I'm very excited to make my own ring sling. I'm looking online at JoAnn Fabrics. Their linen selection is pretty limited, they do have a lot of upholstery/decorating fabric with patterns I like that say 100% cotton. Are they too thick? I'm wondering if there is a type of fabric I should google to get, or just linen? Not 100% cotton like a quilting fabric thought, right? Thank you!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218528046464285048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-19453679541425584242013-09-17T14:43:50.482-04:002013-09-17T14:43:50.482-04:00I think you've left out a lot of really import...I think you've left out a lot of really important info, like what types of fabric are safe to use and why. Regular quilting cotton may be pretty, but should NOT be used as a single layer sling, it's just too thin and flimsy. Cotton osnaburg, twill weave, or bottomweight linen are all great fabric options for slings. If you're using the thin pretty printed quilting cotton, you have to use 2 layers.<br /><br />The great thing about osnaburg and linen is there is no wrong side, so you can make a single layer sling and use the pretty printed cotton to make a pocket or other accent on the tail of the sling.B-Fabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960267665890530742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-39069429332126997682013-08-29T05:52:15.138-04:002013-08-29T05:52:15.138-04:00nice post . Thanks for itnice post . Thanks for itAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07206413516058426164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-51476875594243564552013-08-01T09:39:36.270-04:002013-08-01T09:39:36.270-04:00Hi Leah..
I have a question..Is it ok if I take Li...Hi Leah..<br />I have a question..Is it ok if I take Linen for make this ring sling? And what kind of yarn to sew?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-78356521833254551212013-07-31T23:15:22.291-04:002013-07-31T23:15:22.291-04:00Does the fabric have to be 54inches? I thought uph...Does the fabric have to be 54inches? I thought upholstery & curtain fabric came in that measurement. Not the Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021051881250584709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-67318854669255553152013-01-29T12:23:41.856-05:002013-01-29T12:23:41.856-05:00Use small rings. 2in - 2.5in for mesh and other ve...Use small rings. 2in - 2.5in for mesh and other very lightweight material such as for swimming. This is the BEST place to order rings from as they are made for ring slings. They are also super cheap. No rings for more than 4 dollars. Ship in 1-3 business days. Also, all rings are made in the U.S.<br /><br />http://www.slingrings.com/products.php<br /><br />I don't sew in my rings as I have never been taught how to sew and can make a ring sling without sewing in all of 5-10 minutes. Hannahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-60214270934050525492012-11-19T16:35:23.150-05:002012-11-19T16:35:23.150-05:00I've read that the "tack" rings you ...I've read that the "tack" rings you get at home improvement stores and farm suppliers can be used. They are generally 2.5" rings. I also don't like to wait for things to come in the mail...so if the tack rings will hold a 1000 lb horse, I figure they'll hold my 8 pound baby :) Linen slides for me, so I sew my rings in, then when I wrap them, I slip through the rings, adjust, then bring the tail back around under the ring and tie in a loose knot. It just keeps me from feeling like I'm going to drop the baby.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-76619004201108775752012-09-26T16:06:32.902-04:002012-09-26T16:06:32.902-04:00Cool video - thanks for showing us how to make bab...Cool video - thanks for showing us how to make <a href="http://www.aroundmybaby.com/sling.html" rel="nofollow">baby slings</a> that will work! :]<br />-JackieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-32935663840441466312012-09-04T12:19:10.809-04:002012-09-04T12:19:10.809-04:00i bought a 99% cotton 1% poly jean like fabric. it...i bought a 99% cotton 1% poly jean like fabric. its on the heavier side. i read u cut the fabric into 27 inch width. will that be ok for a single layer sling? also torn on weather i should use a med or large ring size. i heard large is easier to adjustAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16837386902839648908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-45591890383460816462012-07-20T21:07:43.247-04:002012-07-20T21:07:43.247-04:00Rochelle,
I have not tried linen for a ring sling....Rochelle,<br />I have not tried linen for a ring sling. Not sure how it would turn out. I think an interesting fabric would be the kind of fabric that football jerseys a made out of...you know, with the little holes in it and a bit of stretch? Good luck to you!<br />LeahAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10067831645040029841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-15044624457616527442012-07-20T16:51:57.334-04:002012-07-20T16:51:57.334-04:00It is summer a hot summer so I was thinking about ...It is summer a hot summer so I was thinking about making a sling out of pure linen so my baby can stay cool. Have you ever used linen? What did you think?Rochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564672178953415591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-71012257945692129182012-07-18T13:00:02.657-04:002012-07-18T13:00:02.657-04:00I would not suggest using calico for your sling, u...I would not suggest using calico for your sling, unless perhaps you are doubling it. I like Jan Andrea's sling site. She has a pretty complete list of fabrics. I use the batik cottons, and have not had any trouble with them, and dupioni silk is my favorite. The batiks are stronger than calico prints, though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-74317358876875536072012-07-10T15:56:15.485-04:002012-07-10T15:56:15.485-04:00Mistie,
I would probavly go with small rings with ...Mistie,<br />I would probavly go with small rings with mesh because the fabric will scrunch together more compactly than a cotton/spandex fabric.<br />Good luck!<br />LeahAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10067831645040029841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-708986657830135442012-07-10T14:11:34.311-04:002012-07-10T14:11:34.311-04:00humplys 22fWhat would be a good size of ring if I ...humplys 22fWhat would be a good size of ring if I were making a mesh sling to swim with? Thanks,<br />MistieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-871002917148968772012-05-06T09:47:08.991-04:002012-05-06T09:47:08.991-04:00Thank you everyone for responding to this post. I...Thank you everyone for responding to this post. I am highly interested in making my sling, but didn't want to buy the rings online (impatient). I will be headed to Lowes or Home Depot today to find the rings. I just cant imagine spending $50 for a simple conceptAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-89145475311506029172011-02-15T09:04:24.309-05:002011-02-15T09:04:24.309-05:00Andrea,
That's really it! It's super easy....Andrea,<br />That's really it! It's super easy. Then you just have to decide whether you are going to sew your rings secure or thread the sling without sewing in the rings. Good luck!<br />LeahAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10067831645040029841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-81513676853230672162011-02-15T08:09:05.053-05:002011-02-15T08:09:05.053-05:00Thanks Leah,
So I just buy 2 1/2 yards then fold ...Thanks Leah,<br /><br />So I just buy 2 1/2 yards then fold in half and sew? Thanks so much, sorry to sound like a dummy!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16675889775117812526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-54564996920311122982011-02-14T16:54:37.846-05:002011-02-14T16:54:37.846-05:00Andrea,
You will be just fine with the 44" fa...Andrea,<br />You will be just fine with the 44" fabric - that's what I use. Good luck!<br />LeahAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10067831645040029841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-42769529453775001622011-02-14T12:33:36.785-05:002011-02-14T12:33:36.785-05:00Sorry I have to correct my last comment the fabric...Sorry I have to correct my last comment the fabric is 44" wide.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16675889775117812526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37073284.post-47911333212102579032011-02-14T12:30:17.391-05:002011-02-14T12:30:17.391-05:00I love your blogs! I am new to all of this and I d...I love your blogs! I am new to all of this and I do have a question, If I get fabric that is 45 inches wide and hem the edges will that be enough for a ring sling or should I buy 5 yards and sew them together (hamburger way) to make it stronger? I was looking at a cotton calico print that I love and I am just worried it won't be strong enough.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16675889775117812526noreply@blogger.com