I want to make a sling - help please!

[Hopeful]

I am totally confused as to what design to choose!

I want one to carry my newborn in and hopefully also when s/he gets older.

As it's going to be a July baby I thought linen would be the best material.

I thought a ring sling would be best but I know nothing about slings!

Can someone please advise on what design is best and where I can find clear instructions?

Thanks! :)

[DogwoodMama]

Here's some resources I know about...

http://www.mammasmilk.com/pages/makeyourown.php

http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/index.html?Baby/index.html

HTH!!!

I personally use a pleated ring sling made by Jan as my primary sling... If you are good at sewing, then you could probably make that. Also, it is VERY easy to do a pouch, so you could probably make one of those as well! I know Amy (Wholly Mama) started making them after Hotslings got popular! :)

[MarynMunchkins]

Jan's pattern is awesome! :tu I like a ring sling for little babies, and a mei tei once they get older (20+ lbs.) I used Jan's site to make both. :)

[Saphirah]

http://www.slingmemommy.com/#_instructions_for_making
This is the site I used when making my sling it's pretty simple.