Baby Carrier Sling
Learn how to sew a comfortable, practical baby carrier sling for carrying your little one on your hip. This easy project includes a print-ready A4 pattern. Make it yourself with Lulu Ferris!
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What you’ll make
Sew a baby carrier sling intended for carrying a child on your hip. Its double-layered fabric body connects to adjustable backpack webbing, with a padded shoulder protector for added comfort.
The finished sling measures approximately 41 cm wide by 56 cm high. The one-size pattern states an approximate maximum child-weight range of 9–20 kg.
What you’ll learn in this class
- Assemble and turn the double-layered sling body.
- Finish polypropylene or cotton webbing to help prevent fraying.
- Insert and reinforce the webbing with rows and crossed stitching.
- Sew and finish a batting-filled shoulder protector.
- Test and stitch openings sized for the chosen webbing.
- Thread the shoulder protector, buckle, and adjustable strap.
Fabric and materials
Use a sturdy fabric for the sling body; the sample uses canvas. You will also need backpack webbing, a compatible buckle, and batting for the shoulder protector.
The PDF specifies webbing and a buckle in a compatible width of 4 or 5 cm. The class shows how to size the stitched openings for the width you choose.
Make it your own
Use the sling fabric for the padded shoulder protector to create a coordinated finish. Adapt its stitched openings to fit either 4 or 5 cm webbing.
Size and intended weight range
This is a one-size design measuring approximately 41 cm wide by 56 cm high. The pattern states an approximate maximum child-weight range of 9–20 kg.
The class includes an A4 pattern for home printing.
Pattern & materials
Patterns are included with membership
Active members can download every available PDF and materials list.
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