Do you like those trendy baby wrap carriers but not want to spend an arm and a leg to get one?
They are super, super easy to make!
All you need are scissors and the ability to cut fabric in a straight line. Its really that simple and you will soon be babywearing!
The secret to a comfy wrap is the fabric.
You’ll want to look for fabric that is “interlock” this basically means that it is a stretchy, knitted fabric that is made in such a way that the edges do not fray. As the edges of the fabric don’t fray, this wrap does not require any sewing skills in order to create it.
Really, it is incredibly simple!
Baby wrap instructions:
- You’ll want to get 5-6 yards of interlock fabric.
- Each batch of fabric can create 2-3 wraps.
- You will want to cut your fabric into long strips.
- I folded the fabric like a hotdog.
- The width of each strip needs to be a minimum of 16 inches wide (I have some as wide as 25 inches – but they are more bulky). I laid my fabric out on our couch to help contain the yardage as I cut them.
Viola! You now have 2-3 baby wraps!
I wish I’d known this when I had my pumpkin- instead i ended up paying so much for one! This is truly great info Rachel!
PS. I just LOVE that pic of you and the sweet sleeping princess. Adorable!
Shan:)
Thanks! I have been making pouch style slings to wear my babies, but my 16 month old weighs over 30 lbs and I have been thinking I need something more supportive for carrying him. This looks like it would distribute his weight across my back possibly much better than the over the shoulder style does. I appreciate your sharing this!
Love the video! Nothing more fashionable on a man than a baby in a sling!
The video is great! That is such a tiny baby!
Hi! Unfortunately, I am not able to view the video as it has been deleted on youtube. So now I am looking for directions on how to wrap a baby after cutting the fabric as mentioned above? Please shoot me an email, I am excited to make my own Moby Wrap
Thanks!
Anna Campbell
This is such a great idea! And saves so much money! I never tried this with my baby but am hoping to with others in the future. Thanks for sharing this! I have a party going on over at my blog that is dedicated to using your craft stash items. The link is open for most of October and I would love to have you join! Here is the link if you are interested: http://mylilpumpkinpatch.blogspot.com/2011/10/document.html
I did the same thing after my second child was born. I actually bought one at the store, laid it out and traced it on my own fabric and wah la! I had a great wrap for seriously a 10th of the cost that the Moby cost (I bought my fabric on clearance!)
Great job!
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I got a Moby at my baby shower with my Princess (our first child) and I loved it. This is such an easy thing to make. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Blessings!
Awesome! If you want finished edges, all you need is a “stretch” needle for your machine and matching thread. Then, simply zigzag stitch all the way around the perimeter of the piece. Roll each edge in on itself, one at a time, and repeat. Simple!
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I’ve been looking for a pattern or tutorial on how to make one of these! Thanks for sharing.
Nice wrap…SWEET babe…beautiful Momma!
Deborah ?? (visiting happily from http://upcyclingmylife.blogspot.com/... hope you’ll drop by to say hi too…)
Great money saving idea! I wish there was a tutorial like this when my kiddies were babies. I paid too much for the baby carriers!
This is pretty neat. I love baby carriers but they can be quite pricey.
I would love it if you would link this up over on my blog carnival Family Time Tuesday.
Janice
I just love this- such an excellent solution for mom’s and dad’s.
Thanks for sharing last week on my mommy resource and solution meme. This was one of the most clicked submissions.
You can check it out here: http://www.crystalandcomp.com/2011/10/the-mommy-club-share-your-resources-and-solutions-13/
Great tips, I love baby wraps and making your own is the best thing ever. You get a product that is better than sliced bread and you get the satisfaction of having made it yourself. Oh yeah it’s cheap too. Thanks a lot.
You might want to check the video though, it looks like it’s gone down (for me at least)
Thanks so much for sharing this at the Stache Party! I love this idea of saving so much money! I hope you’ll come back next month to link up!
Stephanie
mylilpumpkinpatch.blogspot.com
I featured this at the Stache Party. Feel free to grab a featured button! http://mylilpumpkinpatch.blogspot.com/2011/10/this-is-what-i-made-with-my-stache-last.html