How to sew a sling. Sling-scarf and sling with rings by own hands

The popularity of the slings among young mothers is growing year by year, and more and more needlewomen are interested in sewing sling (sling-scarf or with rings) on their own.

The most favorite among the slings are the classic sling with rings and a scarf, Their sewing will be discussed in this article.

How to sew a sling: a sling scarf

Those who are not afraid of the long winding five-meter cloth, appreciated the convenience of this method of carrying the baby. Plus a sling-scarf in a uniform distribution of the load on the back of the mother, in addition, any probability of displacement of the baby is absent.

In fact, every mother is able to produce such a sling, the instruction for its production is not more difficult than the manual for sewing a raspash or a diaper. Very important is the choice of fabric: for a quality scarf, only a dense cotton knit fabric that is able to stretch perfectly in width will fit, it should not last long at all. This jersey is usually inexpensive, so the homemade sling-scarf is much more affordable than the purchased one.

It will take 480 cm of fabric with a width of 45-60 cm. If the fabric is sold in a width of 90 cm, you can buy 240-250 cm, cut along and sew halves. Cotton shrinkage after washing is usually 5%, and this should be taken into account in the calculations.

If the sling is sewn from the halves, sewing them is better than overlapping. The strength of the sewing sling does not differ from the integral, and when tying it is convenient to orientate on the seam in the middle.

Tails should be made tapering and rounded: it will be easier to tie, and it looks more interesting. All processing is done on the overlock, but a wide zigzag is also suitable. That's the whole answer to the question of how to sew a sling. Sling-scarf can be your first work in the needlework field and start a new hobby.

How to sew a sling with rings

Now for the second option. In Russia, slings are common with rings ranging in width from 60 to 75 cm. The wider the sling, the more comfortable it is to use, so this is what we will sew.

The fabric can be chosen according to your taste, if only it was cotton and strong enough, but not thick. Coarse calico, satin, thin jeans, etc. will do. With rings more difficult - often they have to be ordered on the Internet from other cities, but do not be tempted to use for sling wooden rings designed for curtains. Only special metal guarantees your child safety, and curtain rings break down during use, which can lead to unpleasant consequences.

Slings with bumpers that go along the long side from above and below and are more comfortable to build are more convenient. Before sewing the sling, the sling is cut: 200 cm by 110 cm. Prepare 2 rings with a diameter of 5-6 cm and a sintepon (for the sides and pillows on the shoulder). The open rectangle must be washed, dried and ironed, after which the edges should be trimmed if they are deformed.

Place the fabric face down and measure 46 cm from the end where the tail is supposed to be. From this mark, soft sides will begin. Prepare a 10 cm wide and 60 cm long synthetic belt and attach it along the cut of the fabric from the mark. Wrap the edge 5 cm inside with the sintepon, then fold it again and stitch it. Do the same for the second border.

From the end, where there will be a humeral pad, measure 35 cm. Place the sling face down and begin to bend from above on 5 cm of fabric first to one, then to the other side, collecting the edge of the panel in the accordion. When you reach the center - stop and start the process from the bottom. This is the hardest thing in explaining how to sew a sling. Sling from the edge is a harmonica, after which it is spent and rings are put on it. Then the free part of the accordion bends and tucks over the rings so that they are in the loop. The remaining free edge goes to the creation of a pillow for the shoulder. Under it is put a sinteponovaya layer, after which the edge is attached to the sling from the inside along the sides, the very end is sewn with the gate.

The end of the tail is treated on the overlock or tucked, after which you can start using the sling.