Bonding with baby, slings and carriers

I can't remember when I decided that I wanted to wear my baby in a sling or other type carriers, but the moment I saw a pouch sling, I thought, "Hmm, I wonder if I could make one myself" The answer, "YES." Thanks to google and a few great websites, I was able to make not one, but several (too many to count, but I might just have to).

The first carriers I used with my daughter, I bought (the infantino and the baby bjorn). I loved them, but I really loved the ones I made myself. There's something rewarding about making them. Nowadays, I help my friends learn to make slings, too. I've hosted "sewing parties" where we all get together, babies included and get busy sewing and chatting away for most of the day while the babies play (or sleep). I am hosting a few more soon..they've become VERY popular. I enjoy educating, empowering, and entertaining others and these parties do just that!

Here are a few photos of slings (pouch type, ring, type) and mei tei carriers I've sewn:

the first sling (pouch style):


a denim pouch sling


A ring sling (made another pouch sling out of the same fabric)


Ring sling (aka "my spring sling")


My 1st Mei Tai Carrier


My second...


I've also made a few as gifts for friends...