Shopping for fabric for slings.
*At least one layer of the fabric you choose will go against a baby's delicate skin, so you want the fabric to feel good if you lightly touch it to your cheek.
*The fabric can have some "stretch" or "give" to it, but not so much that the sling will loose it's shape.
*Keep in mind the climate and where the baby will be worn. If it's for a winter baby, maybe you want to use a layer of courderoy with a layer of calico, for instance. If it's for a summer baby, maybe a linen blend lined with a lightweight solid cotton would work well.
*The fabric can have some "stretch" or "give" to it, but not so much that the sling will loose it's shape.
*Keep in mind the climate and where the baby will be worn. If it's for a winter baby, maybe you want to use a layer of courderoy with a layer of calico, for instance. If it's for a summer baby, maybe a linen blend lined with a lightweight solid cotton would work well.
A few places to try if you want to shop on-line:
Contemporary Cloth (great vintage desings)
RepotDepot.com(vintage reproduction and retro themed fabrics)
http://www.fabricclub.com/
http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/
http://www.organic-cotton.com/
http://www.fabricline.com/
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/fabricsunlimited
http://www.dharmatrading.com/ (fabrics plus lots of stuff for dyeing etc.)
http://www.unicas.com/ (Guatemalan Fabrics)
http://fabric.com/
http://store.nearseanaturals.com/nearsea/
http://www.pmorganics.com/
http://www.denverfabrics.com/
Well, this list is a place for you start, anyway. If you see something on-line that you really love, you can contact me, send me the picture and I'll let you know what I think about price, suitablility, etc. You can even have the fabric shipped to me.
Contemporary Cloth (great vintage desings)
RepotDepot.com(vintage reproduction and retro themed fabrics)
http://www.fabricclub.com/
http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/
http://www.organic-cotton.com/
http://www.fabricline.com/
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/fabricsunlimited
http://www.dharmatrading.com/ (fabrics plus lots of stuff for dyeing etc.)
http://www.unicas.com/ (Guatemalan Fabrics)
http://fabric.com/
http://store.nearseanaturals.com/nearsea/
http://www.pmorganics.com/
http://www.denverfabrics.com/
Well, this list is a place for you start, anyway. If you see something on-line that you really love, you can contact me, send me the picture and I'll let you know what I think about price, suitablility, etc. You can even have the fabric shipped to me.
Lily, age 2, goes "shopping" with her doll and sling.
When you shop for fabric for a sling, don't base your choice purely on beauty. Test it out.....the fabric needs to be well-made, appealing to touch, and look like something you or the person you're shopping for would want to wear.
*If shopping for a 2-layer sling, both fabrics you choose should have the same amount of stretch.
*If you are looking at polyester fleeces, choose no-pill or anit-pill. The sling will look better longer.
*If you are overwhelmed by choices, shop the clearance land and look for good fabrics that are marked down only because there isn't much left on the bolt.
*If you are looking at polyester fleeces, choose no-pill or anit-pill. The sling will look better longer.
*If you are overwhelmed by choices, shop the clearance land and look for good fabrics that are marked down only because there isn't much left on the bolt.
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