DIY Ring Sling – Sewing Tutorial

Ring slings are really popular because they are comfortable and so easy to use. I have already used mine to go grocery shopping, go for walks, tour the city, and go out to lunch. I basically use it when I go out and would rather just carry my baby, or at home when they are fussy and my arms are getting … Continue reading “DIY Ring Sling – Sewing Tutorial”

Materials:
2.5 yards of fabric (CLICK HERE for information about fabric)
2 medium or large aluminum rings (rings that are made for slings)
matching thread
pins or Wonder Tape
Fabric Scissors (to cut fabric in half)
Iron
Fabric Marker (anything that will wash out)

Directions:

Prep – Prewash and dry your fabric the way you plan on doing so in the future after your sling is made. The fabric will fray, so you can sew or serge the two raw sides together before washing, or just cut the loose threads afterwards.

1- Cut your fabric down the middle so that you have two pieces of fabric that are 2.5 yards long by about 25-30 inches wide. You will use one of the pieces of fabric to make one ring sling. **Must be one continuous piece of fabric for safety.**

2- To make a finished edge, start with one of the long sides, and fold over a quarter inch and iron. Fold the fabric over a quarter inch one more time so that the raw edge is encased in the folds. Iron and pin. Do the same for the other long side, and then the two short sides. Pin well or use Wonder Tape (wash away tape) to keep the fabric in place.

3- Right now you are only going to sew over three sides (two long and one short). Starting at a corner, sew up one of the long sides, pivot at the corner and continue over one of the short sides; pivot again and sew down the other long side, leaving the second short side unfinished. Back stitch at the beginning and end.

4- Measure 15 inches down from the end that is not sewn. Draw a straight line all the way across the fabric.

5- Get the end that is not sewn and pull it through both rings. Make sure not to twist the fabric while pulling it through.

6- Line up the unsewn edge with the line you just made. The finished edges should face each other. Pin well or use Wonder Tape to keep the fabric in place.

7- Sew over both layers of fabric, as close to the edge as possible (1/8 inch). Back stitch at the beginning and end. Sew another line 1/4 inch above that. Back stitch at the beginning and end. Sew one more line 1/4 inch above that (for a total of 3 lines). Back stitch at the beginning and end.

And you’re done! Make sure to wash out Wonder Tape before using. There are great tutorials on Youtube on how to use your sling. CLICK HERE for a great video that covers all the ring slings basics.

Happy ring sling sewing and wearing!!

Click here for the PDF printable tutorial!

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