If you are a member of our Facebook Group, check out this poll and its comments to see members personal experiences and opinions of water ring slings!Side note: water ring slings are designed for wet use, NOT for general hot weather use. Mesh tends to slip when dry, and the polyester, despite the holes, can be very sweaty. For hot weather, the general recommendation is either osnaburg, linen, or a linen/rayon blend fabric. Check out our regular ring sling tutorial if you are working with these fabrics.
Examples of good mesh: | |
Examples: | |||
Small dimples are a sign of wicking mesh Safe for a long, 3-pass stretchy wrap Not safe for short wraps or slings. | Netting or "Utility Mesh" Not safe for ANY babywearing purposes | Holes too small; like has 4-way stretch Probably safe for a stretchy wrap Not safe for slings or short wraps | More Utility Mesh Not safe for ANY babywearing purposes |
The correct mesh can be used for a variety of woven wrap carries, but should never be used for knotless, tension-based carries like as a no sew ring sling or No No No Hip Carry.
Athletic mesh does NOT need to have the edges hemmed, but you may choose to fold and hem or serge the edges for a more finished look. This is completely optional, though.
Fold over 12"-24 for the "shoulder" | Pull the fold through 2 sling rings (medium rings pictured; small rings would work equally well.) |
Reach through the loop of the fold and grab both tails. | Pull both tails back through the loop. | Working your way carefully across the width of EACH of the tails, pull the knot snug. | Flip the knot over. Wear like a normal ring sling, with the short tail of the shoulder tucked under the main body of the sling. |
I | Attachment | History | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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jpg | Nosewwater-4.jpg | r1 | manage | 3382.8 K | 2017-07-08 - 17:56 | AlyssaLeonard | |
jpg | Nosewwater-5.jpg | r1 | manage | 3345.0 K | 2017-07-08 - 17:56 | AlyssaLeonard | |
jpg | Nosewwater-3.jpg | r1 | manage | 3273.6 K | 2017-07-08 - 17:56 | AlyssaLeonard | |
jpg | Nosewwater-2.jpg | r1 | manage | 3203.2 K | 2017-07-08 - 17:56 | AlyssaLeonard | |
jpg | Nosewwater-1.jpg | r1 | manage | 2585.2 K | 2017-07-08 - 17:56 | AlyssaLeonard | |
jpg | Nosewwater-6.jpg | r1 | manage | 1929.5 K | 2017-07-08 - 17:56 | AlyssaLeonard | |
png | StretchDiagram.png | r1 | manage | 73.8 K | 2017-07-08 - 16:03 | AlyssaLeonard |