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<img align="left" alt="Sewing.jpg" height="225" src="%ATTACHURL%/Sewing.jpg" title="Sewing.jpg" width="400" /> *Welcome to wiki.BabywearingDIY.com!* Babywearing has numerous benefits, and fortunately, there are hundreds of wonderful carriers on the market. There are many reasons to choose to Do It Yourself, though. Whether it’s from a budget standpoint, being able to design the “perfect” carrier for yourself, or simply a love of sewing, DIY is a great option. There are many different options based on personal preference, sewing skill level, and baby’s age. <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Feel free to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/247329292025830/" target="_blank" title="DIY Babywearing on Facebook">join us on Facebook</a> to ask questions, make suggestions and enjoy other people’s creations as well as sharing your own!</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <blockquote> <p dir="ltr"> *Want to make a carrier but don't even know where to start? [[StartHere][Start Here]].* </p> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <blockquote> <p dir="ltr">Safety Reminder: While we have done our best to compile the clearest, most thorough database of DIY Babywearing safety information, you are liable for whatever you create. We endeavor to give the clearest instructions and always err far on the side of caution, but it is up to you to make and use your carrier safely. Be sure to inspect your DIY carriers thoroughly before every use, and do not use a carrier you do not feel confident in. It is always a good idea to learn to use your carrier with the help of an official BWI Group. Search <a href="http://babywearinginternational.org/about-bwi/chapters/" target="_blank">their website</a> to find a local group. If there are no groups local to you, you can also join a group on Facebook, whether it is a nearby BWI Group or a global group like Everyday Babywearing, and post a picture for a “fit check.” Be sure to always follow the [[TicksRules][TICKS rules]] for safe babywearing.</p> </blockquote> ---++++ General Babywearing Information | *[[TicksRules][TICKS Rules for Safe Babywearing]]* | Basic babywearing safety rules - memorize before wearing! | | *[[BackCarries][Can I wear baby on my back?]]* | General safety standards for back carrying with each type of carrier. | | *[[BabywearingAbbreviations][Abbreviations & Lingo]]* | Common abbreviations and shorthand used in babywearing and DIY. | | *[[AccurateTerminology][Accurate Terminology (and why it's important)]]* | <p>Why we are specific with the language we use regarding:</p> <ul> <li>Rebozo</li> <li>Kanga</li> <li>Meh dai/Bei dai</li> <li>Onbuhimo</li> <li>Podaegi/Nyia</li> <li>The Didymos Prima</li> </ul> | | *[[WrapCarries][Woven Wrap Carries by Size]]* | <ul> <li>Explanation of "base" and sizing</li> <li>How/where to learn to wrap</li> <li>Front/Hip Carries by size</li> <li>Back Carries by size</li> <li>Tandem Carries</li> </ul> | ---++++ Different Types of Carriers | *[[CarrierTypes][The Different Types of Carriers]]* | <ul> <li>All the major carrier types & descriptions</li> <li>Pictures of variations</li> <li>What ages they are ideal for</li> <li>Advantages/Disadvantages of each</li> <li>Instructional videos for wearing</li> </ul> | | *Carrier Comparisons* | <ul> <li> [[OnbuvsMeitai][Meh Dai vs Onbuhimo vs Podaegi]]</li> <li> [[WovenvsStretchy][Woven Wraps vs Stretchy Wraps]]</li> <li> [[PleatedvsGathered][Pleated Ring Sling vs Gathered Ring Sling]]</li> <li> [[OsnaburgvsDuck][Osnaburg vs Duck for wraps]]</li> <li> [[WhatCarrier][Comparisons based on heat, ease of use, ease of construction, etc]]</li> </ul> | ---++++ Materials & Construction | *[[SafeFabric][Safe Fabric for Wraps, Slings or Other Carriers]]* | <ul> <li>4 Rules of Fabric Selection</li> <li>Specific Fabric Suggestions</li> <li>Printable Shopping Guide</li> </ul> | | *[[WaterFabric][Safe Fabric for Water Use]]* | Selecting an appropriate mesh for a water ring sling or wrap. | | *[[SlingRings][Sling rings]]* | Selecting safe and appropriate rings for:<br /> <ul> <li>Ring Slings</li> <li>Onbuhimos</li> <li>Ring-waist meh dais</li> <li>etc</li> </ul><p>Including:</p> <ul> <li>Where to buy</li> <li>What size you need</li> <li>Safe substitutions</li> </ul> | | *[[FabricStretch][Can My Fabric Stretch?]]* | Appropriate stretch for wraps and slings | | *[[MaterialsSources][Where to buy babywearing materials]]* | <p>Sources for various countries to buy:</p> <ul> <li>Fabric</li> <li>Sling rings</li> <li>Buckles and webbing</li> </ul> | | *[[SafeDyes][Safe dyes]]* | What dyes are safe to use on babywearing | | *[[GeneralConstruction][General Construction and Sewing Safety Info]]* | <ul> <li>Reinforcement stitches</li> <li>What kind of thread to use</li> <li>X Boxes</li> <li>Number of body panels needed</li> <li>Where it is safe to hand sew</li> </ul> | | *[[WidthsLengths][Carrier Widths/Lengths]]* | <ul> <li>Ring Slings</li> <li>Woven Wraps</li> <li>Stretchy Wraps</li> <li>Pouch slings</li> </ul> | | *[[WrapTapers][Tapering a Wrap]]* | How to taper a woven wrap | ---++++ Misc FAQs | [[TableclothBabywearing][ *Tablecloth Babywearing* ]] | <ul> <li>What Tablecloths to Use</li> <li>What You Can Make</li> <li>How to Seam Tablecloths for a long wrap</li> </ul> | | [[ForSale][ *Selling DIY Carriers* ]] | <ul> <li>Short answer: in the USA, no.</li> </ul> | | [[NoSew][<b><span style="background-color: transparent;">No Sewing Machine?</span></b>]] | <ul> <li>What carriers you can DIY without a sewing machine</li> </ul> | ---++++ Tutorials and Patterns | *Wraps and Slings* | <ul> <li> [[WovenWrap][Woven Wrap]]</li> <li> [[RingSling][Ring Sling]]</li> <li> [[NosewRingsling][No Sew Ring Sling]]</li> <li> [[WaterSling][Water Ring Sling]]</li> <li> [[PouchSling][Pouch Sling]]</li> <li> [[StretchyWrap][Stretchy Wrap]]<span style="background-color: transparent;"> (Regular & Water Use)</span></li> <li> [[TshirtCarrier][Dual Pouch Carrier]]<span style="background-color: transparent;"> ("T-shirt" Carrier)</span></li> </ul> | | *Asian Style Baby Carriers* | <ul> <li> [[MehDai][Meh Dai]]</li> <li> [[TraditionalOnbu][Onbuhimo]]</li> <li> [[ReverseOnbuhimo][Reverse Onbuhimo]]</li> <li> [[XOnbuhimo][X-Onbuhimo (Panel-less Onbuhimo)]]</li> <li> [[PodaegiCarrier][Podaegi/Nyia]]</li> </ul> | | *Full Buckle Carriers* | <ul> <li> [[BuckleCarrier][Soft Structured Carrier]]</li> <li> [[BuckleOnbuhimo][Buckle Onbuhimo]]</li> </ul> | | *Other Tutorials* | [[BabywearingAccessories][Accessories]]<br /> <ul> <li>Slip Covers</li> <li>Bags/Hip Pouches</li> <li>Hoods</li> <li>Babywearing Coats/Ponchos</li> <li>Suck Pads</li> <li>Drool Bibs</li> <li>Reach Straps</li> </ul><p dir="ltr"> [[DollCarriers][Doll Carriers for Children]]</p> |
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