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While there are hundreds of excellent babywearing options available commercially, there are many reasons to Do It Yourself. Whether it’s from a budget standpoint, designing the “perfect” carrier, or simply a love of sewing, DIY is a great option!
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Want to make a carrier but don't even know where to start? Start Here.
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 their website 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 TICKS rules for safe babywearing.
Beginners, Start Here
| *1) Choose Your Carrier Type* | Different Types of Baby Carriers What can I make without a Sewing Machine? |
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| *2) Read Through A Few Tutorials* | See the bottom of the home page for tutorials |
| *3) Buy Safe Materials* | Four Rules of Fabric Selection Rings for sling rings, onbuhimos, and more Where to buy materials in your country |
| *4) Review Safety Tips* | General Construction & Sewing Safety Info |
| *5) Sew!* | Join our Facebook Group for support as you sew your first carrier! |
| *6) Learn to use it* | TICKS Rules for Safe Babywearing Find linked wearing video tutorials on the Carrier Types page! |
General Babywearing Information
| TICKS Rules for Safe Babywearing | Basic babywearing safety rules - memorize before wearing! |
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| Can I wear baby on my back? | General safety standards for back carrying with each type of carrier. |
| Abbreviations & Lingo | Common abbreviations and shorthand used in babywearing and DIY. |
| Accurate Terminology (and why it's important) | Why we are specific with the language we use regarding:
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| Woven Wrap Carries by Size |
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Different Types of Carriers
| The Different Types of Carriers |
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| Carrier Comparisons |
Materials & Construction
| Safe Fabric for Wraps, Slings or Other Carriers |
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| Safe Fabric for Water Use | Selecting an appropriate mesh for a water ring sling or wrap. |
| Sling rings | Selecting safe and appropriate rings for:
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| Can My Fabric Stretch? | Appropriate stretch for wraps and slings |
| Where to buy babywearing materials | Sources for various countries to buy:
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| Safe dyes | What dyes are safe to use on babywearing |
| General Construction and Sewing Safety Info |
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| Carrier Widths/Lengths |
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| Tapering a Wrap | How to taper a woven wrap |
Misc FAQs
| Tablecloth Babywearing |
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| Selling DIY Carriers |
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| No Sewing Machine? |
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Tutorials and Patterns
| Wraps and Slings |
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| Asian Style Baby Carriers | |
| Full Buckle Carriers | |
| Other Tutorials | Accessories
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