Sewing Pattern for Babywearing Bag (by Absolute Bobbins)
Babywearing bag sewing pattern
- Ethically woven in the UK
- Handsewn
- Small, limited collections
- Worldwide shipping
This is a listing for a hand-drawn sewing pattern and printed instructions for a babywearing bag from the Absolute Bobbins sewing house. As well as a pattern, you will get a pair of small sling rings (silver or gold) and a matching zip(per), a keyfob clip and an Absolute Bobbins tag. In the order comments, please tell us your preference for ring and zip colour, we will reply by email.
This pattern is suitable for an advanced beginner and requires a sewing machine to complete
You can also use this 25% discount code on any in-stock fabric – AB25 – you need 2m of fabric for your bag.
This Youtube video is a full sew-along for the process
This pattern was designed to be used with babywearing woven cloth, but can be used with any fabric that is practical for bag making – not stretchy or too fine. The pieces, when drawn out on a standard 2 metre x 70cm section of babywearing cloth, tessellate together, leaving very little waste fabric. Many of the Firespiral Slings cloth pieces lend themselves well to this design, as the patterns are repeated and the panels can be cut in a way to hide mismatched patterns. The more intricate the design, the harder it is to match up. These instructions will show you how to lay out the pattern to make an Absolute Bobbins Babywearing Bag, with an open front pocket and ring-adjustable cross-body strap.
Woven Wrap Sizing
Wrap sizes don’t work in the same way as clothing.
Size numbers refer to the length of the woven wrap- the larger the number, the longer the wrap.
Each size is 50cm (20”) longer than the previous size.
SIZE 1 = 2.2M (7’2”)
SIZE 2 = 2.7M (8’8”)
SIZE 3 = 3.2M (10’ 8”)
SIZE 4 = 3.7M (12’)
SIZE 5 = 4.2M (13’8)
SIZE 6 = 4.7M (15’4”)
SIZE 7 = 5.2M (17’)
SIZE 8 = 5.7M (18’7”)
SIZE 9 = 6.2M (20’3”)
Each length offers different options for tying, so there isn’t a single size that will ‘fit you.
Your body size will determine how big a wrap you need for tying each specific carry. For example, the Front Wrap Cross Carry is a popular starter carry. Some people will be able to use a size 6 for this carry, but others may need a longer (or shorter) wrap depending on their body and baby size.
Read more about understanding wrap sizes
Read more about choosing the right size of wrap for you
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Brushed Cotton Blankets
Our blankets come in two sizes:
Double- 160cm x190cm approx (63″ x 75″)
King Size- 160cm x 220cm approx (63″ x 87″)
Ponchos
Our Ponchos are one size. Height is a bigger factor than dress size when it comes to fit, and they will fit most bodies under 6′ tall! The Poncho is approximately 105cm long at the front, from the base of the neck to the longest taper point (not including the cowl neck), and approx 66cm long at the shoulder, from the base of the neck to the highest point of the hem
Babywearing Bags
Absolute Bobbins:
The main body of the bag is approx 30cm x 30cm x 16cm
The adjustable strap is 180cm to the taper end, and 35cm wide
Wompat:
The zip opening is 30cm wide and the base of the bag is 40cm. It has a depth of approx 30cm and a 10cm wide base.
The adjustable strap is 165cm to the taper end, and 20cm wide
Scarves and Cowls
| Full width Cowl | full wrap width (approx 70cm), 95cm circumference |
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| Scarf | half wrap width (approx 35cm) 2.2m length |
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| Loop scarf | half wrap width (approx 35cm) 1.45m circumference |
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