Wrap fabric question

Dancer109 · **Posted:** Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:39 pm

Hi guys! Hoping I can get some advice here

I make wraps, but they are cotton jersey(great for almost everything, and perfect for our cold weather LOL). However, after seeing alot of rucksack and tibetan carries, I want to try out a no stretch wrap as I'm sure I will notice a difference on those carries.

So.....specifically what kind of fabric am I looking for?? I have a few good wholesalers here, but LOVE etsy for buying fabrics. Any advice is greatly appreciated as I would love to try some new carries with a different fabric! Thanks~

Dancer109 · **Posted:** Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:40 pm

Oh! Also meant to add, that it can definitely be lightweight as I do travel alot and love going to hot climates!

heather · **Joined:** Wed Jul 09, 2008 1:40 pm **Posts:** 232

You could use any kind of woven cotton with a bit of give (diagonal give). Cotton gauze might be best for warm locations. Linen works well.

Greenwearer · **Joined:** Fri May 30, 2008 10:35 pm **Posts:** 71

Osnaberg - the fabric varies a bit so it's worth asking around for the best place to get it

Sleeping baby productions makes RS's out of it

owsleyjb · **Posted:** Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:35 am

Greenwearer wrote:

Osnaberg - the fabric varies a bit so it's worth asking around for the best place to get it

Sleeping baby productions makes RS's out of it

I 2nd this. I've made several from osnaberg. Make sure you get the kind that is not permanent press. I ordered a bolt from Joanne.com and it didn't specify, but when it arrived it was PP. I still like it, but much prefer the non-PP.

cottongirl · **Joined:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 6:40 pm **Posts:** 110

I hear the osnaburg from fabric.com is especially good. I'm hoping to try some out pretty soon. And maybe do this with the leftovers: http://www.craftstylish.com/item/13024/how-to-make-cocktail-and-dinner-napkins

Dylan's mum · **Posted:** Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:03 am

Thanks for posting this. I also bought a jersey knit to make my own wrap. It works great for doing a front carry, but I was wondering what kind to use when I need less stretch. You guys read my mind

AnnesMoM · **Posted:** Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:21 am

Definitely try the Osnaburg. I bought some the other day to play with and it's nice and strong, but lightwieght. I would suggest the white Osnaburg that they have at Joann's though. I bought the natural and even after washing it's pretty scratchy. May just be my preference though - it was definitely "grippy"

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cottongirl · **Joined:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 6:40 pm **Posts:** 110

Is the white one from Joann's permanent press?

muttivon6 · **Posted:** Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:49 pm

Thanks for all of your suggestions as I am new to babywearing and am looking into getting some fabric to make my own wrap!

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