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The cheapest wrap around!

by Mandy M
(Texas)

How's this for a $5 wrap!

I am a new babywearer and I had a pouch as my first carrier. It was great but I saw a video of how to wrap a Moby and was fascinated. Being a broke new mom, I went to the $1 fabric table at Walmart and got 5 yards of wonderful purple stretchy fabric. I sliced the width to 20 inches and started wrapping! Now I'm hooked! I have made several other wraps since then but this was my first and is still my favorite! I get stopped everywhere wearing it and I point them all in the direction of the $1 fabric and YouTube!

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Aug 03, 2010
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Help making a Wrap
by: Anonymous

I am new to the wrap thing. I just need some info to get the rigth wrap. I have a 1yr and would love to start wraping him but not sure which one is right email..Isaacs313@aol.com.. I have looked into the mai tai, and just the mobe.

Thanks

Jan 12, 2010
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I did this too!
by: Jana

I love my wraps too!! Found 5 yards of fabric for 1.99 (total, not per yard) at a thrift store and was able to make 2 adult wraps (20" wide) and 1 kids wrap (15" wide and same 5 yard length) for dolls!! The kids love the wrap as much as I do :)

Jan 07, 2010
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You rock! Thanks so much!
by: Melissa O.

I am expecting my 4th and am fascinated by this type of wrap. I carried my now 21 month old in a Jeep front carrier pack but wanted a wrap so badly. I was just unwilling to pay $40 for one. Now with a new baby on the way I am dying to get a wrap and even considered spending an absurd amount of money for a piece of cloth. Then I had a thought, maybe I could make my own... So I did a search on google for done advice and found you! I am so inspired and excited! Walmart here I come.

Nov 08, 2008
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Fabric
by: Elena

I just bought my 5 yards but walmart didnt have a fabric section so had to go to a fabric store. I got 5 yards by 60 inches so I have enough to make 3 count them 3 at the same price as buying 1 of the "sleepy wraps" that are sold online. He He I am happy hope the baby will be too!!!

Oct 14, 2008
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BF in public
by: bjartgoddess

Wonderful. I wore my last one in a front backpack. Whatever you call them!!?? I just found out I am expecting again, and was looking for a way to breastfeed in public. I think your sling/wrap is perfect.

Thank you--Genius!!

Sep 24, 2008
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sweet wrap
by: Sherry

Love this wrap
im going to find how you did it.

Aug 04, 2008
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How to wrap
by: Anonymous

Love the idea! If you want to know how to wrap click on this link- http://www.mobywrap.com/t-instructions.aspx GOOD LUCK ALL!

May 28, 2008
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baby wrapping
by: Donna

any way you could show us how to actually wrap a baby? thanks.

May 15, 2008
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Very resourceful!
by: Anonymous

What a nice wrap on a small budget!

May 14, 2008
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I love purple!
by: Anonymous

What a soft and comfy wrap! Nice job!

May 14, 2008
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Wow! great job!
by: Stacy

I'm sooo jealous and wish I could sew.

May 14, 2008
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this makes a great cheap wrap!
by: brittneyc

AWESOME

May 08, 2008
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Way to go Monica!!!
by: Mandy

I am so glad you found some great fabric! I hope it works out as well for you as it did for me. Thanks everyone so much for all the enthusiasum! It is so encouraging!

May 08, 2008
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Me Too!
by: monica

I just today bought 5 yards of nice stretchy fabric at Walmart for $1/ yard. It's a yummy chocolate brown! I can't wait to try it on!

May 05, 2008
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Yay for cheapness LOL!!!
by: Anonymous

Very nice

May 02, 2008
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Excellent
by: Jessica

I love it. The wrap looks very comfortable and it's great that it was so cheap to make. Great work!

May 02, 2008
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awesome
by: Anonymous

awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

May 02, 2008
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Deserves it!
by: Jesse

This is an inspirational entry because it really shows that you don't have to spend $$$ on a fancy foreign piece of cloth to have a great and functional wrap.

Apr 22, 2008
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My vote!
by: Sandra

So far, this one gets my vote. Sure, it isn't fancy but it really IS what babywearing is all about, like another commenter said. I love it that sometimes the thrifty way ends up being just perfect. Plus, you'd look great in that purple storch!

Apr 21, 2008
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awesome
by: Candy Sims

Great Work!

Apr 20, 2008
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Great wrap job!
by: kalohabreeze

now this is really what bwing is all about, not expensive carriers but finding what works.. great job! And might I add what an ecellent wrap job you did too!

Apr 20, 2008
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SMARTY!
by: Hillery

Way to go making such a cool and CHEAP wrap!

Apr 18, 2008
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AWESOME!
by: Anonymous

That wrap looks super comfy and cute! I LOVE it!

Apr 18, 2008
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very cute!
by: Anonymous

I love that! Frugal mamas to the rescue!

Apr 18, 2008
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Wow, looks beautiful and so cheap!
by: Anonymous

Way to go mama, on finding such a deal!

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