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Hand Sewn Baby Swing
by
Amanda C, Hometalk Team
(IC: paid contributor)
6 Materials
$25-31
3.5 Hours
Medium
I've got a lil' niece on the way, so I decided to make her a swing! This tutorial is for those with some sewing knowledge, but, honestly, it is just some straight lines so you don't have to be a pro either. This cloth swing is really pretty simple and super cute! With some sewn fabric, wooden dowels, and rope your lil' bundle will be swinging for joy!
A great place for any baby to swing and sway!
SUPPLIES:
STEP 1: Cut your Fabric.
STEP 2: Hem the Sides
STEP 3: Hem the Middle Piece
At this point this is what your swing should look like. All pieces are sewn into place and we are almost done sewing!
STEP 4: Sew the Raw Edges
STEP 5: Cut Your Dowels
STEP 6: Drill Holes for the Rope
STEP 7: Cut Your Rope
STEP 8: Attach the Rope to All Pieces
STEP 9: Tie a Knot
STEP 10: Hang Your Seat
Look how cute this lil' seat is! I can't wait to gift this gem!
I added a pillow to the back of the swing for extra comfort, and so that there is support when the baby is a bit smaller. I simply cut 2 12.5" x 12.5" squares from the fabric and sewed them together and filled them with cotton. (A normal ol' square pillow.) This is completely optional!
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Suggested materials:
- Canvas / Duckcloth Fabric (Local)
- Wooden Dowels (Michael's)
- Metal Ring (Lowe's)
- Metal Spring Link (Lowe's)
- Rope Clamps (Home Depot)
- Nylon Rope (Amazon)
Published July 23rd, 2016 12:49 PM
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Chris Cwynar on Feb 21, 2017Love it! I am going to make one for our Grandson.
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Lisa O'Loan on Dec 20, 2017
Thanks for the pattern! We just made a variation, with padding, for our little guy's first Christmas.
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Is your fabric the same on both sides or did you double-back it? I have some duck cloth, but the backside is plain. Would it be too difficult to double back it?