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Gauze ?

Posted by on Jul. 20, 2012 at 5:18 PM
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Debating on what I want to do for a new baby carrier, really leaning towards a wrap but not sure, and as always if it's cheaper to make then that's what I'm gonna do. Plus I really want an ombre or tye-died one....anyhow, does guaze fray at the ends? I don't have a serger so if it frays can I just hem it and it still look ok?

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sadiebug1228
by Member on Jul. 20, 2012 at 7:06 PM

why would u use gauze to make a baby carrier? im confussed...is there something im missing?

MamaSulli2005
by Bronze Member on Jul. 20, 2012 at 7:11 PM
Gauze wraps make great carriers. Gauze, woven, linens, etc. I can't find any of the later that I like. And gauze is super lightweight do good for summer.

Quoting sadiebug1228:

why would u use gauze to make a baby carrier? im confussed...is there something im missing?

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MamaSulli2005
by Bronze Member on Jul. 20, 2012 at 7:12 PM
On another note maybe you're thinking medical gauze not fabric?

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why would u use gauze to make a baby carrier? im confussed...is there something im missing?

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sadiebug1228
by Member on Jul. 20, 2012 at 7:14 PM

yeah i was lol i didnt even consider fabric lol the only thing that went thru my mind was medical gauze cause i just bought some this morning cause my df burnt his hand at work so yeah....im having a slow day lol

Quoting MamaSulli2005:

On another note maybe you're thinking medical gauze not fabric?

Quoting sadiebug1228:

why would u use gauze to make a baby carrier? im confussed...is there something im missing?


MamaSulli2005
by Bronze Member on Jul. 20, 2012 at 7:39 PM
Lol no problem :) been there a million times.

Quoting sadiebug1228:

yeah i was lol i didnt even consider fabric lol the only thing that went thru my mind was medical gauze cause i just bought some this morning cause my df burnt his hand at work so yeah....im having a slow day lol

Quoting MamaSulli2005:

On another note maybe you're thinking medical gauze not fabric?



Quoting sadiebug1228:

why would u use gauze to make a baby carrier? im confussed...is there something im missing?


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ZsMommy
by Heids on Jul. 20, 2012 at 8:01 PM

BTY gauze is still very thin and does fray (I used to work @ JoAnn's,I've measured n cut BTY gauze)...I personally wouldn't use it-but that's just my opinion.

MamaSulli2005
by Bronze Member on Jul. 20, 2012 at 8:54 PM
Oh yes I know its thin, but people sell them and use them all the time. Im gonna go tomorrow I think and see what they have. If it's too thin what would you suggest? I just know it should be woven, cotton, and non stretchy. As well as light weight.

Quoting ZsMommy:

BTY gauze is still very thin and does fray (I used to work @ JoAnn's,I've measured n cut BTY gauze)...I personally wouldn't use it-but that's just my opinion.

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The_Monster_Mom
by Emerald Member on Jul. 20, 2012 at 9:51 PM
Gauze is GREAT for wraps! You can just hem the ends. Do a rolled hem.
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MamaSulli2005
by Bronze Member on Jul. 20, 2012 at 9:54 PM

That's what I was thinking too :) Now I just need to decide what colors I want to dye it...Thinking green ombre would be really cool, or green and blue tie dye.....

Quoting The_Monster_Mom:

Gauze is GREAT for wraps! You can just hem the ends. Do a rolled hem.


skarlet
by Member on Jul. 20, 2012 at 10:07 PM

I have been looking into this too and I just can't decide on a fabric. I want to make a ring sling. I am due with our third within the next month. I have an idea of what I want I just can't find it.

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