X-Box Practice

X-Box Practice

WE TAKE REINFORCEMENT SERIOUSLY. All Sew Toot patterns require reinforcement stitching, whether that is bar-tacking, overlocking/overcasting, or creating x-boxes to secure straps and webbing. The x-box is one we use very often. It’s also known by quite a few...

Testing Your Carrier For Safety

  Testing Your Handmade Carrier for Safety You did it! You sewed a baby carrier. Now it’s time to test it and ensure that it is safe for use. I get asked for the “weight rating” of handmade carriers often. That is such a subjective topic because...
Baby Carrier Padding and Foam FAQ

Baby Carrier Padding and Foam FAQ

Let’s talk carrier padding. This might not be the most exciting topic, but foam really can make the difference between a comfortable, professional carrier and one that you’ll chop up for parts later. Each Sew Toot carrier pattern calls for a certain type...