Comments on: The Ultimate Mei Tai Carrier – Durable and Easy to Sew

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:35:43 +0000

Has anyone tried making this out of Hemp material? I imagine it would be very durable.

By: Wabi Sabi Baby

Wabi Sabi Baby — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:50:14 +0000

You could also use drapery or upholstery weight fabric. Nothing stretchy. I have not tried regular cotton/quilting fabric so I don’t know if they would hold up to the wear-and-tear. Good luck!

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:48:03 +0000

Is bottom weight twill or denim the only material to use? I live is a small town, and don’t have easy access to material unless I travel or order online but I do have a lot of cotton material would that work? Otherwise I super excited to get started on my own carrier!

By: Mary Beth

Mary Beth — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:24:40 +0000

Thank you for the lovely pattern! I had been looking for an alternative to the long Mei Tai straps when I found your carrier. The only alteration I made was to have the arm straps connect to the sides of the carrier (like a SSC) instead of crossing in the back. I also added a simple sleeping hood. Your pattern was straightforward and easy to follow– thanks!!

By: Sharleen

Sharleen — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:29:41 +0000

Thanks for that understand now xx

By: Wabi Sabi Baby

Wabi Sabi Baby — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:52:42 +0000

KT,
Yes, they connect to each other centered on the front lower waist area. See my other reply. When I get clear pictures, I’ll post an update.

By: Wabi Sabi Baby

Wabi Sabi Baby — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:50:36 +0000

-Sharleen
the shoulder straps wrap around and connect to each other at the waist. So, for a front carry, you would criss-cross on the back, bring it around to the front lower waist and buckle. For the back carry, bring the straps over then under your arm, criss-cross on the lower back below baby’s butt, and bring it around the front lower waist to bucke. I do not have good pictures. If I get some in the future, I’ll post an update.

By: KT

KT — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:17:30 +0000

I agree – it’s not clear from these instructions where the shoulder straps connect – on other mai tais I’ve seen they connect at the side of the panel but in your pictures it looks like they somehow connect to each other?

By: Sharleen

Sharleen — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:41:08 +0000

Hi can you send me pictures of how the shoulder strap connect do they go around the tummy to?Thanks