A few months ago, I want to say in late October or early November, my friend Catherine and I were out shopping. I needed to go to Costco and once we got there I decided to put both of my little boys in the cart, instead of wearing Hunter in my SweetPod.
*gasp* “Can I try your baby carrier, then?!” Catherine asked.
“Well, of course.”
I proceeded to help her adjust and get her little guy loaded up. We tried him on the front, swung him to the back, and then Catherine proceeded to stroll, no, proudly strut through Costco exclaiming things like, “This is so liberating!” “This is so much more comfortable than the Baby Bjorn!”
I said, “I’ll totally make you one!”
Um, well, I just finished it. Here it is hot off the sewing table.
I immediately had to try it out before I walked it over to its rightful owner. Since pictures I took myself were more of the mess in my art room than the brand-spanking new SweetPod, I enlisted Jonah’s photo taking abilities.
I used apple green canvas duck for the solid heavyweight fabric, which I totally love. The carrier I wear daily has a dark brown denim, which has worn in beautifully and is really soft and comfy, but I really like the hefty feel of the canvas on this one.
I think Catherine and her little guy like it too.
I hear it made maneuvering the airport a cinch the other weekend.
I’m glad you like it Catherine!!
Sorry it took me so long.
(So, I’ve had several people ask if I would sew them a SweetPod. As much as I’d like to say yes, I think you’d be sorry. As you can see– it’s a long time between October and the end of February, which is how long it took me to get this one done. Your baby would probably outgrow it before I could get it to you! And, part of the fun is being able to say, “Yeah, I made it.” Which you totally can. Even Jessica says so. And I promise you’ll be able to do it in much less than 4 months.)
Wow. You’re so talented Jessica!! Love it!
That is amazing!! We left our Ergo behind at an event and we miss it so…
Warm wishes.
Hey, I made the same so cut hat for my daughter!
I really love this pattern!
And I love the sling you make too, very nice and very pratical!
I love that material. I really believe that you can do anything you set your mind to. What a gift you have!
The baby carrier is great!! I might have to make one for a future grandchild. Meanwhile, what hat pattern did you use for the baby hat?? It is SO cute!
Beautiful work.
Ooo, I love the green duck cloth! I just finished my SweetPod carrier and I’m officially in love! Mentioned it on my blog: http://gerberadesigns.com/triedandtrue/?p=306