Denim Patch
Within a week of Mama Patch launching, 3 Mama Patch slings has been sold. Two of them are Denim Patch design.
Mama Patch Denim sling is made of strong and sturdy linen. When I shopped for fabric for my slings, I am so surprise to find that linen is so much more expensive than cotton. Hearing so much about using linen for baby sling making, I decided to try to make one. Although new fabric is crisp, a linen is definitely easy to be sewn and stitched.
When Yen showed me her work, I am so impressed with the outcome of the color and her embroidery. For our denim, we used colorful butterfly patches, with a matching golden thread. Pairing up with a pair of bronze aluminium rings, Denim Patch looks so vintage and cool. Certainly a great buy.
Facts about linen:
Made with fibers from the flax plant. One of the oldest fibers in use, used very often in hot climates. Excellent “wicking” properties, will absorb and release perspiration quickly. Strong and breathable. Downside: wrinkles very easily. Some weaves are stiff, others can be more flowing and comfortable.
Tips with linen
New linen is crisp. Some said hang dry and steam iron and just use them a LOT. Sit on them, sleep on them and just keep using them. Linen often takes a while to soften–but that’s what makes it strong, too. It’s just the nature of linen.
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