Sewing and improvising babycarriers

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Adding a zippered pocket Linda's simple but neat method for ading a zippered pocket to the tail of your ring sling. Could also be used on the end of a wrap carrier.
Fabric FAQ Jan Andrea's guide to choosing fabric for making a sling (at sleepingbaby.net)
Fleece ring sling Jan Andrea's instructions for making a fleece ring sling.
Reversible ring sling Jan Andrea's instructions for making a reversible ring sling.
No-sew sling Reverend Jan's improvised sling uses sling rings and takes 2 minutes to make! (at sleepingbaby.net)
Maya Wrap Instructions use a concertina (accordian-style) shoulder.
Sleeping Baby sling Reverend Jan's pattern includes a shoulder design with overlapping pleats (a variation on the accordian shoulder).
Sling-a-ma-bob pattern uses a "hot-dog" style shoulder (folded towards the middle).
SlingMeMommy sling uses a simple "gathered onto the rings" or "fan" shoulder.
Baby Space Adjustable Pouch-style Sling is a hybrid between a pouch (with a curved seam sewn in) and an unpadded ring sling.
Sew a Ring Sling Shoulder Style with No Visible Stitches. Instructions by Ashley, Sweet Things Baby Slings

Samantha Lane's sling Step by step photo instructions for a lightly padded sling with closed tail. (Large pdf file.)
Bravepages adjustable sling - open tail.
Angie's padded sling - thick padding, closed tail, elasticated rails. (Page down past the suggestions to get to the pattern.)
Lydia's padded sling has padded, elasticated rails, padded shoulder, closed tail--second pattern is the padded one(at Lydias-legacy.com). Note that the first pattern on this page is for an unpadded sling, an old version of Reverend Jan's (Sleeping Baby) unpadded sling pattern.
$Elizabeth Lee pattern - open tail
$Sew Creative! pattern - thick padding, sewn tail. Pattern includes rings.

Flat fell seam used for the seam of most pouches. Instructions by Linda.
Stacie's Pouch
KarmaBaby Pouch
$Sew and Go Baby - A Complete Collection Of Practical Baby Gear Projects by Jasmine Hubble Pattern book for babies includes a pouch (looks a bit like the New Native) and a structured soft carrier.
Crocheted pouch Jan Andrea's instructions on making a crocheted pouch.
Sweet Things Baby Things Pouch Kit
Make a Pouch Shorter by Taking It In at the Shoulder. Instructions by Ashley, Sweet Things Baby Slings

Wide-strapped buckle tai includes dimensions.
Emma's Asian-style soft carrier has dimensions and optional extras - padding and pocket
Sleeping Baby's Asian-style soft carrier includes dimensions and cutting layout. Pattern has padded shoulder straps.
Frankenkozy Corinna's hybrid Asian-style babycarrier/wraparound carrier has the body of a Mei Tai and the very wide straps of a wraparound. Comprehensive photo directions by Sarah. Photos of the process and a gallery of pics of the finished product.
Beth's Mei Tai Based on the Frankenkosy, Beth's version has a sleep hood and integrated pocket. With dimensions, diagrams and photos.
Making the "Man-Tai" Wonderful step-by-step instructions explaining how a masculine fabric Mei Tai was made. Excellent pictures.
No-sew Mei tai Mamatoto's directions for a now-sew fleece Mei tai-style carrier (a rectangle with four straps). And discussion of No-sew Mei tais including other people's methods (you need to be logged on to access this topic).
$Sew and Go Baby - A Complete Collection Of Practical Baby Gear Projects by Jasmine Hubble Pattern book for babies includes a pouch (looks a bit like the New Native) and a structured soft carrier. Australian.
Sleeping Baby's podegi

MamaToto's wrap carrier how to choose fabric to sew (or not sew) a fleece, woven or knit wrap (at Mamatoto.org).
Sleeping Baby's Ring Wrap Reverend Jan has come up with a unique hybrid between a ring sling and a wrap carrier using rings at the back.

Gypsy Mama's no-sew Poncho A poncho that you can make in less than an hour, designed for wearing your baby front, back or hip. Best made with fleece or other non-ravelling fabric.
Jacket zipper panel Instructions to make a zipper panel to expand a normal jacket to fit during pregnancy or with a baby being worn on front.
$Elizabeth Lee's nursing coat with zip-in baby panel.