Thursday, March 19, 2009

Support in Three Ways


This shows support in three ways. First - this is a picture of a mei tai I made recently. A mei tai is a baby carrier, supporting the baby without wearing out the mother's arms, and supporting the mother-child close relationship. Second, the picture is specifically the stitching where the straps are sewed onto the main body - triple stitched for strength and support so that they don't tear off. The seam where the straps are attached is of great importance to the entire carrier. And third - my mei tai is laying on top of more fabric to make another mei tai, one for my sister. We show a great deal of sisterly support back and forth. She has given me so much especially in regards to my children and this time I'm giving to her. We have a wonderful support system together.

Photo taken on macro setting (the little flower button) and focused on the stitching. Natural light from window. Enhanced brightness and contrast.

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12 comments:

Katy said...

I love how you incorporated Support in so many ways... this is EXACTLY what this blog is all about... Pictures that TELL. wonderful job! I love the colors too.. i'm really curious about this Mei tai carrier, can you use it for a toddler? GREAT JOB!

Breezi@ Not Your Average Fairytale said...

Beautiful colors. I love how you got close detail of the stitching.

Breezi@ Not Your Average Fairytale said...

Beautiful colors. I love how you got close detail of the stitching.

Mindy said...

I've made two mei tais for my sister, so I loved this post! Great detail of the fabric and stitching!

Stephanie said...

Katy - yes, mei tais are appropriate from birth until about 35 pounds (some can even carry heavier children than that). I used this tutorial to make mine, and will make my sister's with this one too: http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/Baby/bbo.html

You can see pictures of me using mine to carry my three-year-old here: http://lifeat-ourhouse.blogspot.com/2009/03/i-made-mei-tai.html

Rachel Holloway said...

I LOVE THE DETAIL here! So beautiful. The colors and nice and it's the perfect description of support!

Candace said...

I love the beautiful colors you captured in the fabric!

And about the carrier. I have never heard it called a Mei Tai! I had a sling with both my babies, but I never heard that term. Very cool, though, that you can make them.

Gorgeous picture!

Melinda said...

Steph, I love this! I love your mei tai stuff...I need a pattern of this, so I hope you posted one on your blog! I love the colors in this!

Stephanie said...

Yeah, the tutorial is linked on my blog, on the post about the mei tai. It was fairly straightforward and easy to make.

B-Blogit said...

nice enhancement of the colors. I love the deep red!

zealygirl said...

I love baby carriers! My current favorite is the baby ktan (that I made myself)

Holly said...

great support. saver of arms.