The Fox Hole, a Hooded Winter Baby Sling

The Fox Hole is a baby sling that can be used for babies 2 months and up, in three positions. The front carry, hip carry, and back carry. The Fox Hole sling has a removable hood and faux fur or shearling liner to keep baby extra warm.

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Step 1: Materials

Heavy Weight Cotton Fabric and Faux Fur or Shearling Lining 1 yd. of 60” fabric for each.

Separating Zipper 12”, Thread

jojoguy10 says: Oct 22, 2011. 8:52 PM

I'm stuck on this step. You said to "pin lining to fabric" but I'm not sure where you're talking about. Also, I'm a bit confused on where the zipper is going. Is there any way you can make this more clear for me? Thanks so much!!! It's really adorable and hope I can figure it out!!

morriganfaye in reply to jojoguy10Dec 20, 2011. 11:01 AM

lining is the third fabric type that is used in the middle to make it more stable. its usually a cotton fabric of sorts. it will go in between the front and backside of the garment its never visible. You should pin it to the wrong side of the fabric ( best that you do it on the green fabric it will be a lot less of a pain to sew) you can google how to place lining and it may give you a better idea

glyra says: Jun 14, 2011. 7:37 PM

Amei, muito lindo.... Bem quentinho.
Parabéns!

jessandstavro says: Nov 30, 2010. 10:01 PM

A sling with a hood! Beyond clever! All my years of babywearing never saw this...go you!

slisle says: Apr 17, 2010. 5:29 AM

This is adorable and so is your baby!

porcupinemamma says: Apr 3, 2010. 5:46 AM

Subscribed, voted OUTSTANDING. Very thorough steps. Hope you continue to post :0)

thejimster says: Mar 11, 2010. 10:24 AM

Lol what a great idea!
By the way, I think the baby is really really cute!

twiztedreams says: Mar 11, 2010. 6:43 AM

Oh my goodness! This is so adorable! Way to go! I voted

dckirk says: Mar 9, 2010. 1:54 PM

Super super cute! Almost makes me wish I still had a baby young enough to carry around...

sarahfish says: Mar 8, 2010. 8:24 AM

freaking adorable! so, we are to line up the center of the hood with the curved seam of the sling, or should it be offset some how?

jmefox (author) in reply to sarahfishMar 8, 2010. 9:07 AM

Yes the Hood will be centered on the seam. We used a zipper so the hood would be removable if you wished. In step 5 are the directions for centering the zipper.

Utahtabby says: Mar 7, 2010. 3:36 PM

How do we cut the hood pattern? I don't know what size or shape to cut it.

jmefox (author) in reply to UtahtabbyMar 7, 2010. 5:07 PM

So sorry it looks like the hood pattern attachment did not add I will add this info tomorrow

jmefox (author) in reply to jmefoxMar 8, 2010. 9:04 AM

The pattern pieces have been added to the cutting step!

domestic_engineer says: Mar 7, 2010. 2:26 PM

That is REALLY REALLY REALLY Cute!

Thendongofti says: Mar 7, 2010. 2:21 PM

This is gorgeous!!! I'm SO annoyed I didn't see it earlier, as it's just heading into spring and I'm on my last (4th) baby :-( I'd love to make one of these for him as it looks so cosy and he's always carried, but by the time winter comes around again he'll probably be to heavy for me!!
Oh well- it's a lovely idea and I wish I'd thought of it!!
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