tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post413934696279431547..comments2024-03-15T01:27:10.951-05:00Comments on One Sassy Housewife: Swingin'Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16963195476257539588noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-69685492520014599522014-06-02T21:17:19.867-05:002014-06-02T21:17:19.867-05:00Where did you purchase the rope from? Can you shar...Where did you purchase the rope from? Can you share please and thanks!Jenn Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07936556936007411808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-4401966757055048592014-05-27T14:09:35.311-05:002014-05-27T14:09:35.311-05:00Make me one!!
Make me one!!<br />crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11598974001205087401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-85422201419513092252014-05-16T17:50:36.229-05:002014-05-16T17:50:36.229-05:00What a clever idea-- I have twins, and this will c...What a clever idea-- I have twins, and this will come in handy. Where did you get your fabric from? MusicalMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12834777278159310976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-28620327740005215272014-05-09T05:35:06.496-05:002014-05-09T05:35:06.496-05:00OH WOW EXCITED. Thank you! Will post pics :o)
OH WOW EXCITED. Thank you! Will post pics :o) <br />Lucy Granvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189079335993714412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-34019036120496850982014-03-17T23:00:57.608-05:002014-03-17T23:00:57.608-05:00I love this tutorial; it is exactly what I was loo...I love this tutorial; it is exactly what I was looking for, thanks! And your little boy is super cute by the way. :-)Amber @Au Coeurhttp://www.amber-hinds.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-57090873959639071952013-12-02T19:04:06.281-06:002013-12-02T19:04:06.281-06:00Our little Grandson Sidney is happily swinging awa...Our little Grandson Sidney is happily swinging away in his new swing, thanks to you. Luckily the store had run out of plastic swings before we saw this. Whipped it up this morning.<br />Thank you heapsDiamonddezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14628815728579067939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-46314366606614524372013-11-22T09:52:13.798-06:002013-11-22T09:52:13.798-06:00My Sam needed a swing too! Just finished it last...My Sam needed a swing too! Just finished it last night and can't wait for this rain to clear up so we can try it out. I was wondering though - what type of knot did you use for the piece of rope that the carabiner is attached to? Is it just an overhand knot?<br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-49608244486413507772013-11-11T08:26:39.942-06:002013-11-11T08:26:39.942-06:00Thank you so much for this! I made one this weeken...Thank you so much for this! I made one this weekend and it's great :) The instructions were simple to follow and pictures helped a lot! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717344885544023934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-32458573821483008162013-10-27T21:15:33.261-05:002013-10-27T21:15:33.261-05:00My kids are 16 & 18 and all those years ago I ...My kids are 16 & 18 and all those years ago I purchased a swing like this for them from the local markets, I think it cost me about $35. Now my sister is expecting a child and I thought this would be a great gift idea and then, like you, discovered how expensive they are (and I'm from Australia!). Watch out sewing machine - here I come!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-3344716415085335202013-09-27T15:03:12.210-05:002013-09-27T15:03:12.210-05:00Love it! Can't wait to make my own. I sent the...Love it! Can't wait to make my own. I sent the details to grandpa so he could do all the fancy wood stuff in his workshop. He just sent me the finished wooden dowels so now I just need to put it all together!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14276267832947658587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-69898284644350511992013-09-26T09:00:41.192-05:002013-09-26T09:00:41.192-05:00Sam is now 21 months and still using his swing. I ...Sam is now 21 months and still using his swing. I had a friend come over and their (smallish) 4 year old climbed in in used it. As long as they can sit comfortably and don't exceed the the weight limit the materials are rated for-- you can definitely use it for an older child! We plan to use it for several year still! :)Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16963195476257539588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-81280345504847554002013-09-26T07:45:13.523-05:002013-09-26T07:45:13.523-05:00I love this, do you think it can hold a 23 month o...I love this, do you think it can hold a 23 month old? cuz I would love to make this for my little girlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-70578827636262778782013-09-16T20:38:02.446-05:002013-09-16T20:38:02.446-05:00Seriously???? Get a grip!!! Anyone who is responsi...Seriously???? Get a grip!!! Anyone who is responsible enough to have a baby and then goes to all the trouble of lovingly making or having someone lovingly make this swing for the pleasure of their little bundle of joy, clearly has enough brains, not to leave the baby unattended, not even for a second!!!<br />Don't be so negative.......really!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-27284553308797191372013-09-05T21:52:47.135-05:002013-09-05T21:52:47.135-05:00Probably a stupid question, but I am a sewing newb...Probably a stupid question, but I am a sewing newbie. How did you make the pillow?? Can you please email me at kmgairch@gmail.com?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Thommi<br /><br />Iam currently making this for my first son (6 mos old)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-82390236360051711622013-08-30T12:50:44.195-05:002013-08-30T12:50:44.195-05:00So glad you found it!
You could definitely make th...So glad you found it!<br />You could definitely make the same swing and hang the two sides from separate hooks. This one kind of swings every direction, and also spins-- which as he's gotten older he loves1. With siblings pushing a little one, I don't blame you for wanting it a bit more stationary.<br />Good luck!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16963195476257539588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-51046321629659314572013-08-30T12:46:44.900-05:002013-08-30T12:46:44.900-05:00Glad you guys love it!Glad you guys love it!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16963195476257539588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-24391283386457486982013-08-30T12:33:51.211-05:002013-08-30T12:33:51.211-05:00SO cool!! I'm in Argentina, finishing up winte...SO cool!! I'm in Argentina, finishing up winter, beautiful sunny day today and I started thinking about swings...came inside and checked out the plastic ones online (expensive here, cheaper in US but shipping/getting someone to bring it here is another story...) Then I kept thinking and Googled "diy baby swing", emailed a pic of ADORABLE baby Sam to my mom, and yes! She can help make it! (she's the one with the sewing machine :)) Found your blog later...only thing is I had imagined it hung from two separate hooks (like a regular back and forth swing) instead of only one; doesn't it go all 360 in every direction? Or I guess I'm imagining my 5 and 3 year old boys doing that to baby girl who will be 6 months in the summer :) Of course I'll be supervising anyway, but we might adjust that to avoid swinging to the sides...AWESOME tutorial though, thank you! And will definitely share pics once the project is complete!clarissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-33357826344438670952013-08-23T18:15:58.328-05:002013-08-23T18:15:58.328-05:00I just finished making this for my grand-daughter&...I just finished making this for my grand-daughter's 1st birthday. My daughter "wanted" to make it, but knew she would never actually get around to finding time to do it. I am excited to watch Amelii's face light up the first time she gets to swing. Thanks for the easy instructions and the great photos. Passed the website to my co-worker who is going to make it for her first grand-child yet unborn.Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-2831856673909489252013-07-27T17:46:46.455-05:002013-07-27T17:46:46.455-05:00Thank you very much,I can not wait to make a swing...Thank you very much,I can not wait to make a swing for my yard<br />love it!!<br />your friend ToryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-20024885170817406112013-07-26T09:37:51.706-05:002013-07-26T09:37:51.706-05:00No, Anonymous, what's "extremely irrespon...No, Anonymous, what's "extremely irresponsible" is our sue-happy society that thinks it's Valerie's job to ensure that all parents are as responsible as she is. Her pictures and written instructions clearly show that an adult was within arm's length at all times, and it's not her job to make sure other people are not idiots. Pretty sure you can't "recall" somebody's free idea, no matter how "irresponsible" you think it is. It's not like she's selling the things. Great design, Valerie - love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-39054973625697283042013-07-25T22:12:46.629-05:002013-07-25T22:12:46.629-05:00Oh you could definitely very easily sew in a seatb...Oh you could definitely very easily sew in a seatbelt or harness to make your child even more secure in this seat. Several other commenters have suggested that as well as other tweaks to the design to make it more safe.<br />My little guy was actually quite secure in the swing, and I would not have put him in there if he were not, obviously. His safety is my very first concern! I would never encourage others to create something that would put someone in danger, and so by all means, add safety harnesses or seatbelts or whatever you feel would make it safer. If you have a tutorial or specific instructions on how to do so that you would like to share, that could be of great help to other people as well! Thanks!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16963195476257539588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-67178695494513892572013-07-25T21:58:36.725-05:002013-07-25T21:58:36.725-05:00Hope it works out for you! Good luck starting your...Hope it works out for you! Good luck starting your sewing adventures!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16963195476257539588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-2938598070755786462013-07-25T21:57:42.284-05:002013-07-25T21:57:42.284-05:00Glad they liked it! Ours went camping with us as w...Glad they liked it! Ours went camping with us as well, great outdoor fun!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16963195476257539588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-11759507365563498592013-07-25T21:56:52.930-05:002013-07-25T21:56:52.930-05:00You could easily attach a seatbelt/harness/buckle ...You could easily attach a seatbelt/harness/buckle into the seat of the swing to secure the kiddo. a waist strap/harness could easily be sewn into the reinforced seams, or attached to the poles as a previous reply suggested. <br />Sturdy woven 'seatbelt' material and buckles can be found at most fabric and sewing goods stores. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16963195476257539588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304925525103262392.post-14593683226347237732013-07-25T19:01:35.321-05:002013-07-25T19:01:35.321-05:00This is a recall waiting to happen. And it would ...This is a recall waiting to happen. And it would be fairly easy to fix. Just put a waist-band seatbelt on it so the risk of the baby slumping down one side or sliding down one side until the only thing that stops them is their head is lowered. Make an H harness and baby also won't be able to try and stand up or pull themselves up, for even more safety.<br /><br />Yeah, adult supervision only, I know, but it takes only a few seconds for an accident to happen and this is extremely irresponsible to show something like this where others may copy a dangerous design. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com