Introducing the new Hoppediz Jaquard Darjeeling! It comes in both Berry and Pastel Green. If these wraps are even half as beautiful and lovely as the Pune wraps, they will be amazing.
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| Darjeeling Berry |
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| Darjeeling Pastel Green |
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Thursday, August 8, 2013
New Jacquard Darjeeling from Hoppediz!
I am so excited! Hoppediz just released a new jacquard wrap in two different colorways!
Introducing the new Hoppediz Jaquard Darjeeling! It comes in both Berry and Pastel Green. If these wraps are even half as beautiful and lovely as the Pune wraps, they will be amazing.
These stunning wraps are on their way to us right now. We will be sure to post an update on them as soon as we get our hands on them. Until then, we will just have to wonder what these new wraps will be like in real life!
Introducing the new Hoppediz Jaquard Darjeeling! It comes in both Berry and Pastel Green. If these wraps are even half as beautiful and lovely as the Pune wraps, they will be amazing.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
C&C Wrap Review
Colimacon et Cie is a wrap maker that makes extremely affordable organic cotton woven wraps. We were curious how these wraps compared to some other brands, so we asked one of our fantastic customers to review a C&C Miel et Malice+ wrap for us! Her review and photos have been posted here with her permission.
I have a visiting Red C&C Miel et Malice+ here and I am very pleasantly surprised. These will definitely be wraps I recommend to other bwers from now on. If you like solid colors, organic cotton, rock solid support, and low maintenance workhorse wraps, then you really should try one. They are easy to wrap with and would be great for learning how to wrap or trying out new carries.
The tapers are on the blunt side, so if you tie in the tippy tails on your base size, then I would recommend possibly sizing up. I have a 4.5m size here and it measures 4.47m long and 72cm wide after being washed and dried in the dryer. The width is awesome for tall wrappees and padding on the shoulders!
Instead of very visible contrasting rails, the rails are simply hemmed with different colored threads. Pretty clever if you are like me and dislike really obvious contrasting rails. When I had a Storch Leo Rouge a few years ago, I was always tucking in that annoying blue rail. (I still love Leos though so will overlook that one minor detail.)
The double twill weave is dense, but lightweight and would make a fabulous warm weather wrap. If I had to compare the MM+ to another wrap, I think it reminds me most of a super broken in Storch Bio Louise wrap. It is smooth and soft, flexible, but also cool to the touch. Passes glide, but knots stay put. I don't rebozo so I can't tell you how that knot performs though, sorry!
One tiny complaint about this wrap is the middle marker. It is a long cheap-looking tag with model number, date of manufacture, and care instructions. It would be way cuter if they used the nicer orange snail logo tag that is at the end of the wrap for the middle marker, but at this price point who cares. It is a great wrap that comes in many colors and sizes AND is very budget friendly. A brand new 4.5m is less than $95 and they should be even less on FSOT.
There are white and natural colors for those who want a OOAK dye job, but I think I read some dye artists only recommend tie-dye, LWI, or the like because they do not take dye consistently enough for really smooth grads. I don't know for sure though, please ask a dye professional. They would also make pretty sweet wrap conversions, but I won't talk about that here LOL.
I worked out today with my 22lb 10mo Ds on my back in a DH TUB. He fell asleep with all my bouncing around and my shoulders were perfectly happy for the whole workout and nap. I have overlooked this wrap brand for years. Maybe because of the complicated name or because I usually go for stripes or patterns, but after this wrap goes back home, I will definitely be getting one of these for myself.
C&C Miel et Malice+ Review
I have a visiting Red C&C Miel et Malice+ here and I am very pleasantly surprised. These will definitely be wraps I recommend to other bwers from now on. If you like solid colors, organic cotton, rock solid support, and low maintenance workhorse wraps, then you really should try one. They are easy to wrap with and would be great for learning how to wrap or trying out new carries.
The tapers are on the blunt side, so if you tie in the tippy tails on your base size, then I would recommend possibly sizing up. I have a 4.5m size here and it measures 4.47m long and 72cm wide after being washed and dried in the dryer. The width is awesome for tall wrappees and padding on the shoulders!
Instead of very visible contrasting rails, the rails are simply hemmed with different colored threads. Pretty clever if you are like me and dislike really obvious contrasting rails. When I had a Storch Leo Rouge a few years ago, I was always tucking in that annoying blue rail. (I still love Leos though so will overlook that one minor detail.)
The double twill weave is dense, but lightweight and would make a fabulous warm weather wrap. If I had to compare the MM+ to another wrap, I think it reminds me most of a super broken in Storch Bio Louise wrap. It is smooth and soft, flexible, but also cool to the touch. Passes glide, but knots stay put. I don't rebozo so I can't tell you how that knot performs though, sorry!
One tiny complaint about this wrap is the middle marker. It is a long cheap-looking tag with model number, date of manufacture, and care instructions. It would be way cuter if they used the nicer orange snail logo tag that is at the end of the wrap for the middle marker, but at this price point who cares. It is a great wrap that comes in many colors and sizes AND is very budget friendly. A brand new 4.5m is less than $95 and they should be even less on FSOT.
There are white and natural colors for those who want a OOAK dye job, but I think I read some dye artists only recommend tie-dye, LWI, or the like because they do not take dye consistently enough for really smooth grads. I don't know for sure though, please ask a dye professional. They would also make pretty sweet wrap conversions, but I won't talk about that here LOL.
I worked out today with my 22lb 10mo Ds on my back in a DH TUB. He fell asleep with all my bouncing around and my shoulders were perfectly happy for the whole workout and nap. I have overlooked this wrap brand for years. Maybe because of the complicated name or because I usually go for stripes or patterns, but after this wrap goes back home, I will definitely be getting one of these for myself.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Hopp Pune - Limited
When Hoppediz first released the Jacquard Pune wraps, people were drawn to their eye catching colors and fun print. But once we got our hands on them, we immediately fell in love with their thin, super soft, floppy feel.
Different from all the other wraps they offer, Hoppediz really seemed to have created a star with this wrap. So I was surprised to learn that Hoppediz is not planning to restock these limited edition wraps once they are gone! Once hearing this, I immediately placed an order for Pune wraps, but I was only able to get the Pink and Purple colorways, Turquoise seems to already be sold out. Hoppediz doesn't have the quantities listed on their website, so I don't know how long we will continue to be able to get these stunning wraps.
I am sad to think these wraps will really be discontinued. I am hoping Hoppediz will decide to order more, but they only ever got one shipment of the Jacquard Chicago Plum, so there is no reason to believe this won't be it for the Pune wraps. Maybe Hoppediz has another Jacquard wrap in the works that will be just as stunning, although these wraps are very different in feel from their Jacquard Chicago. But if you've been waiting to buy one, don't wait too long. For now these are still available, but like the Pune Turquoise, these won't last forever.
Different from all the other wraps they offer, Hoppediz really seemed to have created a star with this wrap. So I was surprised to learn that Hoppediz is not planning to restock these limited edition wraps once they are gone! Once hearing this, I immediately placed an order for Pune wraps, but I was only able to get the Pink and Purple colorways, Turquoise seems to already be sold out. Hoppediz doesn't have the quantities listed on their website, so I don't know how long we will continue to be able to get these stunning wraps.
I am sad to think these wraps will really be discontinued. I am hoping Hoppediz will decide to order more, but they only ever got one shipment of the Jacquard Chicago Plum, so there is no reason to believe this won't be it for the Pune wraps. Maybe Hoppediz has another Jacquard wrap in the works that will be just as stunning, although these wraps are very different in feel from their Jacquard Chicago. But if you've been waiting to buy one, don't wait too long. For now these are still available, but like the Pune Turquoise, these won't last forever.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
NEW! Hoppediz Jacquard Pune
They're here! They're here! And I am in LOVE!!! The latest wrap by Hoppediz, the Jacquard Pune, is amazing.
First, I'll give you the basics. The Jacquard Pune is available in 2 color ways, pink with orange and turquoise with lime. The design on these wraps is a peacock feather and these wraps revers to the "wrong side" which allows for two looks in one wrap.
These wraps are unlike any other wrap from Hoppediz. They are completely different in texture than the Jacquard Chicago. The Jacquard Chicago is much stiffer and feels thicker, though there is no significant weight difference between the two (maybe an ounce or two). The Jacquard Pune is extremely soft and floppy directly out of the box. I would even describe it as having a silky texture, like a really high quality Egyptian cotton or even a silk blend.
These wraps are super light and airy which would make them perfect for summer. They are very thin, probably as thin as the Hopp Light, but again, much floppier out of the box than a Hopp Light.
I am not a wrap expert by any means, but I can tell you that I love the feel of this wrap. As soon as I touched it, I wanted to wrap my baby in it. I think I would be petting this wrap all day if I were wearing it! They are also far more stunning in person then what I could capture with the camera. Definitely a wrap you will have to see and feel to believe!
First, I'll give you the basics. The Jacquard Pune is available in 2 color ways, pink with orange and turquoise with lime. The design on these wraps is a peacock feather and these wraps revers to the "wrong side" which allows for two looks in one wrap.
These wraps are unlike any other wrap from Hoppediz. They are completely different in texture than the Jacquard Chicago. The Jacquard Chicago is much stiffer and feels thicker, though there is no significant weight difference between the two (maybe an ounce or two). The Jacquard Pune is extremely soft and floppy directly out of the box. I would even describe it as having a silky texture, like a really high quality Egyptian cotton or even a silk blend.
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| Pune Pink taken in shade |
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| Pune Pink taken in direct sun |
These wraps are super light and airy which would make them perfect for summer. They are very thin, probably as thin as the Hopp Light, but again, much floppier out of the box than a Hopp Light.
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| Pune Turquoise taken in shade |
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| Pune Turquoise taken in direct sun |
I am not a wrap expert by any means, but I can tell you that I love the feel of this wrap. As soon as I touched it, I wanted to wrap my baby in it. I think I would be petting this wrap all day if I were wearing it! They are also far more stunning in person then what I could capture with the camera. Definitely a wrap you will have to see and feel to believe!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
How to fix a pull on a woven wrap
Written and reprinted with permission by Amy. Thanks!
First picture: The pull looks like a small nub. Open up your safety pin (easier for me to hold than a straight pin or needle). Gently tug on your pull so you can see if it comes from a thread that goes down the length of the wrap or the width. Try to untangle the thread if it has twisted back on itself.
Second picture: My loose thread runs from one rail to the other. You need to decide if you want to redistribute the extra length to the left or the right. I'm going to the left. I gently insert my needle into one of the threads to the left of my pull. Carefully, I gently tug to see if it makes my pull move. If not, I try another thread. If it does, I gently tug so the pull becomes a tiny little loop.
Didymos usually has two threads that run in tandem from one rail to the other. In this pull, only one of the threads was pulled out. Keep working your way across the width of the wrap making tiny loops. I wish I had a different lens for my camera so I could get you a better close-up shots. The longer the pull, the more little loops you make. Since my pull was small, four loops ate up all the extra length. You want your loops to be relatively small. The theory is that with a little use, the loose thread will work itself back into the weave.
Third Pic: One last loop is being made.
Last Pic: Gently pull on your fabric diagonally in both directions. All of the slack is worked back into the weave.
Didy stripes are one of the harder wraps to repair because the weave is more closed. Didy Indios and Waves are much easier to repair because each thread is more able to move around and slack is quickly absorbed. Conversely, that is also why Waves and Indios are more likely to get pulls in the first place.
First picture: The pull looks like a small nub. Open up your safety pin (easier for me to hold than a straight pin or needle). Gently tug on your pull so you can see if it comes from a thread that goes down the length of the wrap or the width. Try to untangle the thread if it has twisted back on itself.
Second picture: My loose thread runs from one rail to the other. You need to decide if you want to redistribute the extra length to the left or the right. I'm going to the left. I gently insert my needle into one of the threads to the left of my pull. Carefully, I gently tug to see if it makes my pull move. If not, I try another thread. If it does, I gently tug so the pull becomes a tiny little loop.
Didymos usually has two threads that run in tandem from one rail to the other. In this pull, only one of the threads was pulled out. Keep working your way across the width of the wrap making tiny loops. I wish I had a different lens for my camera so I could get you a better close-up shots. The longer the pull, the more little loops you make. Since my pull was small, four loops ate up all the extra length. You want your loops to be relatively small. The theory is that with a little use, the loose thread will work itself back into the weave.
Third Pic: One last loop is being made.
Last Pic: Gently pull on your fabric diagonally in both directions. All of the slack is worked back into the weave.
Didy stripes are one of the harder wraps to repair because the weave is more closed. Didy Indios and Waves are much easier to repair because each thread is more able to move around and slack is quickly absorbed. Conversely, that is also why Waves and Indios are more likely to get pulls in the first place.
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