Hirtius
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I don't often use natural materials (I prefer paracord), so I'll leave the advice on fibers to those that know better. However, I have a couple of other suggestions. These are all pretty suggestive and might be situational, they're just my thoughts.
For me at least, I prefer to use a sling for a little while, and it will naturally get dirt, get frayed, etc., which might help it grip onto a stone. If you know the stone will fall out a lot, you might want to not put much energy into the throws so you don't hurt yourself while you get used to it.
You also don't want to make the pouch too stiff, as in have no flexibility. You can actually successfully use a sling with a stiff pouch (my favorite sling is actually like that), but I've found that with natural materials it doesn't always work as well (in my experience) and it probably isn't as beginner friendly.
Another suggestion is to make sure your pouch is lined up well. In the past, I would often make the release cord too long or too short, and that messed up my shot and made stones fall out. There is also the issue of making the pouch as balanced as possible. Sometimes I have pouches that lean one way or another, so I have position the stone to where it stays balanced.
Last but not least, check your stones. Some rocks are of a weird shape and need to be placed a certain way in the pouch. Try to find a size you're comfortable with.
It could also be that you're inexperienced. That was a huge problem for me when I was starting out. You've really done your homework, my impression is that you're starting off with a good sling (my first slings were monstrosities, and my slings now still are). Make sure everything is nice and balanced, and it might be a matter of practice. Stick with it! The sling has a brutal learning curve, but it possible to get past it.
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