So, it's about time I covered this basic sewing gift idea.
Nursing covers are really, really easy to sew and take less than one hour. I use one yard of fabric and always have at least 1/4 yard left over.
The finished product measures 23 inches long and 33 inches wide and includes 15 inches of boning. Boning is the stiff wire-type tool that can be purchased at any fabric store. It's usually sold near the notions or velcro and is sold by the yard.
D rings are also sold by the notions or snaps in the fabric store. They are sold in packages of 4, which enough for two nursing covers. My straps measure 2.5 inches and 25 inches. I make a triangle out of the end of the long strap so it's easy to thread through the D rings.
I add two pockets to the inside bottom of the nursing cover. From personal experience, I know these are great for breast pads, pacis, tissues, and many other items. It's also helpful to have a pocket on each side so that you don't have to reposition baby to reach a pocket.
I make my pockets large and deep so nothing slips out. :)
For gift-giving, I fold the nursing cover and then loosely roll it. Don't roll too tightly or your boning will lose shape.
I tie it with a piece of twine and add a sweet little gift topper to make it extra special.
Have you ever made a nursing cover? Any tips I left out?
Mommas- have you used a nursing cover? What's your favorite feature? What would you change about your nursing cover?
That is a great idea! I wish this was available back when I was nursing my kids 30 years ago. Mainly used a blanket then which didn't always stay put.
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A friend of mine made me a nursing cover for my 3rd child. It was great, except I wish she had made it a little wider. I didn't realize until my son was older and was in that 'what was that noise, I must look and see' stage when I discovered that the fabric still exposed me when he reached around it to see what was going on. I'm taller than average and thin. I'm not a sewer at.all. but I would think someone with a larger frame would appreciate some added coverage on the width. But I haven't measured the one she gave me, so I don't know how it would compare to yours. :) (I stumbled across your blog when I googled freezer paper stenciling and have kept it in my favorites ever since!)
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