So I set out to make a nursing cover. I can't say I was too excited. I seem to have an aversion to making straps. It's the turning that drives me bonkers. I hate turning tight tubes of fabric. But off to my stash I went in search of nursing cover fabric.
That's when I found this wrap around skirt. It was my mother-in-law's and she gave it to me with a bunch of other fabric. I love this vintage print and have been saving it for a special project. If it wasn't a size two I would probably wear it.
Anyway, it kind of looks like a nursing cover already. A quick trim and a few adjustments to the already sewn straps and I could be done. All the hemming is done. I could make a slit in the top hem and slide the boning right in. This could be the easiest nursing cover ever!
As I studied it I tried to imagine myself wearing it out in public. Nursing underneath it. The fabric is a twill. That could be hot and heavy. Also, this print screams,"Look at this cool print! Notice me!" And that is pretty much the *last* thing I want when nursing in public.
So I went back to the stash and found this beige and lavender print. I followed the tutorial from Diary of A Quilter. It was so easy. From start to finish including clean up it was an hour. Not too bad. Turning the strap was indeed annoying because I get annoyed by that, but over all it made up so quickly I really didn't mind so much.
This pattern says, "Please respect my privacy." Actually, it's called "Cherished Memories" by Robert Kaufaman. I hope nursing in private or public does become a cherished memory.
2 comments:
Looks great! I hope you enjoy using it :)
I usually turn my straps with a kilt pin, which is basically a really big safety pin. You can get them in the jewelry making section at Joann's. I don't know how you're turing yours, but a kiltpin may be easier.
love it! i especially love this line- This pattern says, "Please respect my privacy." ha! true. great job!
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