Links: Making nursing clothing and more

Nursing Clothing

Converting a Regular Bra into a Nursing Bra [Variation of the above technique: take the nursing flap hooks/snaps from an old nursing bra and use them instead of buying swimsuit bra hooks.] This website also has information on making nursing shirts, a hands-free pumping bra, diapers bags, slings and other baby carriers and more.

How to sew Nursing/Maternity Clothes and Accessories (includes instructions for adapting patterns and converting ready-to-wear clothing)

Make your own nursing t-shirt

Converting a T-Shirt into a Nursing Tee using a panel from the Nursing Mothers' Sewing List

Make a nursing nightgown

Converting a regular blouse into a nursing blouse

Converting a mock twinset into a nursing shirt

Pseudo Italian Renaissance Garb with Nursing Access

Breastfeeding clothes has information on converting a dress pattern

Renaissance-style dress pattern with instructions for converting to a nursing dress

Nursing Mothers Sewing List Tips

Nursing Wear Booklet from Mama T's

eHow to Convert Your Own Clothes Into Nursing Clothes

Elizabeth Lee Designs for Breastfeeding Moms (patterns and more for sale)

SewBaby! has nursing clothing patterns for sale

Beanmom's Nursing Apparel Links (if you're looking to buy something rather than sew)

Slings

Make your own sling - links from "Baby Slings - Why, How & Where?" (this website)

Other

Make Your Own Sanitary Shopping Cart Safety Belt. There is also directions to make a rice-filled heat pack.

Reversible Baby Shopping Cart/Chair Harness

Nursing pillow, mobile, small diaper bag for nursing moms, plus sling and various nursing clothes.

How can I make my own? includes instructions for making nursing pads, a bib-style nursing cover and more.

Free patterns from PooPockets for sewing baby booties and bibs

Sew Your Own Diapers There is tons of information on the web about sewing diapers, but this is a handy place to start.

Page last modified: 03/03/2005

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