Breastfeeding 1-2-3 » breastfeeding top http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123 Breastfeeding 1-2-3: A Blog for Breastfeeding Tips and Support Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:49:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Sewing Patterns for Nursing Clothes http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/sewing-patterns-for-nursing-clothes/ http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/sewing-patterns-for-nursing-clothes/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:17:03 +0000 Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/?p=2689 Post from: Breastfeeding 1-2-3

]]> Even a beginning sewer can sew nursing clothes for herself or as a baby shower gift. While special nursing clothes are certainly not necessary (and can be very pricey!), these patterns provide a frugal option for nursing mothers. In addition to the free instructions for breastfeeding projects available here on Breastfeeding 1-2-3, I have compiled a list of sources for sewing patterns for breastfeeding clothes.

Photo by Maira Kouvara

Photo by Maira Kouvara

Nursing Clothes Pattern Retailers

Blessed Designs – click on “Nursing Patterns” in the sidebar and you can find patterns for nursing lingerie (nursing sleep bra, nightgown, camisole and tummy cover), a hoodie sweatshirt and jacket, and nursing shirts.

Elizabeth Lee Designs – offers an entire Nursing Classics line with several patterns for nursing tops, nightgowns, swimsuits and coverups, dresses, slips, and jumpers.

Sew Baby – offers a collection of nursing patterns including ones from Blessed Designs, Elizabeth Lee Designs, Kwik Sew, and SewFast Nursing Designs.

Jalie – highlights a few shirt patterns that function as discreet nursing tops.

Kwik Sew – features a pattern for a maternity nursing gown. I have linked directly to the pattern but if you are outside the United States, you might wish to visit the main page to select your country.

Baker Lane Dressmaking and Design — “Catherine’s Choice” is a particularly modest dress that serves as a maternity dress followed by a nursing dress.

Common Sense Patterns – offers another modest women’s shirtwaist nursing dress that includes an option for a shawl to use as an extra nursing cover. (Note that this company is currently up for sale so check availability).

For Help with Your Nursing Pattern Sewing Projects

There is a Nursing Mothers’ Sewing List for e-mail support. Its pattern sources page also lists out-of-print nursing patterns like Butterick #6553 and McCall’s #8254 which sometimes can be found on eBay and the like.

Your Projects

Do you have a nursing pattern you particularly like? Do you have any tips for sewing nursing clothing? Please leave a comment!

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]]> http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/sewing-patterns-for-nursing-clothes/feed/ 1 Free Pattern for Knitting Your Own Nursing Tank Top http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/free-pattern-for-knitting-your-own-nursing-tank-top/ http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/free-pattern-for-knitting-your-own-nursing-tank-top/#comments Tue, 27 May 2008 11:28:34 +0000 Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor http://www.breastfeeding123.com/free-pattern-for-knitting-your-own-nursing-tank-top/ Post from: Breastfeeding 1-2-3

]]> Josie Mercier offers a free pattern for knitting your own nursing tank top! This cute and clever design also doubles as a nursing bra. It would make a great project for expectant mothers or experienced knitters looking to make a baby shower gift beyond the basic baby blanket or booties!

For other do-it-yourself breastfeeding and baby gift projects, see:

~ Pullover Crew Neck Baby Bib
~ Baby Bib with Neck Ties
~ Ring Sling
~ Nursing Necklace
~ Nursing Pads
~ Baby Booties
~ Cloth Diapers
~ Nursing Pillow, Nursing Shirt, Nursing Bra and Pumping Bra, Cloth Diapers, and More

Hat tip to Lil Irish Lass for the breastfeeding tank top link!

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