Why Sew?
Breastfeeding clothes can be expensive or hard to find where you live. Or they may not come in the style, fabric or color you like. Or perhaps your breastfeeding figure is difficult to fit right now. Sewing your own breastfeeding clothes may be the answer for you.
You don't have to be an expert seamstress. Some women learn to sew by sewing breastfeeding clothes. It's like hitting two birds with one stone: they learn a new skill and build a breastfeeding wardrobe at the same time.
Sewing Patterns for Breastfeeding Clothes
If you want to try your hand at sewing breastfeeding clothes, you're in luck. There are more sewing patterns available nowadays. They offer a variety of nursing openings and access, so you can choose the ones that work best for you.
For starters, you might want to check these out:
- Elizabeth Lee Designs- It's easy to learn to sew with Elizabeth Lee's patterns. They are classified according to difficulty and the patterns' illustrated instructions are top-notch for learning basic sewing and garment construction skills. The sizes run large, appropriate for the post-partum figure. You'll find everything from basic nursing tanks and dresses to a breastfeeding jacket and even a sling.
- Blessed Designs- Owner Angela Coffman's patterns fit closer to the body than Elizabeth Lee's. These are great if you don't want baggy breastfeeding clothes. Blessed Designs has patterns for breastfeeding T-shirts, dresses and a hoodie sweatshirt. Her latest pattern for a nursing sleep bra, nightgown, camisole and tummy cover is simple but beautiful.
- Jalie - If you want to make breastfeeding tops similar to those expensive RTW nursing clothes, then check out Jalie. The patterns for nursing tops have non-nursing and maternity options. In addition, each Jalie pattern comes in all sizes from children to adult, so if you have kids, Jalie patterns are a good buy. The clothes sew up quickly, too.
- Kwik Sew - This famous sewing pattern company has a pattern for a nursing nightgown. The style is modern and practical. It's the nursing nightgown that every pregnant woman should packed in her hospital bag. Kwik Sew is known for its easy instructions that are like sewing tutorials.
Nursing Mothers' Sewing Community
For support, creative inspiration and friendship from other nursing women who sew breastfeeding clothes, join the Nursing Mothers' Sewing List. The list is made up of women of various sewing abilities, from beginner to expert. The sewing pros are always willing to give sewing advice to the newbies.
A monthly swap enables members to obtain patterns, fabric and sewing notions without spending a lot of money. Seeing pictures of what members have made is sure to inspire you to sew your own creations.
One of the best ways to have a beautiful wardrobe of breastfeeding clothes is to sew your own. You can spend a little or a lot. Either way, you'll have stylish, comfortable breastfeeding clothes that fit your body.
Maria Alexis Rodrigo - I am a wife, mother of 3 children (1 toddler, 1 grade schooler and 1 high schooler), and editorial consultant. That is just a fancy way of ...
