Wednesday, December 11, 2013

DIY Nursing Cami

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I don’t know about you, but sometimes it feels like I have 3 different wardrobes; normal, pregnancy, and nursing. Nursing seems to be the hardest for me to find functional tops. This time with two little boys running around, I like to have my back/belly covered because I never know when I’m going to have to get up and help or chase a little boy. Winking smile So I’ve found I really love wearing a cami under shirts so I’m always covered but the one I’ve been using has gotten stretched out pulling it down to access the goods.

I looked at getting a nursing tank, but they were pricey, like $30! What?! Plus I like my tank tops to come up a little higher than the ones I was seeing. My favorite ones are from DownEast Basics and Shade. Over the summer Shade was going out of business Sad smile so I snapped up a couple camis. So here’s what I did to make it accessible for baby.

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Cut the straps about a 1/4” from the neckline
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Then grab some snaps
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With a needle and thread, simply sew the snaps on. The ‘female’ side goes on the front of the neckline hem, and the ‘male’ side goes on the backside of the strap.

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I love how it turned out and it works so well! I’m able to wear it under V-neck tees and dresses and can easily access everything without stretching out a shirt or having to lift the cami up. I’ve made a couple of these so I’ve always got one to wear. The great thing is I can still wear this when I’m not nursing.

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What are your favorite nursing essentials?

3 comments:

  1. Ooo, something I can do! But I hate layering. I've resorted to shirts with elastic necklines since they're easiest to nurse in while using a cover in public. I would love to get a nursing dress though because I hate always having to wear a shirt and skirt to church, especially since I will be nursing for a while. I feel like nursing dictates my wardrobe more than pregnancy did!

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  2. Do the down east tank tops have built in bras?

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    1. No they don't have the built in bras.Hope that helps!

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