How to Make a Nursing Bra

Whoever was the first to come up with the concept of the nursing bra had the right idea. You design a bra that makes it easy for nursing mothers to transition from regular day clothes into nursing mode without a lot of undressing. Even if you don't feel like dropping the money on a nursing bra, you can still have one. Just make it yourself.

Instructions

1

Start with any comfortable bra. Really, you can choose any size, color or style. You can even choose a sports bra to start with, although the process of making it into a nursing bra might make it loose its nice support features.

2

Make two cuts in the nipple portion of the cups. Cut out a small circle or triangle from each cup.

3

Use some extra fabric to make little covers for the holes you just cut. Make sure the fabric is soft and not itchy. Cut these pieces of fabric slightly bigger than the holes in your bra.

4

Place a little flap over the outside of the bra and over the hole you made in Step 2. Sew the bottom edge of the flap in place. Use peel-and-stick Velcro to secure the top of the flap to the cup of the bra. Repeat this step for the other cup of the bra.

5

Peel the flap down whenever you're ready to begin nursing, and there you go.