How to Make a Nursing Sash

Nursing mothers have long struggled with the desire to find privacy to breastfeed their babies. In order to be flexible, a nursing sash provides privacy while mom and baby bond, allowing mothers to be anywhere when baby gets hungry. Pick soft fabric such as fleece or jersey for your nursing sash; these feel nicer on the skin and are gentler on a baby's face.

Instructions

1

Measure the length from your shoulder to your opposite hip. Double the measurement to cover both the front and back of your body when making a complete sash.

2

Add at least 8 inches to the total. The more you add, the looser the sash will be. You need a few inches for the overlap and sewing section.

3

Cut two pieces of fabric to your total measurement in length and approximately 4 to 8inches wide. If a yard is not long enough, cut four pieces at half the length and sew the pieces together end to end to create the total length.

4

Use an iron to flatten in the long edges by 1/8 of an inch. This gives the material a finished edge. Do this on all four long sides of the fabric pieces.

5

Sew the folded portion down to hold it permanently in place. This keeps the fabric from fraying as well.

6

Place the two pieces on top of each other with the "good" side of the fabric facing up. Sew the ends of the two pieces together on both ends about 1/4 of an inch in from the end.

7

Fold the newly attached piece in half with the good sides facing each other. Sew the ends together approximately 1/2 inch in from the end.

8

Flip the sash right side out. The divided material in the middle allows the baby to nurse while covering both the top and bottom of your breast.