How to make a nursing cover
I’ve noticed that people from all over the world want to know how to make nursing covers (aka hooter hiders). Look no further, I am here to help. Here is a list of items you need to make your very own nursing cover.
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1. 36×24″ Fabric (when the cover is completely sewn, the size will be approx 34×22″)
2. 36×24″ Fabric for lining (Optional)
3. (2) D Rings
4. 11-12″ Boning
5. Terry cloth for corner pocket (Optional)
I would recommend buying 100% cotton fabrics because they are light weight and wash well or a fabric that doesn’t wrinkle easily.
To make your own nursing cover, here are some simple instructions:
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1. Cut 1 strip of fabric 4″w by 28-30″ long. This will be your neck tie.
2. Cut 1 strip of fabric 4″ w by 5-6″ long. This will be the strip that you will attach the D Rings to.
3. Fold each strip in half (inside out) and iron flat
4. Sew each strip along the cut edge. The short strip you sew the entire length, but the longer strip you will sew the entire length until the end and you’ll curve it. Trim the access fabric.
5. Now that your strips are sewn you need to get the fabric right side out. When that’s done, iron flat again, but make sure the sewn part is now centered in the back so that the front is nice and smooth and you can’t see a seam.If desired, you can sew along the sides of the strips for better reinforcement.
6. Take your shorter strip, put the fabric through the D Rings and fold in half. Sew across fabric to keep D Rings in place.
7. Now you need to iron your main fabric and lining together so that they are wrinkle free and the fabric is tight.
8. With your fabrics ironed (make sure the lining side is up and start folding the sides) Fold fabrics once (1/2-1″) and iron flat. This will keep it in place. Then fold one more time (1/2-1″), iron flat and pin. This will leave a nice clean edge.Do this all the way around.
9. When you get to the top you will need to place the boning in the center and fold it into the folds you ironed (make sure once it’s sewn that the boning pops out away from you when your wearing it). You will also place your long and short trips on either side of the boning. Tuck them into the folds and pin.
10. If you are adding the terry cloth pocket. You’ll need to do so at this time. Choose one corner and tuck part of it into the folds.
11. Now that everything is ironed, pined and tucked you are ready to start sewing.
If you are looking to purchase a nursing cover (better known as a “hooter hider”), check out my gallery page. I have hand-made, one of a kind nursing covers already made and ready to be used.
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13 Responses to “How to make a nursing cover”
February 4th, 2008 saat: 5:20 am
I can’t get over how inexpensive these are to make. A neighbor asked me to make her one in a funky fabric. It was easy.
I used the standard bone. Is there another kind that is more ridgid and wider?
Thanks for all of the info. You should do well with these covers. We need a better name than Hooter Hider.
Catherine
July 14th, 2008 saat: 10:48 am
I use the 1/2 inch white plastic boning called Rigilene. You can buy it on Ebay & there is one seller who will sell you just 2 yards for a very good price.
August 27th, 2008 saat: 11:14 am
Where can you get the boning for the covers?
September 10th, 2008 saat: 5:07 pm
You’re awesome! I was just going to “wing it”, but decided to google how to make a nursing cover and it let me to your site! Thank you SOOOO much!!
~RaeAnn, CA
September 20th, 2008 saat: 9:32 pm
This is my first attempt at any kind of sewing….I have all of the materials….crazy question but what next? How do I put it all together:-)
October 16th, 2008 saat: 1:56 pm
what is the boning and where can I buy it?
October 18th, 2008 saat: 12:09 pm
Thank you so much for putting the instructions on how to make one of these covers.It was so easy to follow and much less expensive than buying a new, pre-made one.
October 29th, 2008 saat: 8:26 pm
i was lazy and didn’t want to make a necktie, so i just bought a wide (1.5 inch) patterned ribbon that went well with my fabric and used that for my tie. i also didn’t want to mess with the d rings, so i just used a one piece necktie and sewed it to the fabric at the size that worked for me. i figured if i’m using it i’m just going to throw it on anyway and not mess with adjusting anything, so i just tried it on myself and found what worked. thanks so much for putting up these instructions, it really helped me visualize what i was looking for in a cover for myself. Thanks!!!!
January 21st, 2009 saat: 2:15 pm
Thank you for posting these easy-to-understand instructions! Money is pretty tight, and I was agape to see that Hooter Hiders cost almost $50! This is the perfect alternative.
April 13th, 2009 saat: 10:09 pm
I have all the material and am ready to start making the nursing cover, but I am a bit unsure how to sew the pocket on. How do I do that without it showing through to the other front side?
September 2nd, 2009 saat: 9:38 am
I just used a small piece of velcro instead of D rings. My daughter loves it. She can attach with one hand…easy!
September 25th, 2009 saat: 9:47 am
Hi there, I love this nursing cover however when i sewed the boning in and put it on it doesn’t stay up so i can see my baby, it just folds over flat, like the boning is too heavy?? did i do something wrong?
November 11th, 2009 saat: 12:05 pm
I put the boning in the middle between the straps, but the cover doesn’t stand and keeps falling down. What’s wrong?
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