No-sew Nursing Tops

I have been making these no-sew nursing shirts for myself since my first baby was born. 

I realized right away that nursing in public was sometimes a necessity, and pulling my shirt up not only showed way too much belly, but also made it obvious that I was nursing; two things a shy new mom didn't want. At the time I found lots of lovely nursing shirts and dresses online, but they were out of my budget. I started making these as a cheap alternative to the expensive ones I saw online, and after a while I found these to be so convenient and versatile that I wore them nearly everyday! I hope this idea helps you as well!

This is a really easy project and requires no sewing, so it is very fast! I often end up making one of these on my way out the door in the morning! 

*This post does contain (modest) pictures of the nursing shirt on, just so ya know.*

1. Grab an old tank top out of your closet and put it on. 
2. Take a pen and mark a dot at the top outside edge of each breast on your shirt. Then mark the bottom inside edge the same way. 
3. Take the tank top off and cut from top dot to the bottom dot. -This does not have to be perfect, no one will ever see it, and the baby doesn't care. When you are done it should look like the picture below.
4.  Put the shirt on (with a nursing bra underneath, not a tank top as seen in the pics.), and layer it with a shirt that has either a low cut neckline or buttons down the front. This also works great with low-cut and button down dresses!
5. You are done! When you need to nurse/breastfeed just pull the top shirt to the side, and feed the baby through the "new" cut shirt. Your chest and stomach will stay well covered (Though you may still want to throw a blanket over your shoulder for a little bit of privacy.), and you can focus on your sweet little one without feeling like you just put on a show!

cut shirt

 

What it should look like finished (minus white tank underneath)

Layering example #1

Example #2

Example #3

Pull aside to nurse/breastfeed

Thanks Aunt CC!

November 2010!

Happy boy!

 JP took his birthday money and picked out some toys at the store; he got a bubble gum machine, flashlight, motorcycle man, and chainsaw!

Immy's Johnny Appleseed Play! 

Immy was so excited about her play, she was singing all week!

In costume

I made the apron out of a vintage pillow case from my great grandma.

 Here is a short video of the kids singing the apple song.

All the kids looked so cute!

Immy got to stand right up front.

PT. He is getting so big!

JP thought it was great to stroll around the baby, PT was not so excited.

Look who has gotten his thumb!

PT

I'm

not

happy!

Happy 5th Birthday JP! Oct. 2010

October 2010

Wow! I can't believe the year is coming to an end already; I better get on it! 

At the end of each year I have all my blog posts from January to December printed out into a book, but due to the arrival of our latest pride-and-joy, my posts are only up to October! Sooo, prepare yourselves for a bunch of really long posts while I get caught up!

October 2010:

What do you do with the kids when it rains almost every day of the week?

Quick disclaimer: It was a really warm Oct, and there wasn't any thunder or lightning. I haven't completely lost my senses. Yet. 

Also, look at my herbs in the background! My 1st attempt at gardening was a success! Not all of the plants survived, but I ended up with eight potted herbs. The kids also planted watermelon and beans in the side yard.

PT, Noni, and cousin Mew

First Smiles!

Corn Maze outing!

Me and the kids.

I forgot the sunscreen, so I made all my kids wear these dorky hats. They will thank me when they're older.

Me and PT

Kids in the corn maze.

We are done having fun.

The kids were good sports, but Oct in Florida isn't exactly winter; it was so hot! I didn't know they could grow corn on the surface of the sun. 

Immy

A. F. Armament Museum outing

My kids love planes, and going to the museum is a huge thrill for them!

 Lulu and cousin Bper looking at the AIRPLANES!!!

Lulu stopping to pick flowers

They were all a bit scared they were going to fall off. 

Me, cousin Bper, Lulu, and JP in front of the new monument honoring service dogs.

Me and JP checking out a butterfly.

Lulu and Bper checking out a tank inside the museum! 

"Flying" in the F-15 cockpit.

Pumpkin Patch outing!

Lulu is making her craft.

Lulu and JP watching to see if pumpkins float.

Cute Cousins!

Me and PT.

I'm glad my sister hangs out with us all the time, because she is a great photographer and I get to be in front of the camera for a change. Oh, and I like her too. 

How cute is this!?

Lulu picking her pumpkin.

Tinker Bell, G.I. Joe, and Cheerleader.

Happy Halloween!

Skeleton PT. It's not easy being this cute.

Lulu, PT, and me making a caramel apple.

Immy, very proud of her face painting after the church picnic!