Hooter Hider/Bosom Buddy/Nursing Cover

Having worked in the library for many years I have seen way to many mothers who think its entirely ok to just whip it out and feed their babies in public. Its an issue some people feel strongly about one way or another but I feel it is inappropriate. I sure don't want to see it and having had teenage boys on my staff who see it and then talk about it all day I am not a fan. There are ways to feed a baby in public without exposing oneself. This is one of them, I first heard about them from a coworker, then saw this tutorial on a craft blog. It seemed fairly easy to make so I thought I would give it a try.

First you cut out the main fabric piece and the strap.

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The strap is cut into a short and a long piece, both are ironed in half with right sides together.

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Next they are sewn and turned followed by a seam on each side.

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On the short strap two d rings are placed in the middle before it is sewn.

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The long strap gets a curved end, this will go through the d rings.

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On the main fabric piece a seam is sewn around three sides.

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On the last/top side the straps are attached.

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The boning is placed between the straps.

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Once that is done the hooter hider is complete, the strap goes around your next and the boning helps it keep its shape, it also allows you to see the baby without exposing yourself to the world.

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