BREASTFEEDING TUBE FOR 75 PESOS!

 BREASTFEEDING TUBE FOR 75 PESOS!

Our nursing sessions have gone down to just one in daytime, then one or two more during the night. This is why i regret that it’s only now i found blogs with  DIY nursing accessories tutorials.

In making the nursing tube you will only need:

• any snug fitting sando or shirt (I used the one my sister bought for 75 pesos in Divisoria, Manila’s bargain heaven!)
• needle and thread (sewing is optional, but i wanted a clean seam so i hand sew the edges.
• scissor
• pins
• measuring tape

Here are the super easy steps:

1. Fold the top just below the armpit. Fold it inside out so you won’t make unwanted marks or cuts in the front side.
2. Secure the fold with pins. They should hold the fabric in place when you cut. Use the measuring tape to ensure equal lengths on both sides.
3. Cut the the top in two pieces. Try to keep the edges straight when you cut. This will help keep a clean seam.
4. Sew it. As i earlier mentioned, sewing is optional. I just want clean seams because I’m bad a cutting straight lines. Fold the edges twice and secure with pin. Again check with a tape measure to be sure you’re sewing a straight line.
5. 
   
6. That’s it, you ‘re done! You are ready to try on the tube. Then entire length of my tube was 12.5 after sewing. It’s long enough to covers my chest down to waist.

I often wear this under my night shirt. I just lift the shirt and roll down the tube when I nurse. With this, i get to breastfeed my toddler without exposing too much of my belly and my stretch marks. 

I have done some online (window) shopping and found that clothes customized for nursing tend to be really expensive! I hope you try and make one of these, too. You will be amazed with how much you’ll save with a little sewing plus a lot of imagination .Also worth reading:

• My DIY Nursing Poncho
• Breastfeeding essentials and cheaper alternatives