Hooter Hider for my friend

I have a dear friend, whom I'm so excited to be living close by to again.  She's down to earth, creative, and a fabulous hostess.  After four beautiful, wonderful daughters, they are having a baby boy join their family next month.  I asked her what she needed for her baby or herself, and she suggested a hooter hider.  Her husband is SO excited to have a boy, and doesn't want anything pink or purple touching his son...so a more neutral fabric was needed.  I had just the thing...some Joel Dewberry Ginseng  home decor fabric in twill.

I followed Sew Much Ado's Nursing Cover tutorial.  Abby suggested using home decor weight fabric.  I agree, it gives the cover more stability.  Having used a similar apron for Dolly 3 years ago, I had wished mine was a bit more substantial.  I did change a few things.

The "D" rings I purchased were smaller...1" wide.  So, I shrank the straps down to 4" wide, and then folded them like bias tape.  This made them a bit bulky, and I had to improvise attaching the ring side of the neck strap.  I added two pockets in the bottom corners made of flannel.  Just cut a 6 inch square of fabric, fold in half and tuck inside the hem before you sew it.  Perfect for tucking in a binky or wiping a bit of drool.  I also pulled out my double needle and added a little turquoise stitching at the top.  It gave the seam with straps and boning a little stability, and added a little flair.

I'm so excited to give it to my friend...and even more happy to finally be able to sew again.  I'll share some photos of our temporary home later this week.  Isn't this back porch a fun place for photos?

Sharing with Sew Much Ado, Tea Rose Home, Someday Crafts, and The Southern Institute.