While pregnant with Tiny Human #1 I was given a traditional nursing cover. It did the job but… A)I always felt like I was wearing an apron B) it just screamed look at me I have a baby under here C) it did nothing to cover my back and sides. There had to be a better way, then during a late night Pinterest hunt I found a pattern for a one seam poncho made of jersey knit. I went to the fabric store, found a nice black jersey knit and fired up the sewing machine.
I road tested the poncho on a trip to London. It passed the test! It was lightweight, easy to pack and stylish enough to wear while wandering around London. I was even able to breast feed on the plane without feeling like I was about to flash the man across the aisle.
The original post seems to have disappeared but this pattern is similar. I am not crazy about the raw edges but someone with a bit more patience and talent could problem fix that problem.
If you are not a fan of needle and thread, similar infinity scarf nursing covers are sold at most baby stores or you can keep your eye out for jersey knit ponchos. I picked up a gorgeous purple one from a local shoppe with a neckline I love.
A side benefit I discovered after Tiny Human #2 came along is that a poncho cover is perfect for covering the “leaking” that seems to take a few weeks to sort out.
The poncho has earned its place in the mommy bag, doing triple duty as back up blanket and car seat black out curtain.
Inside the Mommy Bag 