DIY Breast Feeding Cover: Dria

I've been busy doing research on alternatives to the "Hooter Hiders" for breastfeeding covers because it is uncomfortable for me to have things around my neck.  So I came across the Dria, which is basically a poncho that can be used for both breastfeeding and a carseat cover to block the baby from the sun. 

But...they are $80, which is way too high for my budget.

So I made my own...it was super simple, with no sewing involved, and only cost me $15!!!  

I used the same fabric that I made the fitted sheet for my bassinet, to save money on shipping for fabric...and took the following steps:

I bought Jersey fabric, so that it would be stretchy and breathable for the baby!

I cut off the edges with the label, and just measured by looks for my upper body length.

I took a shirt that had a wide neck to be a model of how to cut the neck for the Dria.

And that's it...no sewing, just a few simple cuts.  I wanted it to fit off the shoulders, just because!

You can easily stretch this over a carseat and tie each open end.

Viola!  It's very comfortable, not too heavy, and is wide enough that the baby will not be popping out too easily while breastfeeding.  Let's hope it works as well as I'm hoping!