Specs: Pattern: Laminaria Maternity Swimsuit bij Tuesday Stitches Size US 8, D-F cup Adjustments: Lengthened by 3″, moved strap position Fabric: Folk Art Floral on Flex base and Lining by Funki Fabrics Pictured at 34 and 38 weeks pregnant When I got pregnant, a swimsuit was one of the first things on my list to sew. I’ve always worn bikinis, …
5 Ways to Make Your Wardrobe Last Through Pregnancy
Newly pregnant and ready to put away your regular wardrobe? Not so fast – you might be surprised at how far your regular wardrobe can take you. No doubt your body will change a fair bit. Not only will you grow a belly, but you’ll probably go up a few sizes overall. It’s impossible to predict how much weight you …
Maternity Style: Two Pegs Dress
Specs: Pattern: Two Pegs Dress by Boho Banjo View A, Size S, longer sleeves Adjustments: None Fabric: Rayon challis from Minerva Crafts Pictured at 36 weeks pregnant Now this is a dress that I had not expected to love as much as I do. When I saw the product listing of the Two Pegs Dress pattern, I did not think …
Introduction to Cloth Menstrual Pads
I wonder what you thought when you saw the title of this post – “Oh cool!”, “Ehm, what?” or even “Gross!”? My mission here is to at least pique your interest, because I definitely think sewing your own cloth pads is cool! I’ve been using them for a couple of years now, but I admit that when I first heard …
Maternity Style: Cappuccino Cardigan
Specs: Pattern: Cappuccino Cardigan by Candy Castle View: Long sleeves, no cuffs. Size M graded out to L at the hips. Adjustments: none Fabric: Jersey Knit from Minerva Crafts Worn at: 30 weeks pregnant I have one cardigan that is probably the most worn garment in my wardrobe. It’s actually one that was mysteriously found after a summer of visitors, …
Maternity Style: Ultraviolet Tee
Specs: Pattern: Ultraviolet Tee by Tuesday Stitches (Also available in maternity version) View A Adjusted for my height Fabric: rayon jersey and polyester crepe At 22 weeks pregnant You know the best thing about these two Ultraviolet Tees? I made them about a year before I got pregnant. The reason they still work so well now is that they are both …
Sewing Baby’s First Clothes
In the last few weeks of your pregnancy, you might not feel inclined to sew for yourself anymore. Instead, you’re getting distracted by teeny tiny baby rompers, shirts and pants, and you probably have an idea of how you want to dress your baby. Will he or she be the trendiest babe on the block or are you opting for …
How to Sew a Waistband Extender for Jeans
If you’re a jeans-all-day-every-day woman like me, the first thing that probably won’t fit you anymore after you get pregnant are your favorite jeans. With a first pregnancy you might be able to squeeze in for a good few weeks, but with following pregnancies you’ll grow out of them pretty early on. You’ve probably heard of the non-sewing method before …
Maternity Style: Roscoe Blouse
Specs: Pattern: Roscoe Blouse by True Bias View A, size 10 Adjustments for my length (5’10”): 1″ added to bodice and sleeves. Fabric: Polyester crepe At 22 weeks pregnant Today I’d like to show off my new Roscoe Blouse! I paired it with a polyester crepe with a beautiful water color bird print. I’ve had this fabric in my stash …
Every Mother Counts
When we were working on Maternity Sewing, we were motivated to provide a resource for pregnant women that did not yet exist. Contributing to the sewing community is one thing, but we also wanted to contribute on a larger scale. Since our focus is pregnant and nursing women, we sought out a charity with the same focus. We found the …
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