Maternity Style – Kielo Wrap Dress

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Specs: Pattern: Kielo Wrap Dress by Named Size EUR 40, US 8 Adjustments: Shortened to knee length, lowered front neckline, added pockets Fabric: cotton jersey Pictured at 22 weeks pregnant The Kielo Wrap Dress is not drafted for maternity, but it is a very popular maternity pattern because it is completely adjustable at the waist. It is also a really …

What is a Postpartum Doula?: Podcast Episode 19

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Episode Summary: In Episode 19 of the Maternity Sewing Podcast Erin talks to Nicole Swigert, a postpartum doula. She talks about what a postpartum doula does, how the help they provide differs from the help your friends and family can provide, and why you should consider hiring a postpartum doula when you bring a new baby into your family. Podcast …

Ambient Soundscapes as Sewing Background: Podcast Episode 18

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Erin talks about listening to ambient soundscapes as a background for sewing when you don’t want silence but want something that requires less attention than music, podcasts, or television. Podcast Player: Show Notes: The website Erin recommends for ambient soundscapes is Ambient-Mixer.com. The individual ambient mixes that she shared are: Abandoned Tent in the DesertNighttime in ArizonaRavenclaw Common RoomSlytherin Common …

How to Get Some Sleep with Sleep Consultant Rebecca Michi: Podcast Episode 17

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Erin talks to Rebecca Michi, a “no cry sleep consultant” about why sleep is so important and what a sleep consultant or pediatric sleep coach does that can help your family get some sleep. Podcast Player: Show Notes: You can find Rebecca Michi on her website and on Instagram. She recommended Dr. Sears as a go-to source for all sorts …

Sewing Cloth Menstrual Pads: Podcast Episode 16

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Lisa introduces Erin to cloth menstrual pads and explains how to sew them, how she was introduced to them, and why she recommends using them for all situations from menstruation, to discharge during pregnancy, to postpartum incontinence. Podcast Player: Show Notes: You can find Maternity Sewing at MaternitySewing.com. Keep in touch with us by following our blog (follow by RSS …

Selfish Sewing with Charlie: Podcast Episode 15

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In Episode 15 of the Maternity Sewing Podcast, Erin talks with Charlie, M.Sc., a sewing blogger and psychologist, about why selfish sewing is not only good for your mental health, but important to do! Podcast Player: Show Notes: You can find Maternity Sewing at MaternitySewing.com. Keep in touch with us by following our blog (follow by RSS or followin Bloglovin), …