The Agnes dress from Tilly and the Buttons is such a classic and comfortable silhouette for maternity wear; I was just itching with excitement to sew it up! The construction for this dress and top is easy peasy. I talk a little more about the process as well as the fit on my blog here. But today I’m going to …
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 …
How Sewing Helped Me Prepare for Motherhood: Jordan’s Story
Through pregnancy and post-partum our bodies go through massive changes in size and shape, unfamiliar redistributions of weight, and are constantly changing. These changes can be disorienting and can cause even the most self-confident of women to feel alien in her body. Hormonal surges can make your mind feel alien too. Today on the Maternity Sewing blog we have Jordan here …
Sewing Cloth Menstrual Pads: Podcast Episode 16
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 …
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 …
Selfish Sewing with Charlie: Podcast Episode 15
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), …
Maternity Style: Waterfall Raglan Top & Dress
Specs: Pattern: Waterfall Raglan by Chalk & Notch View A with long sleeves – Size 4 Adjustments: None Fabric: Sweater Knit Pictured at 37 weeks pregnant I’m so excited to be guest blogging for MaternitySewing.com today! I am so very near to the end of my pregnancy at this point, but I am thrilled that this resource exists and know …
Audrey of Skirt Fixation Talks Maternity Sewing: Podcast Episode 14
In Episode 14, Erin talks to Audrey of the blog Skirt Fixation about maternity sewing. Audrey talks about her Runway Skirt pattern and her experiences sewing through her 9 different pregnancies. 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), following us on …
Introduction to the German Sewing Community with Annika Ferk: Podcast Episode 13
In episode 13 of the Maternity Sewing Podcast, Lisa chats with Annika Ferk of Nähconnection about the German Sewing Community. They talk about preferences in design, fabric choice, how they find each other, and how a designer can get into this market. Podcast Player: Show Notes: You can find Maternity Sewing at MaternitySewing.com. Keep in touch with us by following …
Miss Frankie Mae Top
Pattern: Miss Frankie Mae Top by 1 Puddle Lane Style B – Long Sleeve + Size 10 US/14 AUS Adjustments: 1” added for height, which I do for 99% of patterns. Cuffs added to sleeves due to preference. Fabric: Burnout sweater knit from Sincerely Rylee Fabrics Pictured at 37 weeks pregnant Hello – I’m Elisabeth, blogger and sewist at Stitching …