If you have a t-shirt pattern that fits you in the chest and arms you can hack it into a variety of different maternity shirts pretty easily. In this blog post we’ll walk you through how to hack a pattern into a belly skimming swing maternity tee shirt. Start by selecting a size on your shirt. Our general rule for …
Draft Your Own Maternity Shirt: Babydoll Tee
If you have a t-shirt pattern that fits you in the chest and arms you can hack it into a variety of different maternity shirts pretty easily. In this blog post we’ll walk you through how to hack a pattern into a maternity babydoll style tee. Start by selecting a size on your shirt. As a rule of thumb, you’ll …
Maternity Style: Laminaria Swimsuit
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, …
Draft Your Own Maternity Shirt: Swing Version 1
If you have a t-shirt pattern that fits you in the chest and arms you can hack it into a variety of different maternity shirts pretty easily. In this blog post we’ll walk you through how to hack a pattern into a belly skimming swing maternity tee shirt. Start by selecting a size on your shirt. As a rule of …
Maternity Style: Goldilegs Jeggings
Specs: Pattern: Goldilegs Jeggings by Stitch Upon A Time Skinny leg, Size XL Adjustments: 8 inches off length, 1 inch scooped out of lower belly Fabric: Cotton jersey and stretch denim Pictured at 21 weeks pregnant Okay, friends. I decided a while ago that I would not buy any maternity clothes because they tend to be cheaply made and not …
Draft Your Own Maternity Shirt: Gathered Sides
If you have a t-shirt pattern that fits you in the chest and arms you can hack it into a variety of different maternity shirts pretty easily. In this blog post we’ll walk you through how to hack a pattern into a super fitted maternity shirt with gathered sides that will show off that pregnant belly to full advantage. Start …
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: Fringe Dress
Specs: Pattern: Fringe Blouse and Dress Pattern by Chalk & Notch View A, Size 4 Adjustments: Waistband moved up two inches to accommodate baby bump Fabric: Cotton Flannel Pictured at 34 weeks pregnant I’ve had my eye on the Fringe Dress Pattern by Chalk & Notch for a while now, so I was thrilled when Lisa reached out and asked …
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 …