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 …
Kielo Wrap Dress Nursing Hack
Today Elizabeth is sharing her brilliant nursing hack of a very popular pattern, the Kielo Wrap Dress. It’s an easy one and we’re certain you’ll love it! It’s often said that “necessity is the mother of invention”. The sewing community has come up with countless clever pattern alterations to make beautiful clothes practical for nursing. I’m delighted to share with …
Postpartum Style: Ivy Pinafore
Specs Pattern: The Ivy Pinafore by Jennifer Lauren HandmadeView & Size: View 1, Size 18Adjustments: None. The pattern is drafted for a D cup, so I did not have to make a FBA.Fabric: I used a mid-weight chambray fabric for the outer fabric. I used a cotton lawn and a woven rayon for the lining and a cotton lawn for …
Maternity Style – Kielo Wrap Dress
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 …
Sew an Early Pregnancy/Post-partum Wardrobe That Will Make You Feel Good
Samantha shares her tips for sewing a wardrobe to get you through early maternity and postpartum.
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 …
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 …
Infinity Dress Sewalong 6: Bandeau Top
In the final part of the Infinity Dress Sewalong, we’ll sew the bandeau top. Gather your front and back bandeau top pieces, coordinating thread, pins, scissors, and of course sewing machine. A serger is optional. We’re using a contrast thread throughout this Infinity Dress Sewalong for visibility purposes, but we advise you to use coordinating thread for your dress. We’ll …