The Maternity Plan.

Ladies, thank you so much for your well wishes, I was really touched by all the lovely comments.

I'm sorry I haven't reply to all of them, I have been frantically busy at work. Weekends seem to be as bad, I just want to drop relax, but with Christmas fast approaching I can't find the time. Thankfully I have sometime off from the 24th, this is the first year that I won't have to work over the holiday period.

This is the Christmas and onwards sewing plan, slightly ambitious given my lack of energy these days, but I hope to make the staples of my maternity wardrobe rather than buying majority of it.

 

 

I'm excited to be making the ruched maternity shirt, I have some cute pineapple yellow summer weight ponti and black and cream striped fabric purchased from Clegs, that will be perfect for this pattern.

I am wondering if an FBA will be needed. What are your thoughts, FBA yay or nay?







 

I've traced the parfait pattern, and made some maternity adjustments, I plan to make a top for a wearable toile and if it wears well I'll make the dress, which will be handy when nursing.

The simplicity pattern I have already made in blue polka dot woven fabric (view D), it was very cute, however when I went to wear it last Saturday, I found it didn't fit. I did some quick measuring to find out my bust had increased by another inch onto the 3 inches since I've been pregnant! Dear me, how far can you push bust adjustments? More than 5cm?

The burda maternity ruche skirt is a winner for me, this is completely work related, I think it will compliment the ruched shirt nicely. I'm yet to find fabric that will be suitable, but I think the navy will be perfect for work.

I bought this pattern off Sew Squirrel, I did have plans to make it, however this is now on the bottom of my list, I loved it when I bought it but not so much, why you ask? I have no idea.

I'm attending a wedding and an swanky engagement party in late January, I've decided I'll only be making one dress for both events, but I can't think of a pattern I want to make, I'm thinking a dressy maxi, as a long dress requires less beauty work (again limited time and energy to look nice. lol) Any advice on a easy maternity pattern or non maternity that I can alter?

I really love this leona edmiston dress, although its not a maternity style, I think it would flatter my bump. I don't think there is a chance of finding a similar style in a pattern that can be modified, so its not on the list.

Anyways, thats the plan, come what may.  Once again, thank you for all your well wishes!