Yet another Maternity Shirt.

This is some of sheer fabric I received for Christmas. This shirt was quite the journey. First of all, I mixed two different patterns for the first time. It worked okay, but it took a lot of altering to make this shirt look non tent-like. I gained some confidence working with my dress form. In other words, if it fits wonky on the form, it is not going to magically fit right on me! I'm really pleased at how the fit of the form matches me (minus the belly of course).

I was really starting to give up on this project thinking it would never be right, and the elastic in the wrap was a last ditch attempt that actually turned this from something I wouldn't wear to something I like.

More Maternity...

This is just a simple maternity tank (rayon I think). I made it to go under some gorgeous sheer fabric I received in a Christmas package that I want to make into maternity shirts. I used Simplicity 4704 again.

Maternity Shirt

Besides the rust color that I really like (the "red" for those of us with Autumn color palettes), this material is the lightest, softest cotton knit. It's practically weightless. Very comfy. I used Simplicity 8589.

Dress/coat/hat

This is for a couple in our church who are in the process of adopting her niece. I have been working all week on this since the shower is tomorrow. At first I was only going to make the dress, but the jacket and coat are so cute I wanted to make those as well. I am very happy with how it turned out. I used my overlock machine to finish the inside seams so it looks nice and neat (something I don't always do if it's something I'm making for myself).



I have the hardest time getting good pictures. The pockets don't look even in this pic, but that is just the way it's hanging.

Baby Quilt

This is for my nephew in the U.P who is due in May. I really have to learn to do the binding, it gives me trouble every time. I have one more quilt to do, but I have a few more months to finish it (he/she is due in June). I have a dress I have to finish for a shower next week.

Baby Quilt

I finished the first of three baby quilts I will be making. This is for my nephew in Florida who is due in June. I couldn't get a good pic of the back, but it's white with light blue pictures of Pooh.

Maternity Shirt

I used Simplicity 4704 for this shirt. I tried to get a good picture of the split sleeves. This probably cost about $5 to make...a great deal! Also, I am now finished with the three projects I was working on! Good thing, because I have the next one all ready to start :D