Breaking News - A Maternity Sewing Pattern That Is Not Hideous!

My baby shower is just around the corner and I really wanted to make my dress.

I didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars

(which is what it takes for a super cute maternity dress)

and I didn't want to wear a black Target dress

(which is ALL they seem to ever have.. )

I know, I know.. you don't believe me.

You've gone to the sewing store and looked at the pattern catalogs for maternity clothes,

and what did you find?

A forgotten and cobwebbed section.

I know.

I've been there.

And the few patterns that still exist are convinced you want to spend your days feeling more like a blobless entity. Really, how many boxy tops and leggings do we'll all need?!?

Thank the Heavens we live in the era of blogs.

I found that Kwik Sew has a few patterns that are not totally without style.

(P.S. I can NOT find the blog that inspired me..if it sounds like yours - let me know!)

So I decided to sew my own!

My ultra generous mom bought me the super cute cotton fabric - which was no bargain deal..

but alas you get what you pay for in the fabric world.

And this weekend I got it done.

About 4 hours of work, about 4 yards of fabric (oy vay!), and a zipper.

I love it!

Kwik Sew writes fabulous patterns!

They go the extra step and write out the details of what makes the difference between looking homemade and handcrafted - and yes there is a difference :D

Can't wait to show it off at my baby shower!!

(and yes there will be pics of me in it..lol)

If you been putting off sewing clothes, I recommend trying a Kwik Sew patterns.

I've worked with almost every name brand, and I'm most impressed with them.