hi again!! How exciting that I am posting twice in 2 days! I am getting bigger in the belly and I have been needing some clothes. I can't believe I am only half way through this pregancy so I am resisting buying a bunch of ill fitting summer maternity clothes. I saw this tutorial and thought it might be a great piece that I can wear now AND when I am no longer PG.
It's a nice tutorial. This knit is extra drapey and I did a lot of ironing to get my seams together nicely but I was able to make it in one afternoon and I'm sure I'll be wearing it a bunch since it is so versatile. BTW, I converted these jeans to maternity myself by cutting off the waist and adding really wide elastic. I also did those knee patches which was questionable style judgement but I still think are pretty cute!
There is the belly! It was a happy surprise that the stripes on the fabric made a nice design when tied this way. The sleeves could be better but I love how soft and flowy the whole piece is.
Wow! More belly. Sheesh- you don't really realize how pregnant you look until you see these kind of pictures of yourself.
The fabric was from Joanns- back in the red tag section and was 50% off which came to about $5 a yard. I used 2 yards. I used my serger for all my seams but you could easily use a ball point needle on your regular machine. Some spray starch would have been helpful to get the fabric to lay flat while sewing my seams but I keep forgeting to pick some up at the store!
Thank you to Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom for the inspiration. I'm sure I'll be using this summer cardigan a bunch! If you have a good (and easy!) tutorial for some maternity clothes, I would love to hear about it! I have some more of this type knit in solids that I need to use up this summer!
Your cardigan is lovely!!
Posted by: colored jeans for women | July 31, 2012 at 09:49 AM
You look lovely! I'm so happy for you and your family. . . another little one!
Posted by: Zane | June 24, 2012 at 09:36 AM
looks gorgeous on you.
Posted by: madebymum | June 22, 2012 at 02:54 AM
You look absolutely beautiful and those hearts on your jeans were the first thing that caught my eye. They're adorable!
Posted by: Candice | June 21, 2012 at 02:01 AM
Congratulations - how exciting!! I had not idea you were adding to your beautiful family - I bet your children are so excited. Love the cardigan - such pretty colors.
Posted by: Anne Marie | June 20, 2012 at 08:25 PM
Congratulations! Very cute cardigan!
Posted by: Mariel | June 20, 2012 at 03:28 PM
YOu look awesome!!! Love the cardigan (and the jeans)!!!
Posted by: amy dunn | June 20, 2012 at 07:26 AM
Your cardigan is adorable. And you look wonderful in it, except your beautiful face is missing in all the pics!
Posted by: Miriam | June 19, 2012 at 10:18 PM
Cute cardigan. I tried this maxi skirt tutorial and am in love. It is more comfortable than my pjs and without question, more stylish. I am thinking about trying to make a knee length one too.
http://elleapparel.blogspot.com/2011/09/maxi.html
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 19, 2012 at 10:22 AM
Your cardigan is adorable! I love the fabric choice and it looks so cute with the belt over your belly! I didn't even realize you were pr
~Jamie
Posted by: Jamie Sanders | June 19, 2012 at 09:41 AM
I love your cardigan, Virginia! I don't envy you going through summer pregnant, but part of me does miss having a bump like yours! Have you seen these patterns for maternity clothing? http://megannielsen.com/collections/sewing-patterns
Posted by: Cate | June 19, 2012 at 09:05 AM
Looking great G!!
Posted by: Meghan | June 19, 2012 at 08:53 AM