In the middle of my pregnancy I had a mini wardrobe sort out and moved the things I could still wear to one end. This meant I could only open one door of the wardrobe and not be taunted by some favourite things that simply would not fit. Hilariously even though I knew it would be impossible I’ve been trying on some of those items, and becoming slightly downcast that they will not accommodate the giant boobage I am now graced with. Actually grace is not a word I should be using in the same sentence – man, they are unwieldy.
However, I did slip on the trusty old cosmo dress and found that it fitted (with the right undergarments). Of course! It’s a knit! There lies the answer. I bought some red jersey in February that needs to made into another cosmo I think, this time with long sleeves for the winter, and yes I’ve checked – the wrap front allows for boob access so I can still feed the bottomless pit we call Fitz. Not entirely sure when I’ll get the time to get in there and get it cut out, never mind sewn up, but I do feel like I could do with some time behind the needle, and maybe I just have to force the issue with myself.
The other things I’ve planned for my fourth trimester wardrobe are the new t-shirts and trousers from Hot Patterns, which finally arrived at the weekend, thanks to the postal strikes. (I mean, up the workers and all that, but selfishly I wanted my patterns…) That cowl neck t-shirt is almost identical to an old Jigsaw favourite that the moths got to, and I’m deeply excited to think I can replace it (if I can find decent jersey of course). Shortly after I placed the order Trudy only went and released two new patterns, and I love the look of the dress (for which there is an excellent tutorial on youtube, which should just be compulsory viewing if you want to make clothes/use knits/do both).
The pattern for the t-shirt is traced off and cut out (go me!), so I’ll hopefully be able to do a trial run sometime over the next week, and see where I am with sizing. And no, there is no photo to accompany this post but I hope to remedy that with the next one, and a good one at that.
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I love working with knits as they are so forgiving from both a sewing and wearing angle. Finding decent knit fabric is indeed the hardest part though and here in Australia we have limited choice. Love your new patterns and good on you for finding time to cut out the t-shirt!
You’re taking the exact right approach with this. Only I’d recommend buying something as well – more instant gratification.
Your boobs will return to normal size some day in the not so distant future, still it’s always best to dress the body one currently has.
The patterns look great, espacially the trousers.
(Oh, and I ordered some boots from that site you recommended. I found they do have flats after all. I’m very excited.)
If you send me a mailing address, I will send you my hotpatterns hippy chic boho deluxe dress pattern (never cut, only traced, of course!)
I have finally lost my baby weight. I just made myself this dress in a 12, and I was really disappointed. It is so full and flow-y. I’ve been stuck with that sort of silhouette for too long. I really want a change! So I won’t sew this dress again.
BUT, I know you like hot patterns. And it sounds like flow-y is what you need at the moment. So, if you’d like the pattern, I’ll be happy to send it on to you.
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