Maternity Sewing

Finally posting a few photos of maternity clothes!  I made and altered several skirts early in my pregnancy, but forgot how much a big belly really pushes things down in front, so most have already been put aside.  I do think I'll be able to wear them post-baby, though, because they were all made with knit waistbands and I didn't cut them low enough in front to be truly maternity.

Here is one skirt that still works.  I had the striped knit for ages and didn't know what to do with it, until I saw a girl in a parking lot wearing a diagonally striped skirt.  Hurray for random inspiration!  I must say I'm very proud of how the stripes match perfectly.

The top I based on a tank I already own, but made the bottom longer.  I left the hem raw because post-baby I plan to even it out and think it will make a great, loose top for hiding post-baby belly.  I'd like to make another one of these shirts someday, but I'll make the straps a bit longer so they don't bunch up.

 (nearing my 30th week of pregnancy in this photo)

Four weeks left to go and my belly is much bigger!