Asymmetrically
So this is a new maternity pattern i’m trying out. It’s gone through a few iterations, but i’m happy with the fit now. Basically it’s got a comfy swing shape with an asymmetrical hem, that theoretically should work all through pregnancy and beyond. I like things that i can also wear postpartum, and i’m hoping this will fit the bill in that area too. One of the vitally important things (to me) about designing maternity wear is ensuring that the design works for all stages of pregnancy – so i like to design things early on, and wear them unaltered throughout my pregnancy to see what worked and what didn’t. I’ll try and photograph it again later in the pregnancy so we can do a little fit comparison! (yes that is the kind of thing i find fun hehehe)
Overall i’m really happy with this top!
In other news, i’m still wading my way through piles and piles of boxes trying to get unpacked – I’m frustrated by how long its taking me with being pregnant and all, but i think this is one of those times i need to just slow down and chill out and remember there is no who-can-unpack-their-house-the-fastest race hehehe . Thanks for all of the congrats last week, we are just loving our new home already!
Meg
Meg is the Founder and Creative Director of Megan Nielsen Patterns, and is constantly dreaming up ideas for new sewing patterns and ways to make your sewing journey more enjoyable! She gets really excited about design details and is always trying to add way too many variations to our patterns.
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You’re just the coolest pregnant lady! It’s not a race, but after having moved twice in the last couple years I totally understand how you must be so ready to be settled. Only I wasn’t pregnant with two active kids to look after… so actually I can’t imagine how frustrating it is!
Awww thanks Kelly! You are the sweetest :)
Seriously, i can’t believe how frustrating this move has been – but at least we’ll get through it at some point, even if it’s done slowly and with 2 little people repacking all the boxes i unpack hehehe
XOXO
Your top looks particularly stylist with your asymmetrical necklace.
Thanks Ann!!
I meant to comment on your last post but I forgot. Congrats on the new house. It definitely looks like a place you can call home :)
Thanks Maddie! We’re definitely feeling at home already, it’s so nice to finally feel like we’re “settled” and no longer nomadic :)
XOXO
We moved in the middle of December & I’m still unpacking boxes! Slowly are surely wins the race… Right?
Ahhhh Anna, you have made me feel so much better! I keep feeling like it’s taking me way too long to unpack… and like i’ll still be unpacking well into February. SO glad to know i’m not alone :) We’ll get there!
Just to tell you I love the picture of your Home, the color, the beautiful look. I’m very happy for you and your family. And today I like the look with the asymmetrical items :-)
We love your website here in California USA.
Thanks so much Yolanda!! big hugs!
You look lovely Megan! I thought of you the other day- I got give the most gorgeous book for christmas called CLOTH by Cassandra Ellis. It is so full of beautiful things to make for your home and whilst I think it would probably be pretty simple for you, it is all jsut so pretty! New home calls for a new book?
xxx
OH my that book looks gorgeous!! Honestly, i’m a complete sucker for all kinds of sewing books, and these days especially anything home related – thanks for the great suggestion!!
Lovely top. I was wondering if you are planning to stock up on any of your older maternity/nursing patterns such as the ruched skirt you showed on your blog the other day. I always loved your designs, but now that I actually have a baby bump, I’d love to try them out!
Thanks Wakako! Congrats on your pregnancy!!!
I won’t be restocking any printed patterns – it was just too much to handle with being pregnant and all, but I will be slowly releasing them as PDF’s over the next few weeks and months. XOXO
Oh what a smart idea to design a maternity pattern in the early days and see how it wears as you get bigger. I love that. Good luck with the move – we just painted and swapped the kids’ rooms in prep for our #3 and i’m antsy to get THAT done. Can’t imagine a whole house right now!
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