Ah, pregnancy, isn’t it wonderful? Slightly less wonderful is how tough it can be finding clothes that fit, are stylish, AND comfortable. Not to mention the unicorn of maternity dressing…the outfit you can also wear after the bub has arrived! That’s why we’re super thankful for versatile patterns that can grow and adapt with you as you need them – like our pattern of the month Floreat!
Floreat’s been a favourite of ours for a while now, but it first came to our attention as a great maternity pattern when one of our own team members made and wore Floreat during her own pregnancy (lightbulb moment!). The beauty of using Floreat as a maternity pattern is in its flexibility: Floreat can be made in woven or knit fabrics – so the all-important ‘stretch’ is on the table! Who says comfortable maternity clothes have to be boring?
Let’s take a look at the pattern!
My wonderful sister in law Sophie recently gave birth to a gorgeous little boy. I knew I wanted to make her something special for him. As you have probably noticed by now, I don’t often sew for anyone other than me and my kids – so if i make you something, you know i really love you ;)
I discovered a new sewing obsession last year – Mocassins! I usually let my kids go barefoot a lot when they’re learning to walk – but our lifestyle in Perth has us outside all year round, and add to that our backyard has the roughest concrete/rock combo patio ever – which left me with an awesome excuse to try making mocs. It’s something i’ve wanted to do for years and for some bizarre reason i found it oddly intimidating? I don’t know what i thought would happen – sewing machine explosion?
I absolutely love swaddling my babies! Swaddling is awesome because not only does it keep your baby snug and warm, but it helps prevent them from waking themselves with their own startle reflex.