I'm GoingTo Be A Grandma!!!

18 Weeks

15 Weeks

Yes, my daughter that just had her wedding about 2 years ago is pregnant. We are all so excited! Here are a couple of photos of her progression. Lower photo is 15 weeks along and the one just above that is 18 weeks. I can't wait to meet this new little one!

Maternity Sewing Pattern List

This list of Maternity patterns will be expanded as I find them. They are a combination of "for sell" and "free". 

Tops:

1. BLOUSE 16H(French)

http://deuxiemearrondissement.bigcartel.com/product/blouse-16h

2. TUNIC 10AM (French) http://deuxiemearrondissement.bigcartel.com/product/tunique-10h

3. TUNIC MIDI (French)

http://deuxiemearrondissement.bigcartel.com/product/tunique-midi

4.DUO 13H(French)

 http://deuxiemearrondissement.bigcartel.com/product/duo-13h

5.BLOUSE 22H(French)

 http://deuxiemearrondissement.bigcartel.com/product/blouse-22h

6. Ruched Maternity Tee (English) by Megan Nielsen

http://megannielsen.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/ruched-maternity-tshirt-sewing-pattern

7. Wrapped Maternity Top (English) by Megan Nielsen

http://megannielsen.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/wrapped-maternity-top-sewing-pattern

8. Basic Blouse (Polish) by papavero (FREE)

http://www.papavero.pl/wykroje-do-pobrania/972-972

9. Maternity Top Jenna (English) by Loulou James

https://www.etsy.com/listing/153145461/maternity-top-nursing-dress-pattern?ref=shop_home_feat_2

10. Maternity top Celia (English) by Loulou James

https://www.etsy.com/listing/102864985/maternity-nursing-top-pattern-celia-wrap?ref=shop_home_active_10

11. Maternity top Isabelle (English) by Loulou James

 https://www.etsy.com/listing/110650850/maternity-nursing-top-pattern-isabelle?ref=shop_home_active_11

12. Mandy Maternity Top (English) by Style Arc

http://www.stylearc.com.au/stylearc/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=482&category_id=25&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=47

13. Peasant Maternity Top Small only (English) by Make Baby Stuff

http://www.make-baby-stuff.com/maternity-patterns.html

Skirts

1. 9 SKIRT (French)

http://deuxiemearrondissement.bigcartel.com/product/jupe-9h

2. Ruched Maternity Skirt (English) by Megan Nielsen

 http://megannielsen.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/ruched-maternity-skirt-sewing-pattern

3. Maternity Pencil Skirt Meg (English) by Loulou James

https://www.etsy.com/listing/101056563/maternity-skirt-pattern-meg-pencil-skirt

4. Maternity A-line Skirt Emily (English) by Loulou James

https://www.etsy.com/listing/101432248/maternity-pattern-emily-maternity-a-line?ref=shop_home_active_7

5. Maternity Pull on skirt Olivia (English) by Loulou James

https://www.etsy.com/listing/109709922/maternity-skirt-pattern-olivia-pull-on?ref=shop_home_active_13

6. Maternity Skirt Ava Folded Waist (English) by Loulou James

https://www.etsy.com/listing/109710201/maternity-skirt-pattern-ava-folded-waist?ref=shop_home_active_16

Pants

1. Andy Maternity Pant (English) by Style Arc

http://www.stylearc.com.au/stylearc/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=481&category_id=25&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=47

Dresses

1. DUO 13H (French)

http://deuxiemearrondissement.bigcartel.com/product/duo-13h

2. DRESS 14H(French)

http://deuxiemearrondissement.bigcartel.com/product/robe-14h

3.MIDNIGHT DRESS(French)

 http://deuxiemearrondissement.bigcartel.com/product/robe-minuit

4.Dress pattern (Polish) by papavero (FREE)

http://www.papavero.pl/wykroje-do-pobrania/608-gotowy-wykroj-szlafrok-dla-kobiet-w-ciy

5. Maternity Puzzle Dress 1 (Polish) by papavero (FREE)

http://www.papavero.pl/wykroje-do-pobrania/964-964

6. Maternity Dress Jenna (English) by Loulou James

https://www.etsy.com/listing/153145461/maternity-top-nursing-dress-pattern?ref=shop_home_feat_2

7. Maternity Dress Naida (English) by Loulou James

https://www.etsy.com/listing/107410123/maternity-dress-pattern-naida-maternity?ref=shop_home_active_12

8. Maternity Dress Winnie (German) by Tosco Minnie

http://www.toscaminni.com/schwangerenkleid-winnie-schnittmuster-schnittbogen.html

Jacket/Coats/Cardigans

1.7:00 COAT (French)

 http://deuxiemearrondissement.bigcartel.com/product/manteau-7h00

2.JACKET 11AM (French)

 http://deuxiemearrondissement.bigcartel.com/product/veste-11h

3. Maternity Cardigan Gemma (English) by Loulou James

https://www.etsy.com/listing/114744395/maternity-nursing-top-pattern-gemma?ref=shop_home_active_14

other

1. Maternity Survival Pack (English) By Megan Nielson

http://megannielsen.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/maternity-survival-pack

2. Maternity Band Bridget (English) by Loulou James (FREE)

http://www.louloujames.com/shop/bridget-free-maternitynursing-band-pattern/#more-226

3. Maternity Bandeau (English) by Style Arc

http://www.stylearc.com.au/stylearc/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=484&category_id=25&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=47

4. Maternity Set & Free Gift (English) by Style Arc

http://www.stylearc.com.au/stylearc/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=483&category_id=25&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=47

OFFENDED?

Offended? Say hello to your ego. First, let’s break down what an offense is. It is your ego’s response to what someone else said. When you are offended, you are in an ego-driven state, which is, ultimately, disempowering and a victim mentality. More than likely you are looking outside for validation, are overly concerned with the image you are portraying, tend to blame others, and are never satisfied. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what someone else thinks. In YOUR life, what matters is what YOU think. As long as you think you are worthy and amazing, you don’t need to be offended. It is a waste of your precious time and energy and gives the offender control over you.

1920's Kitchen Remodel

As you can see we are almost completely done with our kitchen remodel other than a few finishing touches. We had the cabinets made using our own design.We ordered the copper drawer pulls and cabinet knobs were all from Bellacor.com.  The copper lampshade hanging over the eating bar were found by my daughter in an old shack on some friends farm and they just gave them to us. My husband did the electrical on them. The countertops are a suede finish granite. The farmers sink and faucet set we bought on Amazon.com.

Sewing Machine Shaming!!!

I've had to use pliers to change the needle for a while and sometimes the needle drops into the lower part of the machine to be lost forever.

 I guess it's getting picky in it's old age!

Fall Seven Times, Stand Up Eight Jacket

                                  

The design of this jacket is extremely useful to throw on to go to the gym as well as wearing with a pair of jeans for a casual fashionable look. Its front pockets are perfect for stashing your keys or phone, while the front zipper allows you to zip up against any possible chills.

Pattern went together easily and quickly. Extremely straight forward, no nonsense instruction that a beginner with some general sewing knowledge could tackle. Zipper insertion usually scares beginners but the separating zipper is easily attached and a great zipper to learn zipper technique. Pattern is the Stand Up Eight Jacket by Mind, Body & Sew. http://www.mindbodyandsew.com/shop/stand-up-eight-jacket-roomy-version

Fabric was bought from Nancy's Notions and is now sold out. It's called ONYX SYMPHONY JACQUARD KNIT FABRIC 

Textured jacquard double knit with raised dimensional designs

Coloration: black

Pattern: abstract arrows

Stretch: 25%

50" wide

94% acetate/6% Lycra double knit

26” Black Activewear Separating Zipper

Model is my daughter Hannah

Photos by Me

Pillowcase TOP Cutting Chart For Girls

There is plenty of information online for making a pillowcase dress but what about a top. You would think it would be easy to find but I couldn't locate anything, so I set out to figure out how to  do the length for a pillowcase top in sizes 3-14 girls.  You can download the pdf chart HERE

RAVEN MAD MADELAINE SHIRT

I had the privilege to test another pattern, the Madelaine Shirt by the designer Parnuuna of BeMyGoth.com sewing patterns. You may remember the bright pink Lucinda skirt that I tested earlier this year. (View here: Pink Happy Thoughts Lucinda Skirt)

The new design is the Madelaine raglan sleeve shirt with beautiful lace on the lower sleeves that is extra long so it can be scrunched around the wrist. The shirt features a tantalizing applique of your choice of Ravens (I reduced my Raven by 25%) and body and upper sleeves of the shirt is made from jersey or knit fabric. (Pattern link at bottom)

Fabrics used :

*Black knit jersey from ChezAmi.com

*Black knit lace from fabric.com

*Stripe knit jersey for raven from Spoonflower.com

Sizes:

 *I used the size 40 for my model.

 *Available in a large range of  Sizes: 34 – 50 (European sizes)

 *Found sizing for my model to be true to measurements given.

Digital Pattern Details: 3 PDFs:

 *A 18 pages Pattern + 1 test page – ready to cut out when assembled.

 *A 31 pages step-by-step picture tutorial to guide you through the whole       process.

  *An 8 pages printable description

The Madelaine t-shirt design is appealing by 16-year-olds in vintage high-tops, to the 20somethings or even the more mature group who wish to look fashion forward. If you're looking for a T-shirt alternative, this knits-only pattern is a fantastic option. It comes in a large range of sizes (34 – 50 European sizes) to suit many figure types. It can be worn with jeans or the complimentary Madelaine skirt, also available at bemygoth.com for free. (pattern link at bottom)

       This pattern features many options such as having two different Raven applique’s to choose from or no applique at all. The separate sleeve pieces could be pieced together to make the sleeve in one fabric instead of the lace and fabric combination. The pointed hem can be changed to a round or straight hemline based on your preference.

     The instructions are very detailed with photos for every step. Trust me there is no guess work with these instructions! Any beginner that is comfortable sewing with knits would be at ease on this pattern. It's easy, fast and you get such a fabulous and professional looking result.

The big pattern companies could take some tips from BeMyGoth designer!

Madelaine Shirt Pattern 

Madelaine Circle Skirt Pattern

Nap Time Blanket and Pillow For Kindergarten

Here is another' long ago creations' that I made for my little boy when he started kindergarten. He is now in the Air Force and is greatly missed at home. This is a little blanket made from all cotton fabric with a race car print mixed with solids red and blue. I made a matching little pillow from the race car cotton. When I made this for my son, I had hoped he would remember that mommy made it for him and that I was kind of there with him during nap time. He always loved taking this to school and then it became his travel blanket over the years till one day I caught him wrapping it around his regular pillow on his bed  when he was just 13. That's my boy!!! haha It's now put away in a safe place so that one day when he is ready for it again, I can give it back to him good as new. Enjoy the project but enjoy who you're making it for more!

Nathan's Toddler Bed Sailboat Quilt

This little quilt was made for my son years ago when he moved into his toddler bed. I used a nautical themed cotton fabric and 12" square sailboat blocks. There is a rope trim around the edges. I had also made window valances that matched the nautical fabric, but do not have a photo of the room. The quilt block pattern is from a Georgia Bonesteel quilting book from the 1980's. All cotton quilting fabric was used with cotton quilt batting.