Lucy Anyone?

The Maternity top is finished, and I've gotten the chance to wear it several times now, Sadly the weather has not been conducive to taking pictures. We've had a very gloomy and rainy week here.

We made an impromptu trip to Historic Rugby, TN, and were able to snap one picture in between showers.

 

I'll get some more detail pictures, when the skies clear.

 

Until then!

Megan

The Beginning of a Maternity Wardrobe

When it comes to Maternity clothes, I have been very much inspired by Mid Century Vintage styles, Such as Lucille Ball wore on "I Love Lucy"

 

I find these styles to be both lady-like and sophisticated, but also, thy just look downright comfortable!

 

 

A few months ago, while on an Antiquing venture, I happened across Vintage Simplicity 2705 and decided to bring it home for future use.

 

                                      

 

Perhaps I am still a bit early yet for maternity wear, but I am already finding my everyday clothes to be a bit snug and uncomfortable, so I thought why not!

Today I finally found that I had just enough energy (and I also wasn't sick!! ) to possibly begin work on it.

I have several lengths of different materials in my stash, some vintage, some new, and this one just seemed to call out to become a nice summer maternity top. My Mother picked it up on a recent trip to Lancaster, PA. Amish country.

 

 

 

There wasn't quite enough to get all the pieces out of it, but after having taken the cuff off the sleeve I was able to get all the base pieces out of it, and I think a contrasting white will do well for the pockets and sash. And I have just enough of the scrap left to add to a quilt. So all in all I'm very pleased.

 

Hopefully I can finish it and get pictures up soon. :D