2014-04-18

Challenge Create: Adult Edition |week 3|

What a week! What a theme!


When I first knew the themes, I was very excited with them all. Then I started to feel depressed about this third week. Vintage... a hint of it... so many possibilities, so many great things I could do... if I wasn't pregnant. No matter what time from the past I'd pick to get inspired by, there were always garments I was sure I couldn't turn into maternity wear. This would be the week I'd go back to the era of the corsets. Did I ever mention how much I love them? I am pretty sure I did. But, there's no way I can fit into a corset right now. I went for a 50's inspired look after all... Just a bit... 

I tried my best to fit the look with the make up and hair, ahahaha... I have a lot of hair, and it's pretty wild, I rarely can make anything out of it on my own, so I am pretty happy with how it turned out after all. I've always, always loved the pin up look, but never believed I'd look good on it, because I'm so skinny. Being pregnant though, I'm having just a few extra weight and that makes a huge difference. I felt so good with the entire look, and I guess is shows in the photos. I had to sit for this photo, it was a request from my daughter. 

My main (vintage) focus was the skirt. I didn’t want to make a very complicated one. I wanted something with some twirl, suitable during pregnancy and after. And I was sure I wanted to use the red plaid fabric I had in my stash for years. To get this look all I did, was to sew a fabric tube, hem it, shirr the top of it and attach to a rib knit band. Skirt done!


To complete my vintage look I needed something for the top. And at 26-27 weeks long, I started thinking not so much of only flowy clothes to wear during pregnancy, but also something, I could possibly wear after, suitable for nursing too. Yes, I believe nursing is important, and having clothes that allows an easier nursing period even better. Especially, when you’re not a huge fan of button up shirts, which is where I fit. I’ve had this idea in mind for quite a while and was sure I wanted to use it during the challenge. It’s not my own idea though, I’ve seen it a couple times online. SO, what was it? Making a top, with access to nursing, by adding two openings on each side.


I drafted the top pattern out of one of my store bought shirts. The original had some puckering on the front, a circle collar and was about my waist long. For my own, I wanted the collar to be slightly squared shaped so the openings would look better. I did the openings with this technique here, and used snaps to close it. And I made it much longer, as a tunic. I like it so much I've been wearing it for two days already. 


Although this was the most fearful challenge for me so far, we got the best photoshoot after all. All the photos had something we loved and it was hard to select which ones to use. I guess having my little miss literaly telling me which poses I should be making, made it a fun family event (daddy was taking the photos). 


Quite a simple outfit this time, that works just great for me and my figure at the moment. For this photoshoot I’ve used a belt, but I can also wear it without it, works well both ways. And I totally can wear the tunic in a less formal way, with a pair of leggings. You ca see the three ways I’ve been wearing them below.


After having enough photos of my own, we finally let her join in the fun (she played the photographer as daddy was taking these photos, but she was wanting to join me too), and we got all this sweet mom and daughter shoots. How great is that?! 


Now go and vote for your favourite look HERE!

19 comments:

  1. Oh Magda, this is so cute and practical and smart. It has been a joy to watch your belly grow these last weeks and hear you talk about nursing. I just weened my last babe (she is nearing 3 yrs afterall) and at 45 years old, I'm feeling so sad that those pregnant and nursing days are over for me. Enjoy.

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    1. Thank you. I promised myself I would only sew things I'd really wear for this challenge and I've been keeping up with this, so I am pretty happy about it all.
      Yeah, the belly is growing so fast, it still has nearly 3 months to grow... gosh... My daughter will be 3 in June... they grow so fast inside and outside.

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  2. My goodness lady! You look incredible!!! You don't even look pregnant in that first pic! The outfit is beautiful!

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  4. You've outdone yourself, Magda. An AWESOME outfit!!! Fabulous photo shoot, too.

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  5. Oh my goodness Magda! I am in love with this look! You look so beautiful, and I love how you designed that top for nursing. This is your best one.
    And those photos of you and your daughter are so precious. This made me smile so much!
    ~Michelle

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  6. This looks amazing on you Magda! And as great as it is, the pictures with your daughter are even cuter :)

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    1. Thank you Amy! Oh, we had a lot of fun that day. I love the photos with G.

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  7. Já votei :) Boa sorte e boas costuras!
    bjs

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  8. Magdalena, you are amazing! I think you are so gorgeous when you are pregnant...you just seem to embody motherhood...in any era!

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    1. heheh... it IS just Magda! Thanks so much... that is so sweet. I love being pregnant, I love watching my belly grow...

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  9. You are sooo pretty in this ensemble! I hope others see that and vote, too. the photos with your daughter are very precious.

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  10. Absolutely a wonderful outfit & you look amazing!
    http://xoxograndma.blogspot.com/

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  11. WOW!! I just....I can't...there are no words!! This is so, so, so so stinkin' cute and classy! I just love it- you did a fabulous job! The pictures are gorgeous, YOU are gorgeous, the clothes are gorgeous (and very functional for a soon-to-be mommy). That last set with your little girl are just precious. Wonderful, wonderful job! In my opinion, no one else in this week's challenge even came close, I loved yours the best! :)

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  12. Very cute! And the pictures are lovely.

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  13. Oh my, I love this! Thanks for linking up to Inspire Us Thursday on The Inspired Wren.

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  14. You look so pretty and I love the outfit! All the thoughts that went into are great. Beautiful photos!!

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