What does this maternity skirt have to do with the 4th of July? Absolutely nothing.
I’ve been feeling a little guilty over the past few days as I’ve seen many of the fun 4th projects around blogland—patriotic garlands, BBQ decorations, and all those red, white, and blue accessories—and what have I made? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. My pregnancy has contributed to me just being obsessed with my kids and not wanting to do anything—including making holiday projects—unless it involves my children.
I suppose I could have pulled it together and at least had the kids help me make some sort of festive treat. But I didn’t. What did I do instead? I’ve made myself some skirts so I can spend time with them outdoors without melting in the heat (or scaring the neighbors by running around in the legendary maternity swimming suit of doom).
I made this skirt a few weeks ago out of some light weight canvas and muslin. I just made it up as I went so there is no pattern. It was easy—having a simple, flat front and sides with elastic across the back.
I built it this way so I could avoid gathering in the front and hips (Heaven knows I don’t need anymore bulk added to my girth) but the elastic in the back keeps it comfortable and gives me room to keep growing (I still have 8 more weeks to go). Then the ruffles at the bottom are a feeble attempt to draw your eye down and away from the baby belly.
So, um….that’s that. Maternity clothes instead of patriotic paraphernalia. And I’m not going to feel guilty about it—just cool and comfortable whilst I eat my Tiger’s Blood snow cone and watch my kids run through the sprinklers. God Bless America.
Ha, don’t feel bad. I did nothing for Canada day, not on purpose at least. I did do some sewing with patriotic fabric but I didn’t notice until I was already sewing with it that there were Canada flags in there. Plus, near the end of my pregnancy I decorated for fall with a fall wreath. And then I had a baby. Guess when that wreath came down? Spring! ha! Decorating means UNdecorating! 😉
Awesome, Liz.
Liz I don’t blame you for one second. It’s serious hard work being preggers and anything you can and want to do to make it better I say do it. Love those ruffles.
It’s adorable! And I almost never do anything for any holidays (least of all the 4th), so, meh. And you crack me up–the ruffles a feeble attempt to draw attention away from your belly. You don’t look very girthsome to me! I seem to recall being like triple that size when I had 8 weeks to go . . .
Very pretty. I LOVE the feminine ruffle at the bottom!!
You look fabulous, Elizabeth! For such a “basic” skirt, it is very pretty, the ruffle at the bottom does the trick! Blessings on your pregnancy!
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Good for you — I have only been doing baby projects. I am 9 weeks away from my due date. Going to be making maternity dresses this week.
good luck.