making a hospital gown (laugh if you want)

b.heather

Today I am working on my hospital gown for LO's birth. I felt like a big ugly blob when I gave birth to DD and wore the used, worn hospital's gown, so I'm determined to make my own for this birth (maybe 2, one for the birth and one for after).

I realize this may be frivolous, but I'm looking at it as a good opportunity to practice my sewing skills. I bought a cute flowery sheet at Salvation Army for a buck for my fabric and think I'll make my own bias tape for the edges.So all in all it should cost me no more than $3 (including velcro for the shoulders and thread). 

Here is the free pattern I'm using in case anyone wants to join me!  https://www.lazygirldesigns.com/PDF/Adult_Hospital_Gown.pdf And here is a blog of another mom who made hers using this pattern: https://fixfab.blogspot.com/2010/03/hospital-gown.html

 

pepperriggs

i'm going to make one but i am going to be ordering a gownie lol i want one so bad. i do not look good before or even after having a baby so i'm thinking at least i will be dressed cute! lol

pepperriggs

i just looked at that blog. maybe i will have my sister sew me one. that one is so cute! do u just print the pattern on 8x10 paper? will that work?

rachaelski

Hey, you need to be comfortable! Good for you. 

While there are many much more important reasons for me choosing to do a homebirth, I have to admit that I am excited about wearing my own clothes, and I plan to rock a bikini top for the water birth. No hospital gown here!  

smilelari

I like the idea of a birth skirt with maybe something along the lines of a nursing tank.  I wore the gown last time.  I got to the hospital at 10 cm and everything was very hectic, so I just wore the gown and I hated it.  I had a comfy jersey Old Navy skirt packed in my bag, but never got to put it on.

nikkic1041

That is cute and if it makes you more comfortable then it's great and well worth the time. For those who either don't have the time or just can't sew, someone told me the other day about delivery gowns you can buy called Pretty Pushers. They are supposed to have lower backs to acommodate epidurals and multiple ties on the front for various monitors. Here is a link to some on amazon.

 https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_14?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=pretty+pushers&sprefix=pretty+pushers

avalei

Cool idea

Those Pretty Pushers are actually really nice! and not insanely expensive!

klreese0213

Such a cute idea!! Anyone watch "Bethany" (ever after, getting married, etc)

Well she had some super cute hospital gowns when she gave birth to Bryn!

Nikkoli110

Not laughing at all! That's a great idea, I might have to do that too! I've seen the ones they sell, but no way am I paying $40 for one!

jkillin

How super cute!! I wish I could sew... This is a great idea, so I think I will be buying 2 (One for during and one for after)...

Augustbride

I loved the one Tory Spelling wore in the hospital on her show. Not silly at all. Will you take orders? Based on this post you could have a nice business. LOL

b.heather

pepperriggs:

i just looked at that blog. maybe i will have my sister sew me one. that one is so cute! do u just print the pattern on 8x10 paper? will that work?

Yep, you just print it on regular paper and tape it together.

I just sewed mine in about 2 hours (I had to pick out some seams - did I mention I'm still learning :-)  I'm doing some establishments on the neck but otherwise it is done! 

CheriCO

That's really cute! 

I didn't really wear a gown until after I had DS.  I labored at home for quite a while and then got in the shower/tub not long after getting to the hospital, so I never put on a gown.  When I got out of the tub, I put a gown on for about 3 seconds but was way too hot & uncomfortable, so I labored naked the rest of the time. 

This time, I think I'll bring a jersey skirt & maybe a bikini top for labor and just comfy clothes for after.  I'll be at the birthing center, so no gowns.

gorby007

i'm sold! just need the spare time in a few weeks to do it! i'll probably be asking for the link

purpleXdandelion

thanks for posting this! I used to sew all the time and even took an evening class in 6th grade so I am excited to brush up on my skills. I will probably make 2, cuz I would hate for the first one to get messy then not be able to have a cute one on for pictures