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MrsRiceARoniMrsRiceARoni member
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Someone on my BMB shared a link to a blog post on how to alter normal clothes to make them maternity. I really like this idea and think I may go check out the second hand stores this weekend for some tops to try altering without worrying about ruining a new shirt on my first try. If it works this could be a way to save some serious money on maternity clothes!

https://sewlikemymom.com/diy-maternity-clothes/

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  • Allycat11Allycat11 member

    Embarrassing fact:  I can not sew at all.  DH actually had to sew a button on one of my blazers when it fell off because I could not figure it out.  Worst wife ever. 

    If I was capable of sewing, I would totally try that though.  

    11/2010 Diagnosed with PCOS 
    10/31/11 M/C at 9 weeks
    1/12/13 DD was born
    4/9/16 DS was born 
    9/17 CP 
    6/23/18 BFP EDD 3/4/19 

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  • MrsRiceARoniMrsRiceARoni member
    Don't feel bad, I'm very new to sewing and have only made a few things. I actually told my mom she was a bad mother a few months ago because she didn't teach me how to sew lol. I made her bring her sewing machine out when she came to visit and we did an easy project together. She left her machine here and I've made a few other things since she left including a very cute apron.
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  • kelly321kelly321 member
    My mom is an awesome sewer, and I'm sure she could do this, but I feel not at all up to the task. :-( Still, it's a great idea for people who can sew well!

    BFP1: DD1 born April 2011 at 34w1d via unplanned c/s due to HELLP, DVT 1 week PP
    BFP2: 3/18/12, blighted ovum, natural m/c @ 7w4d
    BFP3: DD2 born Feb 2013 at 38w4d via unplanned RCS due to uterine dehiscence

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  • Allycat11Allycat11 member

    imageMrsRiceARoni:
    Don't feel bad, I'm very new to sewing and have only made a few things. I actually told my mom she was a bad mother a few months ago because she didn't teach me how to sew lol. I made her bring her sewing machine out when she came to visit and we did an easy project together. She left her machine here and I've made a few other things since she left including a very cute apron.

    I told my mom sometime last year that I had no idea how to sew and had never been shown how to properly iron...she said she failed me as a mother.  Sometimes I think DH should SAH and I should go back to work because I am way more the corporate type and he is actually more useful around the house, but I would resent him so much if he stayed home while I worked.   

    11/2010 Diagnosed with PCOS 
    10/31/11 M/C at 9 weeks
    1/12/13 DD was born
    4/9/16 DS was born 
    9/17 CP 
    6/23/18 BFP EDD 3/4/19 

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  • MrsRiceARoniMrsRiceARoni member
    imageAllycat11:

    imageMrsRiceARoni:
    Don't feel bad, I'm very new to sewing and have only made a few things. I actually told my mom she was a bad mother a few months ago because she didn't teach me how to sew lol. I made her bring her sewing machine out when she came to visit and we did an easy project together. She left her machine here and I've made a few other things since she left including a very cute apron.

    I told my mom sometime last year that I had no idea how to sew and had never been shown how to properly iron...she said she failed me as a mother.  Sometimes I think DH should SAH and I should go back to work because I am way more the corporate type and he is actually more useful around the house, but I would resent him so much if he stayed home while I worked.   

    lol that's too funny. I think part of my trying to learn how to do new things like sew is because I stay home now. I need ways to fill my time as well as ways to feel useful. I already know how to cook (my mom did teach me that) but that isn't really something to do all day long, especiallly since dh and I could both go without eating as much. I've had fun with the few things I've made but look forward to trying new things. I figure if this lo is a girl I can get in a lot of practice making her little dresses while she's too little to have a say in what she gets to wear. If it's a boy I guess I'll stick to making things for myself.

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  • Allycat11Allycat11 member
    imageMrsRiceARoni:
    imageAllycat11:

    imageMrsRiceARoni:
    Don't feel bad, I'm very new to sewing and have only made a few things. I actually told my mom she was a bad mother a few months ago because she didn't teach me how to sew lol. I made her bring her sewing machine out when she came to visit and we did an easy project together. She left her machine here and I've made a few other things since she left including a very cute apron.

    I told my mom sometime last year that I had no idea how to sew and had never been shown how to properly iron...she said she failed me as a mother.  Sometimes I think DH should SAH and I should go back to work because I am way more the corporate type and he is actually more useful around the house, but I would resent him so much if he stayed home while I worked.   

    lol that's too funny. I think part of my trying to learn how to do new things like sew is because I stay home now. I need ways to fill my time as well as ways to feel useful. I already know how to cook (my mom did teach me that) but that isn't really something to do all day long, especiallly since dh and I could both go without eating as much. I've had fun with the few things I've made but look forward to trying new things. I figure if this lo is a girl I can get in a lot of practice making her little dresses while she's too little to have a say in what she gets to wear. If it's a boy I guess I'll stick to making things for myself.

    I actually am an awesome cook but that's the extent of my homemaker abilities.  I've thought about learning to do more crafty things to kill time, eventually, I probably will.   

    11/2010 Diagnosed with PCOS 
    10/31/11 M/C at 9 weeks
    1/12/13 DD was born
    4/9/16 DS was born 
    9/17 CP 
    6/23/18 BFP EDD 3/4/19 

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  • 4legsRbest4legsRbest member

    I did this with some work pants (I happen to be a damn good seamstress:) I could not find any maternity pants that looked professional from anywhere other than Pea in a Pod or Ann Taylor and I was not spending $200 on maternity pants. I got some nice ones at Stein Mart and did my own. I think they are tons more comfortable, you also don't have the huge lycra thing covering your whole belly and making you hot!

    Cute about the shirts! I had no idea!

    Me: 37 DH: 40 TTC since 9/09
    #1 BFP 1/10/11; missed m/c discovered 7w5d
    IF Dx: Endo, hetero MTHFR mutation, poor morphology
    #1 IUI: 1/18/12 = BFN
    #1 IVF/ICSI 4/2/12 = 2 x 7-cell and 1 x 5-cell transferred (3dt) = BFP!!
    H was born at 41w2d on 12/29/12 - be still my heart!
    #2 IVF/ICSI 1/19/14 = 2 x 8 cells transferred (3dt) = BFP!! EDD 10/09/14
    M&W born at 37 weeks on 9/18/14 - I am the momma of 3 boys!!!

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