I've been bidding on wool maternity coats on ebay but I guess I'm just not bidding high enough - too much garage saling has made me kind of cheap on re-sale items.
My mom pulled out an old blanket wrap she got in Austria and suggested I use it as a coat. The edges were already finished and frayed so the transformation was simple. The sleeves are not set in but sewn kimono style and the closure is just a tie. I also added some inseam pockets, back elastic and fabric flower to prevent it from looking too much like a witch costume or even a bathrobe.
I will have very fond memories of my mom helping me pin it and shape it late at night. We were laughing so hard it was hard not to get pricked from the pins.
I can't believe a person can look as cute as you being pregnant for the 7th time. I can just imagine your mom laughing through the fitting. She is so great. You will have to show me that coat in person when we see each other next time.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh that is so cute! Oh.My.Stars.
ReplyDeleteI've meant to make myself a cute maternity coat for five pregnancies now. (I should just do it while I'm not pregnant, although I'm not sure whether I'll have any more babies.) That turned out adorable.
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