Spring Top

I had such a productive day on Saturday.  One of those - "I've got so much energy and feel so focussed I can do anything" sort of days - which believe me, don't come along very often at the moment!

Maybe it was something to do with it being a lovely loooong bank holiday weekend here.  And it was sunn which always helps so much. I love living in England but I wish we got a bit more sunshine (especially here up north.)

So after waking up nice and early, I got a few hours Uni work done, did some more updating to the website, and then decided the day was clear to do some sewing.  For me.  I came across this fantastic tutorial at sew mama sew and wanted to give it a go.  Being smock like I thought it'd be pretty practical for a pregnant person to wear and should give me plenty of growth room too.

I raided the fabric stash and had a yard of mustard Amy Butler along with a smaller amount of sky blue - such a lovely colour combination.  So off I went.  I have to admit, I think I may well be the worlds worst pattern cutter - I find it stressful and have to triple check whatever I'm doing before actually making a cut.  I swear the logic part of my brain doesn't work properly - or at all!
 
But once I got past that stage I was ok.  The tutorial was easy to follow and the instructions were simple.  I was a bit unsure whether to bother with the ruffles on the shoulders - I'm not really that much of a ruffly girl. But once they were on I loved them - I think Gok would say they're good for balancing out the shoulders.

I really like finished result - although I think I'll have to alter it in a month or so - or sooner if my boobs keep growing at the rate they are currently!  Honestly, they seem to have a life of their own.  I wish my bump would catch up though.  I'm 20 weeks pregnant tomorrow and still just look a bit chubby in the belly area!  We were at a birthday party yesterday for John's niece and there was another woman there who was also 20 weeks pregnant and her bump was huge compared to mine!  My midwife tells me that because I'm quite tall and have a long torso I'm perfectly on target size wise - but I can't help having bump envy at the moment!

Comments

[CheesePirate]

Love love love that fabric combination! I've been eyeing that tutorial, too ...

[Suzi]

Gorgeous top, perfect for the bump!

I love the notion of bump envy.. I have a bit of that!!

[juliab]

I reckon Mrs BigBump will be envious of you after the birth because you will have a flatter tummy than she! x

[Twiggy]

Lovely top, enjoy your petite bump, I was HUGE when I was pregnant and had an eye watering bumper baby boy - I put it down to my potato and battenburg cravings!!!
twiggy x

[Sue]

Thank you so much for the link to this tutorial - you have inspired me to make this top! Love your fabric combination!

[vicki]

That is adorable, it's great you have some high energy days. And your little belly is very cute!
Vicki

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