As always, I’m still hunting for the perfect pregnancy/nursing/housewife dress, this is the latest version done up in lightweight green floral rayon. The bodice is a bit modified but largely based on the ‘Dottie Angel’ dress pattern, with a waistband added and the skirt is a simple gathered rectangle.
This dress was so comfy for late pregnancy – I basically lived in it at home and abroad. I’m sure everyone at church got sick of seeing it – but it was kind of the only thing that fit for a while there!
I made and fitted this dress during pregnacy, so I found the waistband needed a bit of adjusting after Travis was born, but it was still completely wearable as a high-waisted but still retro themed dress for postpartum/nursing and beyond.
The next version I wan to try is one that buttons up the front, all the way down the skirt. I think it would be a cute effect.
