DIY Fabric Rosettes

I'm at the point in my pregnancy where I tend to wear the same few shirts over and over (and over).  It's not very exciting so I do my best to spice things up.  I've been obsessed with making fabric rosettes lately.  It requires limited supplies and little time - which is just my style right now.

SUPPLIES:

• Fabric (lightweight fabric works best)


• Fabric Glue (I used Aleene's No-Sew Fabric Glue)


• Scissors

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cut the fabric 1" wide and atleast 24" long.  The longer the fabric, the bigger the rosette.


2. Tie a knot at one end.


3. Apply a little fabric glue and start twisting and gluing.


4. Apply glue every 1/2 turn or so.


5. When you get to the end and have about an inch or two of fabric left, apply some glue on the back side of the rosette and adhere the leftover fabric to it.


6. Add a pin, clip, or velcro to the back so you can easily transfer it from belt to headbands, bracelets, etc.

This has been a great way to use fabric scraps laying around my house and also has me thinking of cute headbands for the little girl headed our way.

Pregnancy Must Haves

I'm 18.5 weeks and growing faster than I ever remember with my other two.  If there's one thing I dread, it's maternity clothes.  I try to go as long as possible without purchasing kangaroo pants and maternity tops.  Luckily, I have a lot of form fitted shirts that are nice and long.  There are a few other items I love keeping on hand.

1. Bella Band- I love being able to wear my same pants that I know fit me well.  I have always struggled finding maternity pants that suit me so the Bella Band is something I love having around.


2. Extra Long Cami.  These give me a little extra support and also a little added length over the top of my pants.  I don't like feeling exposed to the world, and this makes sure everything stays in place where it should.


3. Leggings- I love wearing leggings under dresses.  I haven't really tried this with any other baby, but I'm pretty sure I will love leggings this time around.  They have an elastic waist so they will fit for the duration of my pregnancy.


4. Comfortable shoes- I've been wearing flip flops and flats like there's no tomorrow.  I usually swell like a balloon the last 6-8 weeks of pregnancy so I'm enjoying cute shoes while I can.


5. Dresses- these are the easiest (and most comfortable!) to wear while pregnant.  I actually spotted this maternity dress at Target the other day and I think I'm going to get it.


6. Cocoa Butter- I put lotion on my growing belly every morning and sometimes night.  I don't know if it helps prevent stretch marks, but I've been pretty fortunate to have minimal marks.  My first pregnancy I didn't get any, my second I got a few.  Let's hope my third is kind to me as well.


7. Chocolate.  Trust me, I'm a much happier pregnant when I have chocolate around.

What did I miss?  What are your pregnancy must haves?