Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Last Four Maternity Shirts

I am putting them all in one post, they are all from previously reviewed patterns.
First up Megan Neilsen’s Ruched top.  Blogged here and here and reviewed here
The first one is a stripe knit from Joann’s
megan neilson stripe
close-up of neck binding on the bias
bias binding

Then a thin off-white from Joann’s, Erin will have to layer it but it will be a good basic.  Shirt is stuck on the pillow bump pretty awkwardly!
megan nielson off white
Gathers on the side:
gathers on side

#3 is SImplicity 2804
blogged here and here and here (wow I look young in that one)
and finally reviewed here
For Erin’s version, I omitted the bottom band, lengthened the entire top by 4”.  Then added 2” to the front curving to side seams.  This is from a sweater knit from Joann’s.
SImp 2804
This is one of my favorite tops, it just looks so cute on the dressform.
So the neckline wouldn’t stretch out, I used some lycra binding.  I sewed this as binding at the neckline and then turned it completely to the wrong side.  I did turn it in a bit more, so it would not show at all.
Picture:
lycra binding
Finally, Vogue 8597
Here is the review and the blog post and another blog post
This fabric is from a mystery bundle at Fabric Mart.
I made view C with alterations
  • Altering the side seams, but cutting at the seam to the bust dart, hinging this out 2” at the bottom.
  • adding 2” to the center front and tapering to side seams
  • this Vogue pattern is very fitted, lots of curves at the waist.  I straightened the pattern allowing more room for the belly.
Vogue 8597
neckline:
collar on vogue 8597

One thing to finish for Erin and I think her maternity wardrobe is good.  I can see her wanting something new and different at Christmas and then toward the end of the pregnancy. 

3 comments:

  1. Knit tops are so comfortable to wear. Each one of these look fantastic. Erin will be so happy to have so many tops to choose from.

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  2. Love the striped and the white one will be a staple for layering. The neckline on the striped on looks so neat...what brand/model of coverstitch machine do you have?
    Nice job, Grandma!

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  3. Very cute! Don't you just love the new style of maternity clothes!

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