Expecting a baby? Then you will need a new wardrobe. Here are some great options for maternity clothes and accessories.
Patterns: - Look for high-waisted baby-doll dress patterns.
- Go for the big shirt look.
- Jump suits with deep pleats are comfortable.
Fabric:
- wool crepe
- soft rayon
- wool jersey
- cotton knits
- sand-washed rayon
- avoid fabric with large stripes
Altering regular patterns for maternity wear:
These are a few of the most flattering and easy-to-alter patterns for maternity wear:
- tunic top with large slits
- any oversized tops
- apron dress
- jackets
- elastic-waistband pants
Altering Pants for Maternity Wear:
- You will only change the center front of the pattern. Start 1" up from the crotch and begin to draw upward and away from the pants.
- Add height to the waistband, extending upward to the point of your center front extension. The end result is an upward-slanting triangle.
Altering a Top for Maternity Wear:
- Draw a line beginning from the bottom toward the top of the pattern. When you get to the armhole area, draw across to the right. You should now have an upside down "L."
- Draw three of these lines in a stair-step fashion, moving them toward the waist.
- Cut each upside down "L." Spread them apart about 1".
- Add about 1-1/2" to 2" to the hem, tapering on the sides to the original hem length.
To Make Deep Pleats and Add to the Ease Line:
- To add extra fullness, add an ease line to the outcurve.
- To add deep pleats, sew an inverted pleat, which allows the pleat to lie flat.
Accessories for Maternity Clothes:
- If you are expanding rapidly, wear shorter-length necklaces. Long bead strands will fall to one side on your tummy.
- Long, knotted scarves make great accent pieces and tend to focus attention on the face, rather than the tummy.
- Choose a solid base garment and jazz it up with a necklace or vest.
Resources McCall's pattern
Due to seasonal changes and new designs, the exact McCall's brand pattern numbers seen on this show are often no longer available. Visit your local fabric store for similar patterns.
McCall's Pattern Company
Consumer Service
11 Penn Plaza
New York, NY 10001
USA
Toll Free Phone: 800-782-0323
Email:
consumerservice@mccallpattern.com
URL:
www.mccall.com
Maternity wear fabrics
Hancock Fabrics
Website:
www.hancockfabrics.com
Simplicity pattern
Due to seasonal changes and new designs, the exact Simplicity brand pattern numbers seen on this show are often no longer available. Visit your local fabric store for similar patterns.
Simplicity Pattern Company
Niles, MI
US
Toll Free Phone: 888-588-2700
Email:
info@simplicity.com
URL:
www.simplicity.com
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