Making it Maternity (intro)

If you didn’t already know, I’m pregnant! Though, some of it has been rough. I’ve already had strep throat and possibly getting over the flu right now (luckily a very mild case if that). But this means maternity sewing! (Since maternity clothes are SO dang expensive! Well, at least the super cute stuff is…) So I’ve decided to start a little post series called “Making it Maternity”. I’ll be going through different hacks to make some of my favorite sewing patterns bump friendly. There are a gazillion patterns out there, so I’m going to go through my favorite patterns, since I doubt I’ll have the funds and time to go through them all. However! Below you will find a list of patterns that have a maternity option or add on packs for maternity. There are loads more, but I can only handle searching for patterns for so long. 🙂 If you have any tried and true maternity patterns that you love that I didn’t included, let me know in the comments and I will add them to the list! I’m due in August, so we have 6 months of sewing! Yay!

If you already have a top with a good maternity add on, chances are you can use that to hack most of your favorite patterns. I have the Patterns for Pirates Layer Me Up maternity add on (only $2.50) and I’m going to be using it for most of my maternity hacking. Also, just about any flowy knit top can be maternity friendly, just make sure you sew the tunic length (or lengthen the pattern a bit) so it’s long enough when that belly starts to pop! (Though, I can’t handle super flowy when I’m pregnant. I feel like it makes me look extra HUGE! I’m all about fitted and shirts with bands under the belly.)

Remember, this is just a small list (there are plenty more maternity patterns out there) and I will be adding to it as I come across others! If you want to see the list of nursing friendly patterns click here!

Maternity Friendly Patterns

Tops/Dresses

5 out of 4 – Nancy Raglan Top/Tunic/Dress
5 out of 4 – Easy Tee/Dress
5 out of 4 – Nancy Raglan Top/Tunic/Dress (Nursing friendly)
Chalk & Notch – Fringe Blouse/Dress (Nursing friendly) (woven)
Chalk & Notch – Pony Tank/Dress
Deer and Doe – Givre Maternity t-shirt/dress
Deer and Doe – Plantain Tee (free)
DIBY – Cecilia Sweater (Nursing Friendly)
DIBY – Claiborne Top (free Maternity add on) (woven)
DIBY – Maternity Jean Hack Pack (Used with DIBY bottoms listed in the hack listing)
Ellie and Mac – Sweetie Pie Tunic & Dress
Ellie and Mac – Everywhere Tunic & Dress
Ellie and Mac – To the Point Tunic & Dress
Ellie and Mac – Reversible Dress
Ellie and Mac – Sunny Day Tunic & Dress
Ellie and Mac – Memphis Top
Ellie and Mac – Be Graceful Maxi Dress
Ellie and Mac – Everyday Tee
Ellie and Mac – Discoverer
Halla – Hey Babie Top (Nursing option)
Hallå – Carefree Dress (Nursing option)
Jalie – Nursing and Regular Tee/Tunic
Love Notions – Laundry Day Tee (free with a code in FB group)
New Horizons Designs – Bayside Romper and Dress (Maternity add on)
Patterns for Pirates – Layer me up (Maternity add on)
Patterns for Pirates – Tulip Tee (free) (Nursing friendly)
Patterns for Pirates – Boho Babydoll
Patterns for Pirates – Boundless
Patterns for Pirates – Sweetheart
Patterns for Pirates – So Classic Sundress (woven) (nursing friendly)
Peekaboo Patterns – Sun Kissed Tee – (Maternity add on)
Peekaboo Patterns – Madrid (Nursing Option included)
Peekaboo Patterns – Vienna (Maternity add on)
Peekaboo Patterns – Rainier Raglan (Maternity add on)
Peekaboo Patterns – Vitality Racerback Tank (Maternity add on)
Peekaboo Patterns – Milan (Maternity add on)
Petite Stitchery & Co – Taffy Top/Dress
Rad Patterns – CYOA Top (Fitted or Loose)
Rad Patterns – Embrace Tee – Maternity (Nursing friendly)
Rad Patterns – Unicorn Day Dress (Nursing friendly) (woven)
Rad Patterns – So-Over-It-Alls (Maternity option)
Rad Patterns – Date Night Dress (Nursing friendly)
Shwin Designs – Day Tripper Top
Tilly and the Buttons – Agnes Top (Maternity version)
Tilly and the Buttons – Bettine Dress (Maternity & nursing friendly version) (woven)

Bottoms

5 out of 4 – Diane Joggers
5 out of 4 – Ninja Pants (free with a code in FB group)
5 out of 4 – Adventure Skort
Max & Meena – 20k Leggings (free with a code in FB group)
Patterns for Pirates – Peglegs (Maternity add on) (free)
Peekaboo Patterns – Yoga Mom Pants (not specifically maternity, but easily doable with a stretchy waistband)
Rad Patterns – Solar Flares
Rad Patterns – Resistance Motos
Rad Patterns – Level Up Loungers
Rad Patterns – Autumn Skirt

Outerwear

Ellie and Mac – Luna Jacket
New Horizon Designs – Tami Revolution Double Hoodie (Maternity add on)
Peekaboo Patterns – Hampton Hoodie (Maternity add on)
Twig & Tale – Nestledown Vest + baby wearing
Twig & Tale – Nestledown Coat + baby wearing

Undergarments/Swim

5 out of 4 – Agility Tank/Dress (Nursing option)
5 out of 4 – Riverside Reversible Shorties (swim)
5 out of 4 – X Factor Bikini/Tankini (Nursing option)
5 out of 4 – Ultimate Bikini Bottoms
5 out of 4 – Lakeshore Tank (Nursing option)
5 out of 4 – Key West Swim top/dress
Ellie and Mac – Waterfall Swimsuit
Peekaboo Patterns – Bahama Mama Color Block Tankini Swim Top (Maternity add on)
Peekaboo Patterns – Uptown Undies & Camisole (Maternity add on)
Rad Patterns – Lucky Undies Maternity
Rad Patterns – Everything Tank (Nursing option)
Rad Patterns – First Crush Maternity Swimsuit (Nursing friendly)
Rad Patterns – Corner Swimsuit

Patterns to make into maternity

Greenstyle Creations – Green Tee (free with a code in FB group)
Greenstyle Creations – Xpress Tank
Sew A Little Seam – Mairin Swimsuit
Sew A Little Seam – Linden Shorts
Closet Case Files – Ginger Jeans

Nursing Friendly Patterns (not necessarily maternity)

Peekaboo Patterns – Hyak Hoodie
Peekaboo Patterns – Aspen Pull Over
Just about any top with a front placket
Just about any top with a crossover front

That’s all for now. Remember to comment with any tried and true maternity patterns that aren’t included so I can add them to the list. And be sure to check back soon for more on Making it Maternity coming soon!

Happy sewing!

Cheers!