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How to sew a ruffled maternity dress – DIY nursing dress – No pattern

This detailed sewing tutorial will teach you how you can make a maternity dress with nursing access from stretchy/knit fabric, using one of your dresses or shirts to get the pattern started. It has 2 panels on the front, one underneath with an opening for nursing, and one to cover it that pulls up. …

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DIY Maternity Jeans That Actually Stay Up – Sewing Tutorial

In this sewing tutorial, I will show you how you can take any pair of jeans and turn them into comfy DIY maternity jeans that will actually stay in place! These have a full panel that is made of two layers of stretchy fabric and has an elastic band at the top for extra reinforcement and holding …

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How to sew a stretchy maternity tank without a pattern

Learn to sew a stretchy, loose fitting maternity tank using a tank top you already have as a pattern. You can also check out a similar tutorial for a long sleeve maternity top here. Supplies and materials Getting prepared First, choose the tank top you will be copying. The closer it is …

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How to sew a basic, flowy maternity top without a pattern

I've been wanting a basic, flowy top with long sleeves for quite some time. It might be hard to believe I don't have one, but I'm picky about fabric type and usually shopping on a budget. Now that I'm pregnant, I've been feeling the need even more. This style doesn't have to be maternity, but that's …

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How to make maternity jeans from regular jeans – pocket style

So you're pregnant, and just getting to the point where all of your jeans suddenly don't fit. You feel uncomfortable and frumpy and you know you need to do something about it quickly. You're obviously here because you're considering altering some yourself, whether that's to save money, to have …

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