Sew Maternity Clothes: 23 Maternity Style Ideas & Patterns
These maternity clothes ideas are some of the prettiest, stylish, and comfortable around.

Do you know a lucky lady who's pregnant? If you're the pregnant one, congratulations! With all the planning you need to do to prepare for this major change in your life, the last thing you want to worry about is what you'll wear while your belly grows.
With this page, Sew Maternity Clothes: 23 Maternity Style Ideas & Patterns, you can learn how to make maternity clothes in no time. Save time, money and the extra stress of shopping - once you know how to make maternity clothes, you can create the wardrobe that best fits your needs (and comfort level!).
Maternity clothes can be frumpy and unflattering, but with these projects, you can create trendy maternity clothes so don't have to ditch your fashion sense during your pregnancy. If you're making maternity clothes for a friend or family member, check out these projects and you can give them what they really need.
Use this cute collection of maternity sewing patterns to learn how to make maternity clothes. With these easy tutorials, you can learn how to make maternity clothes from existing items in your closet. Refashion old, baggy tops into something more flattering for you and your growing belly.
Take those jeans that almost fit and learn how to add some stretchy knit fabric to sew your own maternity jeans and pants. Learn how to create the best skirts and dresses for your new shape. Sew your own maternity wardrobe that fits your bump without sacrificing your personal style.
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DIY Maternity Jeans & Pants Tutorials
If you are wanting to sew maternity clothes, get ready for these awesome tutorials. Learn how to make maternity pants or DIYs to do pregnancy extend pants. You'll love these more and more every month of your pregnancy, especially when you have these creative refashions and tutorials. You are going to appreciate making DIY maternity jeans and pants instead of spending extra money on store-bought versions.
- Lace Trimmed Maternity Belly Bands
No one ever said that maternity clothing couldn't be stylish and fun. These pretty lacy bands can be made in any color.
- How To Add Maternity Band to Jeans
Learn this essential technique for when you're pregnant and still want to rock those jeans! Maternity jean patterns are great.
- Maternity Pants Tutorial
Let the Maternity Pants Tutorial show you how to make your pants fit just right and comfortably any of the 9 months.
- Stretch Knit Pregnancy Band Tutorial
Staying comfy during a pregnancy can be difficult, but this maternity sewing pattern will keep you from frustration.
- Converted Maternity Pants Tutorial
This Converted Maternity Pants Tutorial proves that there's no need to buy new pants, just make adjustments to what you have.
- Easy Maternity Jeans
Did someone say easy? That's just what you need when you're exhausted from pregnancy. Make these quickly for any month.
- Letting Out Pants
This is one of our favorite maternity style ideas. This helpful link will show you how to make pants bigger by letting out the waist. Great for pregnancy or weight fluctuations.
How to Make Maternity Skirts and Dresses
When it comes to maternity clothes ideas, the most comfortable may have to be a well-fitting skirt or dress. There's no reason you can't be fashionable and still save money as your tummy grows. Take a look and make one or two yourself and get ready to sew maternity clothes that you'll feel comfortable and happy in!
- Maternity DIY Maxi Skirt
Solve this clothing woe by making the Maternity DIY Maxi Skirt in your favorite color. This insanely comfy skirt can be any size.
- Maternity Skirt Tutorial
This skirt is the essential cute and comfy design you've been looking for. Make it and spend your days in comfort and style.
- Modest Maternity Mini Skirt
We love this tasteful mini skirt design! No need to be too demure while pregnant, especially with this saucy design.
- Make Mommy Happy 30 Minute Dress
The name says it all! Not only is this dress easy and quick to make but it's going to brighten any mom's mood any day.
- Nursing Maternity Maxi Dress
Face it, you could use this DIY pregnancy dress, not only for your nursing days ahead but to feel great anytime it's worn.
- Maternity Empire Skirt
This skirt is stylish, fun, and so easy to sew. Who doesn't love the Empire style? This version is easily made for maternity months.
- Maternity Maxi Dress
Maternity clothes don't have to be a bore. Learn how to make clothes like the Maternity Maxi Dress with this fabulous pattern.
- Ultra Convertible Skirt and Dress Combo
Convertibles and combos are the most helpful of all clothing items because they are so versatile. You're going to love this!
Maternity Top Patterns
Design your own maternity shirt with these fashionable tutorials, patterns, and upcycling ideas. Nothing is more comfortable than a t-shirt and there's no reason a growing stomach has to put an end to your comfort. These are perfect!
- Big Tee to Maternity Tee
Reshape a large shirt to give it the perfect fit for your body. It's comfy, easy to make, and stylish too. Plus, it's budget-friendly.
- Big Ugly Shirt Refashioned Into Maternity Top
Another way to use what you have, this clever tutorial will show you how to go from drab to fab with your maternity clothing.
- How to Sew Your Own Maternity Shirt
If you're about to be a mommy, chances are you're looking for a new wardrobe. That's where this DIY maternity shirt comes in.
- Maternity Tank and Shorts
Not only do you get a tutorial for a super stylish and comfortable tank top but it comes with a shorts pattern too. Perfect!
- Refashioned Maternity Cardigan
For those chilly days, you will certainly want to have a cardigan that fits well. This is a great upcycled cardigan that you'll love.
- Mommy's Favorite Maternity Shirt
This DIY maternity tutorial is perfect for making a regular long shirt into what will soon be Mommy's Favorite Maternity Shirt.
- Asymmetrical Tunic Sweater
Tunics are some of the most flattering designs around, and this pattern is no different. It's truly gorgeous, warm, and covers all. Definitely one of the most popular maternity style ideas around.
Check out our free eBook for more DIY clothing. Get it here: 15 Sewing Patterns for Women's Dresses free eBook
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tburt05 4996366
Nov 08, 2012
Why won't the Maternity Wrap Top link work?

MissMaggie
Nov 09, 2012
Hi tburt05, Our apologies but that link had to be deactivated as the designer took the pattern down. I hope you found something else in this collection that worked for you!

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