Can you believe we made this tunic in ten minutes? We can't either! This is the quickest project in our maternity DIY series! It's as simple as choosing fabric and cutting. No sewing involved! Here's how we made it…
1. You'll need 2 yards of jersey fabric. Use a dress form (or a human model) to drape the fabric. Drape it around the shoulders, kinda like a blanket. Make sure that the front is long enough to comfortably cover the belly when belted. 2. Cut arm holes. This is as simple as finding the placement of the holes on a dress form (or human model) and making a five inch slice on each side for the arms. 3. Remove and selvage from the fabric. This is the finished edge that comes on fabric. Just cut it off and make sure all the edges are cleanly cut. 4. Using a dress form or human model, trim the hemline. You can trim it straight or with a curve. We trimmed ours with a curve. That's it! This tunic is too easy and looks amazing with a belt… enjoy!
Here's our finished tunic on the dress form. If you trim the back shorter it can be more of a top or a short dress. There are a lot of different ways to wear it too, but we love it bunched up in the front with a belt over the bump!
Stacy loved the tunic. She styled it with skinny jeans and a maternity tank top. She said she loves maternity clothes that are light and airy. Can't wait to share more…. XO. elsie
Do you have any free pattern for my bump
Does the width of the fabric matter of just 2 yards?
It says this pattern is free but I can’t find it. Can you tell me where to go or give a direct link to it please? TIA
I was just curious where do you buy your fabric? I’ve been looking around online for some affordable fabric.
Thanks for including me among this great company of bloggers.
This is totally brilliant. I think I need one for my nonpregnant self!
So cute tunic. Nice work 😉
absolutely gorgeous…and so smart! wish i had thought of this when i was pregnant!
What a lovely idea! Even though I’m not pregnant I’m thinking about trying it — would be great for travel.
Where did you get your dress form?
simple but stunning! Stacy looks really beautiful ♥ hope everything goes well with the pregnancy! 😀
Very cute and versatile! I might make one for myself (and no, I’m not pregnant!)
Interesting post! I like the ideea!
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i think i will try this over the weekend. thanks a lot!!!
Stacy Dupree is like an angel. She looks awesome, and this is SUCH a cute idea!
Seriously so cute. she looks gorgeous.
Zoe
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So damn cute I made it for myself last night!!!It took me a couple minutes longer than 10 since I serged the edges, but it looks awesome!!! Keep up the great posts, I’m 4 months pregnant and looking for DIY’s that aren’t tents!
So easy and looks lovely!
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Nice!!!
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Love this idea! And Stacy is absolutely gorgeous! She kind of has a Scarlett Johansson vibe going on 😉
My goodness, she is absolutely stunning and I love the tunic!
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