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
Guys, this is going to be your next book! Maternity wear!
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Posted by: Natasha | July 24, 2012 at 05:57 PM
everything about this is marvelous! thanks for sharing :)
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Posted by: ali | July 24, 2012 at 06:00 PM
Shes gorgeous like an angel
Posted by: CHICKYTHING | July 24, 2012 at 06:10 PM
This is just so adorable. Even though I don't plan on having kids anytime soon, these are still amazing ideas. :)
xoxo,
Laura
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Posted by: Laura Whitman | July 24, 2012 at 06:11 PM
So brilliant! I think I might make one for myself without being a "maternity" tunic!
xo
Talia Christine
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Posted by: Talia Christine | July 24, 2012 at 06:26 PM
wow, she is absolutely gorgeous. Lovin' this maternity series. Both of my best friends are pregnant, it's like the universe wants me to make them stuff ;). Thanks for the inspiration guys!
Posted by: Bitty | July 24, 2012 at 06:29 PM
this adorable. a definite must do the next time i am preggers. speaking of, which one of you has babies on the brain? is there something you aren't telling us?!
Posted by: Kym Ducharme | July 24, 2012 at 06:39 PM
Oh my goodness I think I cuold even do this (says the non-DIY-er)! It seems sooooo easy and it's adorable!!
xoxo
Erin
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Posted by: Erin | July 24, 2012 at 06:40 PM
nevermind, just read the previous post- that's sweet that you are coming up with all these cool idea's for your friend! and you can utilize them when it's your turn :)
Posted by: Kym Ducharme | July 24, 2012 at 06:42 PM
holy cow this is so cool! What a great idea, very pretty too. I think it would be even better if you just took a few more minutes and finished it with some sewing. I'm going to share this with a few friends.
Angel's Point of View
Posted by: Angel | July 24, 2012 at 06:43 PM
Super cute! I'll have to make one of these for my dear (and very pregnant) girl friend!
Posted by: Kate | July 24, 2012 at 06:56 PM
Again, another great tutorial! Love it!
neha
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Posted by: neha @ nehamade | July 24, 2012 at 06:58 PM
Looks as pie and looks amazing! This is right up my alley. Too bad I'm not preggers and don't know anyone who is. Still encouraging to attempt to make pieces for my own wardrobe though!
Posted by: Ashlee | July 24, 2012 at 07:06 PM
Ok, this almost makes me want to be pregnant haha. So super easy and cute! I need to remember this for perhaps.. one day ;)
Posted by: Marielle | July 24, 2012 at 07:13 PM
How cute is this! I would wear that and I'm not even pregnant! LOL
Posted by: LARY@ Inspiration Nook | July 24, 2012 at 07:19 PM
Smart!
Posted by: Lisa Murray | July 24, 2012 at 07:21 PM
Hehe, super cute! I might make a version for me who is not pregnant.
Posted by: Emily S. | July 24, 2012 at 07:24 PM
I love this. I'm not pregnant, but I'm still going to try it...it should look cute either way, right? :)
Posted by: Bohemian Kate | July 24, 2012 at 07:31 PM
What a cute idea! I'll def have to do this whenever I start having kids (think "several years from now" lol!)
Posted by: Katie @ Beautifully Pure | July 24, 2012 at 07:32 PM
So simple and great!
Love it!
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Posted by: Nicole | July 24, 2012 at 07:35 PM