Maternity DIY: Make A Wrap Dress

We're back with another super easy maternity DIY! This wrap dress is comfortable, size able and super easy to make at home. Here's how...1. You'll need four yards of jersey fabric in a color you love. Trim the selvage edges and two extra 1 inch strips of jersey (from the 4 yard long edge) and save them for the belt. First, wrap the jersey around your dress form (or yourself) from behind.2. Pull the jersey from the right side up to the shoulder, creating one side of the dress. 3. Pin in place. 4. Pull the jersey from the left side over to the right shoulder, creating a second side to the front of the dress. 5. Cut your (1inch x 4 yard) strips of jersey in half. 6. When draping a dress, be sure to take time to create the perfect fit before adding straps. Make sure that the dress covers in all the right places and that the straps will be placed in the right spots. 7. Braid two long braids. 8. Stitch the ends of each braid to the tops of each shoulder. 9. Create a loop and attach it to the middle of the back of the dress, after the dress has been fitted. As with most wrap dresses, this dress is flexible in it's size. It can fit a pretty big range of sizes, so it's perfect for a maternity piece! If you don't feel comfortable wearing a strapless bra, try layering a tank top under this dress or a cardigan on top! XO. elsie

Comments

[Tianna]

That color and fabric is gorgeous. - And this is a dress you could wear whether your pregnant or not.

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- tianna :)

[Gina_AcuteDesigns]

Ohh, I want to make this for myself and I am not pregnant! I will wear it on days when I eat too much =).

[Talia Christine]

Well done! It's so cute! I'll be tucking this away for a future (pregnant) rainy day.

xo
Talia Christine
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[Isla]

Looks really beautiful and easy to make. :)
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[Lara]

What a lovely idea and it's so easy to make! Definitely going to try this. Love the braids, they give a nice fun touch on the dress!

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[Diana Pereira]

that is so pretty
I really like it.

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[kendra genevieve rose.]

Very cute! I love it!

Xx

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[Miranda]

I love the maternity series! This one is my favorite!!!
-Miranda
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[beth-ann]

Great idea! I would totally use this dress at the moment :)

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[Rae]

omg!! Going to Joanne's tomorrow and picking up the fabric I need...this is great and I'm not even pregnant! Thank you thank you, thank you :)

[Mrs. Baker]

how cute!

[Lindsey]

Haha, I know you said it looks easy, but it still looks hard to me. But it's so cute! I'd wear it around just normally. Actually, pretty much all of your maternity DIY projects I would wear on an ordinary day!

-Lindsey
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[Kacie // A Collection of Passion]

That is totally amazing! I love it. Great sewing project for those expecting!

Kacie
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[Lauren]

Adorable!!

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[Dus]

what pretty fabric and braid and amazing job w/ the cut, that's always the trickiest part. Def looks perfect for before/after pregnancy as well. Beautiful couple : )

[Bonnie MS]

This is a wonderful dress! I can see making one for maternity wear now and using it as a beach coverup next summer and a robe alternative in between :)
Bonnie MS
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[alysa]

Amazing idea!

xo
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[Kelsey]

This is such a gorgeous and comfy looking dress! I love it.
And what a stunning couple!

[Sarah]

Super cute!!

xoxo Sarah
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[irene wibowo]

that's so pretty dress. :)
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