April 16, 2012

Ruched maternity shirt with a floral touch

I've always had a hard time purchasing maternity clothes because of two things; the fit and the lack of creativity. That is why making maternity clothes is SO much better than purchasing them!! You can customize - make smaller or bigger, make lower or higher or what have you. For me....I wanted some floral flare and with Megan Nielsen's ruched maternity pattern, I was set to have a darling top. It only required 3 pieces and a few instructions, easier than I thought! Hmmmm....wouldn't it be cute as a dress too?

pants: thrifted   top: self-made MN patterns   shoes: toms

Have you checked out DIY maternity yet? I'm posting over there too!

25 comments:

  1. what a beautiful baby bump!!

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  2. Okay, love this. Where'dya get that floral knit? Do share!

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  3. Your outfit is beautiful. I adore everything about it. Now if only making my own maternity clothes had occurred to my while I was pregnant, lol. Next time, I'm making my own. :)

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  4. i love it. especailly the floral fabric. i will be purchasing all of megans patterns when i am pregnant. so much better to make them yourself.

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  5. lizbit. you are so freaking cute.

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  6. Gosh. Love this. I wish I knew how to sew and such!

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  7. I totally agree about the maternity clothes. And if you do happen to find something fun and pretty it's really expensive!
    The top is darling, and so are you! :)

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  8. I love that! So freakin cute. I am going to have to make something similar, non-maternity style (for now)!

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  9. I love your top, I have the same pattern but I haven't made a shirt yet. I've made Megan's wrap top and the pencil skirt and I recommend both of them :) I'm glad your shirt turned out so well, it's motivation for me to go home and make my own. YAY! Thanks!

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  10. Do I need a serger or can I just use a regular sewing machine for your projects? I'm new to sewing and don't know where to begin...

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  11. you are so creative, I love all your posts. This is random, but did you post a long time ago about the maya wrap ring sling? I am looking to purchase a sling and I feel like I remember you reviewing one. Sorry if I am totally off. If it was you, did you like it?

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  12. You made it yourself! :O It's nice!

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  13. Love what you did with this! Really cute idea - and what a great way to use up some leftover fabric stash!

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  14. really cute! i have a couple of these ruched maternity shirts that i was going to figure out a pattern for. looks like i don't have to now! where is that cute floral fabric from?

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  15. Maybe you already posted this but where do you find all of your knits around here?! I'm always looking for cute ones and can never find much.

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  16. I've looked through a lot of your posts - all the skinny jeans you are wearing are perfect!Perfectly skinny from top to bottom. What brand/style to you stick to? Everytime I buy a pair of skinny jeans, they stretch out in a little while and look bad...

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  17. beautil t-shirt. You looks fantastyc!!

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  18. you and the shirt are both rediculously adorable!!

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  19. you and the shirt are both rediculously adorable!!

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  20. Oh my gosh this shirt. This shirt is freaking amazing! I seriously sort of wish I was pregnant now so I could use that pattern. And your floral back? Genius! That is seriously the cutest idea ever.

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  21. What little cutie is hiding behind that package? Could it be the adorable Beck?! xo

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  22. So cute Liz! I just got caught up on your blog...I read up above too and I miss you guys! Wish we could have come for graduation too. Anyways, this top you made is adorable and you in the orange skirt and black top equals adorable and you are just such a hot mama pregnant lady! We miss you guys!!

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  23. i wish i could just buy the shirt!

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