Maternity sewing: the babydoll dress

I told otter I’d post it eventually! Also promised in my Sew Mama Sew post. Basically, I saw this dress at Old Navy and knew I could make a maternity version for myself.

Here are some of the details:

Drafted the pattern from a few different things, but mostly Simplicity 4111. Left off the sleeves; cut the upper front on the fold; no placket. Also added the maternity modifications I made to the shirt version, and ties, and many inches of length. Back was a combination of the 4111 back and the 3835 (view A) back, no darts.

Still needs binding on neck and arms, but who knows when I’ll get to that.

This might be the last maternity sewing I do for a while; the third trimester is KICKING my ASS and I’m exhausted. Although I do have one more version of this shirt cut and ready to go … it’d be a shame if I didn’t at least piece that together in the next six weeks.*

* SIX. WEEKS. Three weeks until i’m officially term. Holy mother of monkeys do I have a lot of things to do around here before this baby comes.

April 19, 2007 | Filed Under create, pregnancy, sewing

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12 Responses to “Maternity sewing: the babydoll dress”

sally on April 19th, 2007 8:21 am

I have really enjoyed all the pregnancy outfits you made. It’s inspired me that the next time I’m pregnant I’ll try the same. Thanks for all the great photos.
Elizabeth on April 19th, 2007 2:17 pm

Holy cow, that is cute. Where’d you get the fabric? Maternity clothes in stores totally suck… and I haven’t touched my sewing machine in over three months. I think it’s about “due” for a project.
otter on April 19th, 2007 5:06 pm

Niiiiiiiiccceeeee. Wow.

*pretends to not be overwhelmed by terms “placket”, “darts” and “binding”.

*fails*

P.S. Did you say TWO patterns? Holy shit.
Elizabeth on April 20th, 2007 5:14 pm

You are CRAZY talented! That top looks so cute on you, too.
Chair on April 20th, 2007 10:12 pm

Um.. wtf is a placket? I sew n stuff and probably used/made/found one or two in my years but.. yeah, I kinda go by instinct and looking at other stuff so I’m severely lacking in the lingo. I’ll google it so don’t bother with a response.

How’s that for loquatious?
Chair on April 20th, 2007 10:14 pm

OH! And you have the darndest cutest little decapitated preggo body I’ve ever seen!
supa on April 23rd, 2007 4:31 pm

Why, thanks everybody!

1. Fabric: From the quilter’s calico section at Joann. Crazy cheap.
2. “Placket” meaning the faced section of the front of the shirt where the buttons go. (I bothered! And I love your loquaciousness!)

And I am decapitated because my hair is still not up to Supa photography standards.
LetterB on April 23rd, 2007 9:25 pm

Wow. That is so cool! I wish I was even close to your (normal) size because I might demand to borrow it in a few months.
Inspiration Tuesday « Happy Go Shoppy on April 24th, 2007 4:38 pm

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amelia on April 30th, 2007 12:14 am

um, hi. etsy shop, anyone? i mean, i know i keep harping, but hi - this is awesome.
Nichola on April 30th, 2007 5:16 pm

Thanks fo delurking on my blog, it’s nice to find out who’s reading. I love your dress and personally i think it’s heaps better than the Old Navy one! Great fabric choice. I hope the remainder of your pregnancy goes well.
supa on May 3rd, 2007 6:44 am

Thanks, Nichola, and Amelia and B.

Good idea re: etsy, Amelia. I will be thinking about it.