I know, it’s like a disease, but I can’t stop making School House Tunics. Especially when I realized that they make great maternity wear. Aside from my normal modifications (button loops, pin tucks), I added a couple extra inches to the front skirt, making the pleats deeper and giving myself some extra belly room going forward.
I probably needed to make some room adjustments to the bodice, and I likely will on the next one, because of course there’ll be a next one. You should probably be grateful that I purchased another Sew Liberated pattern (the Sunday Picnic blouse) for the spring/summer, otherwise, there would be no stopping the madness.
Have you done any maternity sewing? Have a favorite maternity pattern? Have any standard patterns that would work well for growing bellies/pregnant ladies? Let me know!
(P.S. If you like the cowl, it’s my free Knoll Rib Cowl pattern, more about it here.)
October 3, 2012 at 8:18 AM
I LOVE that pattern. I have been wearing mine quite often. It’s definitely on my maternity sewing plans.
Love your versions with the loops very cute. The deep pleats are a great idea.
October 15, 2012 at 12:23 PM
Where does this pattern come from? It is soooo great!
October 16, 2012 at 7:26 AM
It’s a Sew Liberated pattern. You can find it online here: http://sewliberated.com/products/schoolhouse-tunic-sewing-pattern
November 24, 2012 at 12:06 PM
I came across your blog from a comment you made on Gertie’s site. I have enjoyed your blog. My boyfriend and I are planning on moving back to Portland, Maine in the summer (currently living in the other Portland 7 years) and I enjoyed seeing someone else who loves making their own clothes. Your comment on Gertie’s blog talked about how hard it was to find clothing fabric. I don’t know if you have ever been to Marden’s. The one in Sanford, ME has a collection of super cheap clothing fabric. My Dad lives near there and whenever I visit home, I add to my fabric collection from there.
November 24, 2012 at 1:50 PM
I have indeed done many fabric shopping trips to Marden’s. There’s even one in South Portland with a huge fabric selection now! Good luck with your move from “the other Portland” this summer. I spent four years in Salem myself during college.