Having a baby may bring on a few things to stress about, but your wardrobe needn’t be one of them. There are tons of free sewing patterns that are maternity-friendly, or very close to it. Many in the list below can even transition perfectly into a non-maternity wardrobe later down the line! First up is the Amaryllis Dress, which is a gorgeously tiered dress. Not only is this silhouette on trend for those of us without a baby bump, but the design’s free waist and hips make it a comfy option no matter how far along you are!
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If you want to make some garments that’ll last past your pregnancy, wrap silhouettes are the way to go! Each of these designs would work in their original woven options, but jersey knit versions would be the ultimate comfort. Note, since the Mallow is technically a faux wrap dress, a jersey is definitely recommended there. Mood’s bamboo jersey is the softest I’ve ever sewn with!
The Cress Skirt
The Cress Skirt
Conservative enough to wear to the office while easy and breezy enough to throw over a swimsuit, our Cress Skirt free sewing pattern is as versatile as it is cute. Download it here!
The Rue Dress
The Rue Dress
Featuring long sleeves, a billowing wrap skirt, and a daring slit, the Rue Dress can keep you protected from the sun without diminishing any of your stunning sea-witch vibes at the beach this summer. Download it here!
The Nyssa Dress
The Mallow Dress
The Mallow Dress
This belted faux wrap dress is sleek, sexy, and comfort all rolled into one look! Download it here!
Each of these garments would make great maternity wear with just a few small changes. First, the Alder Top is already fairly free size-wise, but you may just want to add a bit of length to the front to account for your bump. For the dresses, my main suggestion would be to raise the waist to lay more like an empire waist. The free size skirts should adjust comfortably to fit over your belly without changing a thing, although you can always opt to lengthen them. For the Yarrow and Zenobia, I recommend trying them in a comfy knit like this velour version we made in the past!
The Alder Top
The Alder Top
The Alder top is a simple project that can be easily made in a short amount of time, yet still make you look like you stepped straight off the catwalk! Download it here!
The Heather Dress
The Heather Dress
With a cinched waist and a double layer of ruffles, this silhouette creates a bold shoulder and a plethora of fabric options! Download it here!
The Yarrow Dress
The Yarrow Dress
The Yarrow Dress features flounce sleeves, a high ruffled neckline, and a tiered ruffled skirt. Download it here!
The Zenobia Dress
The Zenobia Dress
Bishop sleeves and a full tiered skirt give this dress a romantic and feminine aesthetic. The Zenobia dress can be made up of a variety of fabrics for different occasions and effects. Download it here!
Have you made any maternity garments in the past? Let us know what type of silhouettes worked for you in the comments below!
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You are like a machine! How do you get so many patterns and tutorials and blog posts (etc etc) out?! Honestly, so impressive. Such a talented woman! You are appreciated. Thank you!
I have an amazing team to help me out!! 😀 We’re hoping to bring even more video tutorials and premium pattern options in the near future, so keep an eye out. 🙂 🙂
Your patterns look great but I cannot find the measurement chart.
Hi, Pam! The measurement chart is listed on each of the original patterns’ blog posts, just beneath the download form. 🙂
I say this as someone who didn’t buy any actual maternity clothing – excellent choices and in addition to the extra length cutting the front pieces a size bigger helps too, because it’s not just your belly that expands.
The cross over options can also be worn afterwards to help with easy nursing.
I love your patterns