Can you tell that I fell in love with this print? This is the twist top pattern that I made using my pre-pregnancy size (because the fabrics stretches a loooot) and there is still room to grow. I would usually sew the modesty panel (included in the pattern) to tops like that, but with my "new curves", there is no gaping! I might add the panel next year though (when the bust size goes down) :)

Minor alterations: I lengthened this top by 2 1/2'' like the 2787 below and raised the back by 10 cm (4'') or so (for a closed back) because keyhole backs are not the best during cold Quebec winters...

I'm 21 weeks pregnant and most of my regular tops are getting a little too tight and too short. I used a streeeeetchy fabric (twice as more stretch than what is required) to make the criss-cross top (that I plan to use for nursing). It took me about an hour and a half from cutting the fabric to the last topstitch - faster than driving to the store and find something that fits!

I used my pre-pregnancy size (T) and there is still room to grow. I lenthened the top by approximately 2 1/2'' to make sure my not-so-sexy maternity pants band doesn't show. I'm currently on a fun-knit-fabric hunt and plan to make many more of this one :) Oh! - I forgot to mention that I used the sleeve from 2788 because I wanted a regular 3/4 sleeve instead of a flared sleeve.

Now that I've seen how few options there are for cute and affordable RTW maternity tops out there for mothers-to-be who don't know how to sew, I have to rank this pattern/top as #1 gift for a pregnant friend, daughter or daughter-in-law, especially if the future mom plans on nursing.

I lengthened the pattern to make a super comfortable dress, perfect for my little sister's prom cocktail!

I really like the neckline with the contrast bands (for unlimited color combinations!) and the panel that looks like a camisole underneath. Usually, I don't like wearing V-necks like this because they tend to gape a lot... but not this one, as you can see on the picture. I have 4 normal-length tunics with cap and 3/4 sleeves that I wear with jeans. I love them all!

This top is so easy and so much fun to make! Sleeveless, long-sleeved, lightweight knits, Power Stretch fleece... I love them all!

You might recognize this shirt on the left from the pattern cover... The shirt on the right was made with cotton/lycra, has a cotton collar and stripes on the sleeves. Same pattern, totally different look!

I have to admit... I made 6 of them in different colors and fabrics. I like the sporty look and it's really easy to make. No elastics, no tiny straps to turn right side out... Two pieces, three bands... It's quicker to make one than to go to the closest shopping mall!

A close-up of the 2568 top with lace trimming at front neckline.

I liked the back of the 2463 (racer back with adustable straps), but would not co climbing with a cropped top... So I decided to lengthen it and used the original piece to make a shelf bra.

It was my first time sewing fold over elastic and I was pleasantly surprised... It did not take me nearly as long as I thought it would.