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Cara Maternity tshirt pattern
The essential maternity t-shirt: soft, stretchy and made to grow with your bump. Ruched side seams stretch and recover, a scooped neckline flatters, and a contoured hem adds extra length to keep you covered through every trimester.
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Sizing & yardage
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Note: Fabric requirements include 5% fabric shrinkage allowance. You may need to adjust requirements if your fabric shrinks more than 5%.
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The Cara Maternity Shirt is a beautiful and simple pattern with clear and easy to follow directions. Definitely a staple for your maternity wardrobe!
Pattern is easy to assemble, when top is sewn, it works beautifully. (Sleeve notches could be a more obvious)
First time I have used a digital pattern and was pleased with the result. The garment was an easy sew and I have now made 3 tops. I stabilised the shoulders with some stay tape. First time I had done a neckband using this method but it worked well and lies flat. Daughter very pleased. Lovely pattern to use.
Good shape, made 2 test t shirts for my daughter to try in different sizes. The medium came up smaller than I expected but my daughter has yet to try them on. Best pattern I could find for a pregnancy T-shirt.
This pattern was great for my first time working with knit fabric. I appreciated the clear instructions and helpful online resources. I’ll definitely be making a few of these shirts!
I've made several of these for my daughter, and the pattern is great. It goes together easily, the instructions are good and the neck band treatment looks very professional. The T-shirt body comes up small though, so go up a size or two unless you want it very fitted. The sleeve fit is significantly looser than the body fit - on the second version I tapered the 3/4 sleeve quite a bit to make it snug on the forearm.
Made 5 for my dil in a selection of merino and cotton knits. They were quick to sew, took very little fabric and very satisfying. They are stylish and comfortable and would recommend. On some raised the neckline slightly and added sleeve cuffs. Would definitely recommend this pattern as a stylish maternity top.
Drafted for real bodies & real life
Thoughtful size range
Standard 0–20, Curve 14–34, plus a true separately-drafted Curve block.
Professionally drafted
Industry-standard drafting, uncompromising on quality and fit.
Tested, then tested again
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