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The Batwing Sleeve Maternity Top Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

DIY – The Batwing Sleeve Maternity Top Tutorial

The Batwing Sleeve Maternity Top Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

Where do you take photos when it’s below freezing outside? Your local museum!

The Batwing Sleeve Maternity Top Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

Getting some loving from number one.

The Batwing Sleeve Maternity Top Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

The bump!

The Batwing Sleeve Maternity Top Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

The v-neckline.

Hello! It’s been some time.  I’ve been very, very… well, pregnant.  With a toddler in tow, it means I’ve also been very, very tired.  On the weekends, I used to steal some time to sew while my son was napping, but lately I’ve found myself napping when he does (which has actually been really wonderful!).  But I finally got some time to myself and decided to make myself something comfy and pretty to wear to help get me through the next few months.

Today we will be making a batwing sleeve maternity top.  This should be relatively easy as the sleeves and tunic are one piece.  The neckline will be nice and loose so it can hang freely from your shoulders.  One side of the shirt will have a scoop neckline, and the reverse side will have a v-neckline.  With this, I plan on flipping it around after the baby arrives.  For now, I will rock the scoop neckline in the front.  When I need to nurse, I will will rock the v-neckline in the front.

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