How to Create a Maternity Shirt
Go to a thrift store and buy a large cotton t-shirt., Measure your bust line for an empire waist., Remove the shirt carefully., Use a rotary cutter to cut a straight line across the width of the shirt under the line.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Go to a thrift store and buy a large cotton t-shirt.
It can be a long sleeved or short sleeved shirt.
Try to find an extra large to 2 extra large size, so that there is room for your belly.
A very small woman may be able to use a large size rather than an extra large.
However, most people will want an extra large or slightly bigger. -
Step 2: Measure your bust line for an empire waist.
Try on the shirt, pull it down and look in the mirror.
Mark the line that goes comfortably under your bust with a pin. , Smooth the shirt and place it on a craft table, above a self-healing mat.
Measure the bust line with a plastic ruler and mark your line 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) below the pin line to allow for hemming later in the process. , Place the rotary cutter next to the hard plastic ruler to ensure you get a straight line. -
Step 3: Remove the shirt carefully.
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Step 4: Use a rotary cutter to cut a straight line across the width of the shirt under the line.
Detailed Guide
It can be a long sleeved or short sleeved shirt.
Try to find an extra large to 2 extra large size, so that there is room for your belly.
A very small woman may be able to use a large size rather than an extra large.
However, most people will want an extra large or slightly bigger.
Try on the shirt, pull it down and look in the mirror.
Mark the line that goes comfortably under your bust with a pin. , Smooth the shirt and place it on a craft table, above a self-healing mat.
Measure the bust line with a plastic ruler and mark your line 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) below the pin line to allow for hemming later in the process. , Place the rotary cutter next to the hard plastic ruler to ensure you get a straight line.
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