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polka dot ruched maternity top

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I made this shirt with another one of Megan Nielson‘s maternity patterns. It’s the Ruched Maternity Tee. I’m so thrilled with these patterns! They are simple enough to make but the fit is always perfect and flattering. This shirt sewed up really quick and I love it! It fits way better than the maternity tees I’ve been wearing from Target. I love that it hugs my belly instead of just falling right off of it.

I printed the polka dots on the front piece before sewing it up. I used the CAMEO to make it really easy.
How to print the dots:
1. Create a polka dot pattern with the circle tool in Silhouette Studio. Cut out lots with vinyl! 2. Stick them on to your pre-cut pattern piece. 3. Fill in the dots with paint. 4. Keep going until you’ve covered the fabric. Let dry and peel off the vinyl.


Are you tired of polka dots? I don’t think I will ever be. 

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10 Comments

  1. Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts

    Super Cute!! I love using the Silhouette to create stencils – I’ve started cutting contact paper instead of vinyl when I’m doing stencils cause it’s more cost effective and you just end up throwing it away. Anyways, nope, I’ll never be tired of the dots!

  2. Bingo Buttercup Crafts

    I am such a sucker for polka dots. Seriously, they are my style weakness. So, obviously- I love this top. You totally inspire me to be a cuter dressed pregnant lady. :)

    -Amberly!

  3. Tricia

    I love it. I’ve always been a big fan of polka dots, and I’m loving the larger scale of these.

  6. The How-To Gal

    Love this shirt! I have seriously been looking everywhere for a polka dot shirt that doesn’t cost a fortune. I even tried making my own…but didn’t use a polka dot pattern {disaster!}. You’ve inspired me to try again!

  8. lecsmiscellany

    I love this, Kate, and I will try it! I have my eye on a maternity dress that had a polka dot top–it had not occurred to me that I could just paint my fabric. Could you please tell me what kind of fabric paint you used and where you got it? Thank you!!

  9. calinai

    makes me want a polka dot nursing uniform or something! also I like your SKS tags, they look legit!