Maternity dress pattern

[b15erk]

I'm after making DD a dress for Easter.  She's 4 months pregnant, and isn't going to get smaller for a while!  She's a teacher, so needs smart clothes for work, but I'd like to make her something pretty as well.

I found this yesterday:  http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/maternity-dress-retro-look  and on the Google search, it looked like a Burda pattern.  However, it links to an Etsy seller, and isn't a pattern at all.   

I've looked in all the obvious places, but up to now I haven't come up with anything similar.

Can any of you help with maternity pattern suggestions?

Jessie

[Sewsuzie]

Nice one to make in a jersey fabric here. Similar in shape?https://jaycotts.co.uk/products/bd6956#.WN0K8et4WrU

Suzie 

[Samantha]

What about this? https://www.sewessential.co.uk/misses-maternity-clothes-butterick-pattern-6226?gclid=Cj0KEQjw2fLGBRDopP-vg7PLgvsBEiQAUOnIXD4aKT4iybV4I9c5OMjlhUqO8N5xOATqg4uRVkjs3-MaArjn8P8HAQ

I made a dress for myself when I was 7 months pregnant, I didn't have a maternity pattern - in fact I think I draft my own pattern and it was quite early on in my sewing days so I didn't really have a clue what I was doing but it turned out ok! I remember using more fabric at the front and making it a curved hemline so it hung straight. If you can find an empire lined dress pattern with a flared skirt you should be able to adapt it enough for the bump. Anything stretchy should also work.

[Lilian]

Hi, I found this similar one on ebay au:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Burda-Style-Sewing-Pattern-6956-Shirt-Dress-Maternity-Wear-/291991176383

Also what about this, it's out of stock at this place but may be found elsewhere:

http://www.fabricessentials.com/shop/Patterns/Patterns-by-Project/Clothing/p/Kwik-Sew--3486--Maternity-Dresses-x1398755.htm

[DementedFairy]

Check out Catherine Daze's blog- she had her little rugrat quite recently, and made some funky and stylish gear to cover the bump.
I'm a HUGE fan of Vogue 1410 and 1312, both Lyn Mizono dresses.  Neither are designed as maternity, but are shaped under the bust, are very forgiving of tummy and boobs, look arty and funky and are very fast and easy to make.  I added pockets to both- what more could you need? 
I did reviews on PR, [and my blog] pictures there.

[UttaRetch]

Hi, I found this similar one on ebay au:

The Burda is a current pattern, but



KwikSew 3486 is out of print and not available anywhere - I spent quite a lot of time yesterday looking for a seller - so didn't mention it.

[b15erk]

Girls, you've turned up trumps again, thank you all!!  Sorry I couldn't reply yesterday, the internet was behaving like a slug, so serious housekeeping today - clearing out to try to solve the problem.

Both of those patterns are lovely, and I particularly like the KwikSew one - thanks for your efforts to locate one for me UR.

I will pick up the Burda one tomorrow as I'm in town, but I think I may be a bit optimistic about DD having a dress for Easter - I've still got rabbits to knit!! 

Jessie

[b15erk]

Had a look at Catherine Daze's blog, and some lovely patterns to try out - thanks DF!

Also had a look for the KwikSew pattern - as well as this slug of a PC will let me - but no joy yet.  A couple on Etsy, but already sold....

Maybe I'll see if anyone on here has a copy for sale

Jessie

[Lilian]

Glad you got it sorted Jessie  ,  Sorry about the kwiksew pattern, UR is right, it can't be found anywhere.

[Francesca]

It's more casual, but I have seen lots of maternity alterations of the Moneta dress (which I'm wearing right now and obsessed with... think I've made five). It's a gathered skirt which is nearly rectangular, so most people just expand the size of the front piece only and gather it more to give room over tum.

http://www.cashmerette.com/2014/06/moneta-maternity-maxi.html

https://blancapate.com/tag/colette-moneta-dress/