When I was pregnant with my first in 2000, I made a maternity dress that was a disaster. My friend who were expecting in the 80's (and earlier)could not BELEIVE how ugly the clothing were. Having inherited some '90's maternity clothing, I was glad that Old Navy and Gap had nice maternity clothing, and a local boutique also had a narrow selection of maternity clothing (it was a lingerie shop but she had had maternity and nursing clothing too). Ad from shop PeekabooPatternShop From shop CraftasticCrafts, ad by MsVillana Ad from shop WhiletheCatNaps After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. (I never wore it.) Skirt has e(, 60s -Simplicity pattern no. Yes! Semi-fitted and flared dress in above knee or ankle length has contrast collar, button trim on bodice, short or full length slee(, 70s -McCalls Pattern No. Butterick and McCalls have come out with a few new patterns and you can modify normal size patterns for maternity. From shop Zoeslollipop, ad by Crochetbykiranatasha when i was pregnant with my first I worked in a childrens sewing factory. i was in the design department, I was not the only pregnant one, but I was the only one who showed up to work looking like a laduy and not a slob in her husbands sweats (no joke). Wish there had been nice stretchy clothes back then. Does one offer Cousin Cathy congratulations or commiserations? One was red corduroy and the other was navy blue gabardine (or similar). The HORROR! FREE shipping, ad by monbobola SpringStreetDesigner You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. One of my friend's older sisters had just had a baby, so she gave me her maternity clothes. Love this pattern. Ad from shop monbobola From shop GramCrackerCreations, ad by Goldenbuch I wasn't sewing then, but if I had it would have been from 50s patterns. Please. Ad from shop ThistleCottageCo Cheers to your cousins little maniac on the way! Japanska kockknivar Gyuto, Nakiri, Kiritsuke, Santoku till salu. Looks like you already have an account! V.1 has flat woven braid (, 70s -Simplicity Pattern No. McCall 9505 - Vintage Sewing Patterns..This would make a really cute Maternity outfit! I found a pattern for a formal type dress, 60's type to make up and did so with some black dupioni. When I was pregnant in the nineties, she was always telling me how envious she was of what I was wearing. Its kind of shocking how little there is in way of maternity sewing.Anyway, long story short - I'm a designer, and recently launched my own line of maternity sewing patterns - you can check them out here - http://megannielsen.com/collections/sewing-patternsLet me know if you'd like to try some out, I'd be thrilled to send you some :) You can contact me at store@megannielsen.com - would love to hear from you!Hugs!XOXO. It was built around key, neutral pieces and then I would add a few new pieces each pregnancy, based on style changes and fashion.By the time my last baby was born, my original pregnancy wardrobe had changed 2x - I was on my 3rd wardrobe.I found myself comfortable in clothes similar to what I wear when not pregnant - jeans, skirts, knit tops, or blouses with stretch in them. United States | English (US) | $ (USD). The pleasures of a New York summer on the Speedway, The Lost Eugene Kelly House - 33 West 51st Street, Vomit and Other Crises, Vol. I feel that maternity clothes are essential! (He wears Mens L, I wear Womens S, so I had to roll up the sleeves on the long sleeved shirts. Leggings, tank tops, shirts, jeans, and shorts, ASOS (USA and UK) Cute, trendy dresses and separates, BooHoo (USA and UK) Many 70s retro maternity clothes, Macys Many good brands, a bit higher-end and more trendy. Ad from shop mammacandoit And Yes, Cathy will outgrow some of her maternity clothes by week 38! Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. I got some secondhand blouses for nursing, that I still wear. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. do you have a link to the vogue article/reference? My favorite thing I sewed for maternity wear was a Isaac Mizrahi's Vogue 1794 -- it's very vintage looking tunic with pockets hidden in the front panels. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. I donated it to Goodwill immediately and I hope that some nice pregnant linebacker is wearing it with great style and panache! 9290- Womens maternity smock dress or top and pants.View 1 or 2 and 3 dress gathered to yoke has Peter Pan collar, raglan sleeves gathered to buttoned cuffs(, 50s -Simplicity Pattern No. Double breasted coat dress with patch pockets. with me she said all she ever needed was a pin in her waistband, and I weighed 9 pounds!) Please try again. it felt important to wear something respectful. It took me a few seconds to realize what they were talking about. Feeling like your were in costume sure didn't help to make the experience more enjoyable for them. Ad from shop Zoeslollipop Oh, Peter, you *must* check out Megan's patterns if you get the chance! Ill live out my vintage fantasy through some friends, I'm pretty selfish with gifting people sewn outfits though. OFEEFAN Women's Cold Shoulder Tunic Top T-Shirt Swing Dress with Pockets, LAINAB Womens Summer Short Sleeve Pocket Draped Loose Swing Casual T Shirt Dress, DEARCASE Women Short Sleeve Loose Plain Maxi Dresses Casual Long Dresses with Pockets, PCEAIIH Women Long Sleeve Loose Plain Maxi Pockets Dresses Casual Long Dresses, YUNDAI Women's Long Sleeve Loose Floral Dress Casual Flowy Short Dress with Pockets, Cashmeren Scoop V-Neck Sweater Dress 100% Cashmere Long Sleeve Pullover Tunic for Women. Pattern book review. The maternity clothes now are really unflattering (and down right dumpy). Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. From shop MinistryofPatterns, ad by StyleArc Where else to shop for vintage maternity? 2858- Womens maternity coordinates. Read: Privacy Policy, Disclosure, Terms and Conditions, Maternity Vintage 1960s Sewing Pattern: Two-Piece Top & Skirt Maternity Dress Bust 32 PDF Download Pattern Print at Home, Tempotrek Maternity One Piece Swimsuit Halter Plunge Neck Vintage Floral Tummy Control Swimdress Bathing Suits, Nikki Maternity Dress: vintage style / pin-up / rockabilly maternity wear by TiCCi Rockabilly Clothing, Checkered Peplum Top / Maternity Ribbon Belt Top, Belle Poque Off Shoulder 1950s Vintage Dress Short Sleeve Homecoming Pencil Dress. Maybe those tops are longer than they seem to me? I miss the differences in male/female clothing. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. RadPatterns I have always sewn my own clothing. ;) I remember sewing a mandarin style maternity dress for a friend in the early 80's that was really just adjusted with an a-line skirt. 4857- Womens maternity one-piece dress, top and skirt. And the models are all flat fronted. I often find maternity clothes in vintage styles at these websites: Effies Heart Love these cute, simple dresses made of stretchy knits. Ad from shop PaperDollPatterns Work clothing was still pretty formal at that point, so I made myself a bunch of dresses, and wore stretchy pants at home and on the weekends. My mother had her children in the late fifties and early sixties. Congratulations, Anonymous. ${cardName} unavailable for quantities greater than ${maxQuantity}. (40% off), ad by CraftasticCrafts Sports group consisting of sleeveless, square neck jerkin, overblouse with three-quarter length, set-in(, 1960 -Advance Pattern No. I found most dresses to not be flattering, even though my key figure point was my extruding tummy (trust me, at 5'4" - my tummy was out there from 3 months! My only comment to that time of my life was/is-I felt like the QEII coming into port and where are the tugs??! CraftasticCrafts )I would sew myself a few skirts with ribbed waistbands, or a few knit tops, adjusting the patterns I normally wear for my tummy.I love vintage maternity patterns, and would emulate the style - pencil skirt/capris, leggings with a longer top, sometime swingy, sometimes not. The square necked bodice has soft pleats at the back waistline. i.e. I don't really need it, is Cathy interested? From shop DonnaLessards, ad by GoldenDaffodils It only seemed natural to make my own maternity clothing when I was pregnant. Welt pockets. This post had me howling with laughter after a very trying day at work. Should have done that ahead of time.I have quite a few maternity patterns for the 50's and up to now thought I might be the only one! I'm due to give birth any day, and I used these patterns. Please try again. Be glad you young things, you can be comfy now and proud of your "bump.". PatternsforPirates In her opinion maternity clothes in the fifties were AWFUL. I hope you don't mean Cousin Cathy. V1 has a contrasting detachable yoke, collar and bow. There is a rounded coll(. Zoeslollipop I had babies in 84 and 87, so the demure princess Di was the icon. I had one in the 1960s. From shop SpringStreetDesigner, ad by ThistleCottageCo I agree about the over cuteness of store maternity clothes then, the sweaters with Baby on Board and an arrow pointing downwards. Cuffed brac(. Why Do Designers Think We want to look like Flamenco Dancers? SwivvaDesignz Her designs are really great, kind of Donna Karan-ish but still maternity wear. Ad from shop RadPatterns To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. Passap E6000 Stitch Patterns (Tuck and Slip), My Favorite NYC Garment District Spots - Updated Sept 2019. SlowWindingWay Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Ad from shop BP4UPhotoResources http://vintagepatterns.wikia.com/wiki/Vogue_5055When I was pregnant in the early 90's I wore regular dresses most of the time because the dresses had so much ease. I made my maternity pants because no maternity pants ever, ever had pockets (jeans with a panel- another story but who's wearing jeans when you're pregnant in August?). God bless him. I wore my trench coat with the belt tied in back. Ad from shop GramCrackerCreations Loose-fitting, A-line dress, below mid-knee, has contrast collar, tucked front, back zipper, side pockets and shor(. Goldenbuch From shop kchoos, ad by PaperDollPatterns Ad from shop FabricOfTimeDesigns It was also a really cold winter, so I lived in two pairs of wool trousers (a friend had grown out of them and I added a stretchy front panel) and a bunch of cheap long-sleeved tops. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. Other than that they literally were in sweats and flannel shirts. Simplicity 9041 Maternity Puffy Sleeved Dress Tunic Vest & Pants 1970s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 10 Bust 32.5 Inches, Butterick 6697 Womens Maternity Dress Tunic Top & Pants 1970s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 14 Bust 36 Inches, Simplicity 9851 Womens Retro Maternity Mini Dress Smock & Pants 1970s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 12 Bust 34 inches, Simplicity 9176 Womens Maternity Mini Dress with Detachable Collar/Cuffs & Pants 1970s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 12 Bust 34 inches, Butterick 5122 Womens Dropped Waist Maternity Dress 1990s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 6 - 12, Style 2528 Womens Maternity Smock Dress or Pinafore 1970s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 12 & 14, Simplicity 7100 Womens Retro Maternity Wardrobe 1970s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 12 Bust 34 Inches, Simplicity 6989 JIFFY Maternity Caftan Dress Top & Pants 1970s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 10 UNCUT Factory Folded, Simplicity 8855 Womens Maternity Dress Tunic Shorts & Pants 1970s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 12 Bust 34 inches, Simplicity 6295 Womens Retro Maternity Dress Tunic & Pants 1970s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 12 UNCUT Factory Folded, Butterick 8720 Womens Maternity Smock Dress Top & Skirt 1960s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 12 Bust 32 inches UNUSED Factory Folded, Simplicity 5756 Womens Retro Maternity Dress Tunic & Pants 1970s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 12 Bust 34 inches, Butterick 5662 Womens Zip Front Funnel Neck Maternity Dress 1960s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 12 Bust 34 Inches, Butterick 9610 Womens Maternity Tent Top Jacket & Skirt 1960s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 16 Bust 36 inches, Butterick 5723 Womens Maternity Flutter Sleeved Dress Top & Pants 1970s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 10, Burda Style 7526 Womens Maternity Stretch Hipster Bell Bottom Pants & Capri Pants Out Of Print Sewing Pattern Sizes 10 - 24 UNCUT Factory Folded, Style 2683 Womens Maternity Tent Dress Top & Pants 1970s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 12, McCall's 7679 Womens Maternity Vest Top Skirt & Shorts 1980s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 8 - 12 UNCUT Factory Folded, Vogue 8079 Womens Wide Collar Maternity Dress Top Shorts & Pants 1970s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 14 Bust 36 inches, Simplicity 8926 Womens Retro Drop Waisted Maternity Jumper Dress & Blouse 1980s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 14, Butterick 5784 Womens Retro Maternity Dresses Scarf & Collar 1980s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 8 - 12, Butterick 4363 Womens Maternity Sailor Top Shorts & Pants 1980s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 14 UNCUT Factory Folded, Simplicity 5421 Maternity Smock Top & Pants 1970s Vintage Sewing pattern Size 10 or 12, Butterick 3622 Womens Maternity Shift Dress Top & Skirt 1960s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 14 Bust 34 inches, Vogue 7022 Womens Tucked Shoulder Maternity Dress Top & Pants 1970s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 12 Bust 34 inches, Simplicity 6415 Maternity Halter Swimsuit & Dress 1970s Vintage Sewing pattern Size 10 UNCUT Factory Folded, McCall's 2223 Womens RETRO Maternity Dress Top & Pants 1960s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 10 UNCUT Factory Folded, Butterick 6924 Womens Maternity Pinafore & Pants 1980s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 14 UNCUT Factory Folded, Simplicity 5369 EASY Maternity Pullover Smock Tops 1970s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size MED 12 - 14, McCall's 4302 Womens Maternity Dress Tops Pants & Shorts 1980s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 8 - 12 UNCUT Factory Folded, Butterick 4019 Womens Maternity Top & Pants 1940s Vintage Sewing Pattern Bust 34 inches, Simplicity 7817 Maternity Ensemble 1970s Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 12 or 16. I had no idea the Big 3 weren't making maternity patterns anymore! I wore a lot of stretchy, stirrup style pants until the end. Peter opines on "Bill Cunningham New York", Alabama Stitch & the Recycled T-shirt Aesthetic. RARE Vintage 50's Misses' Maternity Separates, Overblouse, Skirt in 2 Lengths, Pants, McCall's 3703. AlwaysFeelingHappy It was true that whatever you made you were tired of by the time you had the baby. Read about the history of maternity clothes here and read my advice about dressing in vintage style maternity clothes here. Something went wrong. 50s -McCalls Pattern No. From shop BP4UPhotoResources, Sale Price $3.20 MinistryofPatterns I then made several other things to keep me comfortable and happy. ThePatternist (60% off), ad by BonjourTeaspoon Peter Visits the NYC Sewing Machine Museum! Click on the picture or title of the product and you will be redirected to the online merchant selling that item. Here's a link to one posted for sale: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/VOGUE-ISAAC-MIZRAHI-Pattern-1794-Oversized-Blouse-Shirt-Cropped-Pants-18-20-22-/200701574161 I sewed four of them -- one white, one black, and two patterned ones. Simplicity 3616 - Vintage 1950s Maternity Top, Blouse, Jacket, Smock - Artist's Smock, Mandarin Collar, Size 14 (Bust 32) - UNCUT, Vintage Sewing Pattern | Maternity Tops | Simplicity 3925 | Year 1961 | Bust 40 | Waist 32 | Hip 42, 1950s Maternity Dress Skirt Top Sewing Pattern womens vintage sewing pattern PatternGate - Craft Supplies on ArtFire, Vintage Sewing Pattern | Maternity Suit | Simplicity 3667 | Year 1960 | Bust 40 | Waist 32 | Hip 42.