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big tee to maternity tee refashion

Time for another maternity refashion.  I found this blue t-shirt on clearance at Target for $1.50 (sorry there's no "before" photo).  It was about two sizes larger than I would buy pre-pregnancy, which was perfect for the refashion.

All I did was add 1/4" elastic to both side seams.  I started just below the bust, secured the elastic with a few stitches, and then stretched the elastic as I sewed down the seam using a zig-zag stitch (the more you stretch the elastic, the more gathered the fabric will be).  I stopped the elastic about 1/2" above the bottom hem of the shirt.

Here's what it looks like from the inside (not my tidiest work, but oh well):


Very easy!  You still have plenty of room for the growing bump, and don't have to wear a tent.  Hurray for that.