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Wednesday, 27 March 2013

.Waterfall Blouse.

 The Waterfall Blouse - a brand new maternity-friendly pattern from Make It Perfect!
 
The Waterfall Blouse is a flattering and comfortable top to satisfy all body shapes.
 
This versatile top is suitable for all women - including those who are pregnant! The Waterfall Blouse is a maternity-friendly, loose-fitting top that leaves ample room for your expanding baby bump.
 
And with soft gathers above the bust, the Waterfall Blouse promises a flattering fit whether you are pregnant or not!
Wear the blouse loose fitted for a more relaxed look or add your favourite belt to give your body more definition.
 
You can choose to sew this top in a single fabric or two contrasting farbics and with options to include fold-up sleeve cuffs and elastic casing at the hemline, you can easily fill your wardrobe with many different versions of the Waterfall Blouse!    
I've been getting requests for maternity patterns for years! And I've had good intentions to produce one, but I guess it took me being pregnant to give me the motivation to get to work. This top started out totally different in sketch-form and it was a lot trickier than I anticipated to come up with a pattern for a top that would easily suit both pregnant and non-pregnant women. My biggest priority was to make sure that the pattern could be used for all women, not just those who are pregnant, whilst still achieving a flattering maternity-style.
The Waterfall Blouse ticks all those boxes and more! I'll share some pics in a few days of my (not pregnant) sister-in-law wearing the same top as I'm wearing above to show you how the top can easily fit us both. I'm especially excited about having some tops that I can comfortably wear after I've had the baby - ones that look pretty but help to cover the post-baby bulges and are easy to breastfeed in.
You'll find more information about the Waterfall Blouse on the Make It Perfect website. If you are looking for a place to purchase a copy of the pattern for yourself, take a look at our stockist or ask your favourite store to order one in for you.
If you would like to win a copy of the Waterfall Blouse pattern, simply leave a comment on this blog post! (Please make sure you leave an email address with your comment. Giveaway will close Sunday 31st March and winner will be drawn at random).  

 SUPPLIES:
Make It Perfect,Waterfall Blouse pattern
Nani Iro, Little Letter Cotton Compass in Blue
Kaffe Fassett, Shot Cotton in lichen
Kaffe Fassett, Shot Cotton in navy
Kaffe Fassett, Shot Cotton in black (hand-dyed)
Liberty of London, Classic Tana Lawn, Ceaser in black
Liberty of London, Classic Tana Lawn, Mitsi in green
Liberty of London, Classic Tana Lawn, Elysian in light green 
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68 comments:

  1. Melisa Jane27 March 2013 at 09:16

    Looks great! I love something that doesnt hug the tummy too much :)

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  2. Anonymous27 March 2013 at 09:18

    you look amazing! marns x

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  3. thingsforboys27 March 2013 at 09:20

    Gorgeous pattern, Toni! Looks perfect for maternity or not, as you've said. Very flattering!

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  4. Jeanine The Crafting Fiend27 March 2013 at 09:29

    Looks cute!

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  5. Erika27 March 2013 at 09:30

    Fantastic pattern as always :). What perfect timing for me as I am 25 weeks pregnant :)

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  6. Anonymous27 March 2013 at 09:41

    I love this pattern, it looks so comfy!

    catherine.coad@bigpond.com

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  7. Christine27 March 2013 at 10:06

    Beautiful top, and a gorgeous baby bump too!
    Christine
    gallia @ gaul . com . au

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  8. Kelly27 March 2013 at 10:36

    Gorgeous pattern. And you are looking stunning Toni!

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  9. Adrienne R27 March 2013 at 10:49

    Love the design especially that curved seam across the shoulders. I would wear it bump or not and I need a bit of both. Would love to win.

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  10. yorker27 March 2013 at 11:05

    Great pattern. Thanks for the chance

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  11. Stacey27 March 2013 at 11:14

    Beautful as always! Love the pattern and your fabric choices! I'd happily wear this not being pregnant but I'm also 27 weeks and itching to make a new item for me. Thanks for the offer.

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  12. Anonymous27 March 2013 at 11:18

    Gorgeous Top!!! I'm planning lots of colour combos!!
    cute dress/tunic too made longer!!!

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  13. Bronwyn27 March 2013 at 12:14

    This would be ideal for my DD. She is a better sewer than I am ! Lovely pattern
    blmitchell@optusnet.com.au

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  14. Evelynne Hatchard27 March 2013 at 12:47

    Love it! Do you have any pictures of a non-pregnant woman wearing it?

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  15. Charlotte E27 March 2013 at 13:35

    Great work. I love the Liberty fabric. I'm hoping to have a need for this top soon :-)

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  16. kyliealysha27 March 2013 at 15:15

    Oh what a cute blouse! You are looking amazing :D

    kylie@faberex.com

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  17. Cass27 March 2013 at 18:10

    This pattern looks fantastic, I can't wait to try it

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  18. Lori27 March 2013 at 19:12

    Perfect timing! Looks great and would love to try it in a knit too

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  23. Unknown27 March 2013 at 19:27

    I love this! It's such a flattering shape for pregnant and non pregnant women :)

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  24. Annie27 March 2013 at 19:33

    Gorgeous blouse

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  25. agne27 March 2013 at 19:50

    Beautiful pattern!

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  26. sallyb27 March 2013 at 19:52

    Such a gorgeous blouse! Makes it appealing to go back for another ;)

    missubi @ hotmail (dot) com

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  27. Laura27 March 2013 at 20:28

    What an awesome top! I'd love to have a go at making one :-)

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  28. Marnie27 March 2013 at 21:09

    Looks great Toni. And so do you. I'm sure it will be a real winner.

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  29. Anonymous27 March 2013 at 21:17

    another beautiful pattern.

    evenstevens99@bigpond.com

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  30. miranda27 March 2013 at 21:20

    Beautiful, perfect for covering the post baby bump that I still can't get rid of :-D.

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  31. Unknown27 March 2013 at 21:24

    It's perfect! I'm 27 weeks right now and I think I *have* to make one... or five.

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  32. bec richardson27 March 2013 at 21:45

    Love it, one of my fave patterns yet :)

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  33. Unknown27 March 2013 at 22:02

    Oh wow! This is lovely. AFter 2 kids, my tummy is not flat and I dislike how most tops/singlets gape around my neck/what used to be-bust!! and the length is good too!! Now to find a friend to sew - my skills are not that great yet!! I think I could even wear this teaching when I start working after finishing uni this year.. much cheaper to sew it !! thanks! Lauren

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  34. My Sewing Cupboard27 March 2013 at 22:19

    Another great pattern Toni. Laughed that it took you to be pregnant to get this into production - "necessity is the mother of invention"!!!

    mysewingcupboard{at}gmail{dot}com

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  35. IndigoElephant :: Sash27 March 2013 at 22:32

    Such a beautiful top, it looks very comfy and even 7 months after our third bub I'm needing something to hide the bumps and bulges without looking like I'm wearing maternity clothes! This would be fantastic!

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  36. Kim27 March 2013 at 23:16

    Great pattern. Can't wait to sew this one!

    kbrinsonizj{at}yahoo{dot}com

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  37. Anonymous27 March 2013 at 23:42

    Love this top so pretty. rgrosboll@hotmail.com

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  38. Cath28 March 2013 at 00:32

    No chance of me ever needing a pregnancy top again however I love how it looks on Rachel's blog!

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  39. Anna28 March 2013 at 01:21

    love this top Toni!!! it's really pretty.

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  40. Anonymous28 March 2013 at 01:38

    Great pattern as always. Can't wait to get my hands on this one. I am hoping that I might win this one.

    mgahler@bigpond.com

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  41. Jen Weese28 March 2013 at 02:34

    I love this pattern! Would love to make one for myself.

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  42. Lynne28 March 2013 at 06:10

    Great design. Thanks for the chance to win the pattern. It would be great for my pregnant daughter and my far from perfect body

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  43. Anonymous28 March 2013 at 07:34

    What a great looking pattern. Comfy and practical. Kimbop@westnet.com.au

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  44. Karen28 March 2013 at 08:07

    A beautiful top and fabric, congratulations.

    dkofarrell@dcsi.net.au

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  45. Kirsten28 March 2013 at 08:52

    Lovely pattern - it would be nice and cool for those hot summer days too.

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  46. Alfie28 March 2013 at 10:10

    Oooh, pretty! What a great pattern. Love how it would suit any figure.
    angelaleefitzgerald@hotmail.com

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  47. Anonymous28 March 2013 at 11:52

    I love your patterns! So far I have made a couple of skirts using your tutorial and I wear them all the time. I'd love to add the waterfall top to my collection! Emmacathryn@hotmail.com

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  48. Andrew & Beth28 March 2013 at 18:14

    What a great top!
    beth_kiernan@hotmail.com

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  49. shannon28 March 2013 at 21:06

    i have been waiting for someone to create an adult version of this style of top! i love it! :)

    kaimono[at]hawaii[dot]rr[dot]com

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  50. annette28 March 2013 at 22:23

    you've done a great job with the top!

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  51. Unknown29 March 2013 at 06:25

    So cute! What a wonderful idea

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  52. Shannon29 March 2013 at 15:09

    Love it! I really need to sew something for myself instead of just for the kids all the time - this top would be perfect!

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  53. Emily29 March 2013 at 15:25

    What a pretty blouse!

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  54. Ros Davidson29 March 2013 at 17:50

    A fabulous top perfect for then and now... After having 4 kids in less than 4 years my tummy certainly is a mummy tummy and I am always looking for clothing to hide the yucky parts.

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  55. Copper Patch29 March 2013 at 22:31

    I had a baby on Monday so will definitely have some bulges for a while. I've also got some willing crafty friends that I'll ask to sew me some tops while I'm busy stuck under a feeding newborn :o)
    Abbe

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  56. Caitlin - craftycrackpot30 March 2013 at 07:45

    I'd love to win this pattern - such a great verstaile shirt!!

    craftycrackpot@hotmail.com

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  57. Deanna30 March 2013 at 08:29

    Oh, I love the look of that blouse! Perfect for post-pregnancy too : )

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  58. Anonymous30 March 2013 at 12:59

    What a great little top! Would love to try making this for myself!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    Sally

    smatthews22 {at} hotmail {dot} com

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  59. Jeri30 March 2013 at 13:28

    Very cute! I think it would be flattering for many body types!
    jeriduncan@sbcglobal.net

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  60. Mel30 March 2013 at 15:31

    I love the look and the chance to use a feature fabric with a solid colour is really appealing. Please pick me!

    samandmeltravelling hotmail com

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  61. Nic30 March 2013 at 22:10

    Oh yay for new and flattering maternity patterns. I'm 36 weeks pregnant so although I wouldn't be wearing it for long while pregnant I could easily after the baby has arrived/

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  62. hueisei31 March 2013 at 11:06

    I'd love to win. Beautiful pattern.

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  63. Angela Bullard2 April 2013 at 22:26

    Thank you souch for designing a maternity top that is not low cut and revealing. All of the manufacturers seem to think women want to show off their new assets. I will definitely be browsing the voile section and giving this pattern a shot!

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  64. Kelsey4 April 2013 at 03:31

    Oh my gosh Toni this pattern is adorable! It looks like the perfect maternity top - I might have to whip a few up as gifts. Another great addition to your ever growing pattern selection. I just posted today about another Shearwater Kaftan that I made. As always, thanks so much for sharing.

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  66. Lumie5 April 2013 at 10:45

    It really does look great. We are trying so I keep hoping for great clothes that I can make and wear while pregnant and after. e-mail is lumierelanuit@gmail.com

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  67. Kathy W-P9 April 2013 at 06:26

    Really a cool pattern...want to make it for niece...who is preggors.

    Kathy in California

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