Maternity Shirt Conversion Tutorial from Existing Pattern

I have had quite a few women who have expressed interest in how to use an existing non maternity t-shirt pattern and modify it to fit a pregnant body.  Well after some trial, error and research I have come up with a pretty good tutorial.  This tutorial will work with MOST existing {non maternity} knit shirt patterns. I have even been so kind to put it in PDF format so you can print it out and use it as you go.  All I ask is that you don't copy and use this tutorial as your own.  I would appreciate a link back to my blog if you do post it on your blog or website. If you have any questions or concerns with the tutorial please email me at coveredbydesign at hotmail.com and I would be more than happy to help. Clicky !
Maternity Shirt Conversion From Existing Pattern

The Sunshine Blog Award

Wow is all I can say this morning.  I went to see if I had any new comments on my blog this morning and low and behold there was a message from Kris from Kristopher K Design.  She is awarding me the Sunshine Blog Award for my blog being one she loves to read! Thank you so much Kris! I can't even begin to express my gratitude and happiness.  This definitely is the sunshine for me this morning.  Right now my blog has been sporadic, kind of like my life and it is great to know there are readers who love it. Here is a little bit about the award and how it works.  I am not sure where it originated but if you do a search there are many from all around the country who have received this award.  

The Sunshine Award is awarded to bloggers whose positivity & creativity inspires others in the blog world.
The rules for accepting this award are:-
Put the logo on your blog or within your post. (right click on the logo and save it to your computer)
Pass the award onto 12 bloggers.
Link the nominees within your post.
Let the nominees know they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
Share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award. 

Now to pass it on to the bloggers I love and follow, although it was tough chosing only 12. Everyone has been such and inspiration in one way or another.  These are in random order.

~*~Mrs. Mama Hen for her wonderful recipes and life inspirations and journey as a military spouse.

~*~Olabelhe for her beautiful patterns and dress inspirations

~*~Hazelnuts for many sewing and life laughs and inspirations

~*~The Handmade Dress for beautiful dresses and of course the baby goats!

~*~Calico Prairie for being a great friend and inspiration.

~*~Indietutes for wonderful tutorials that inspire creations

~*~The Scientific Seamstress for wonderful patterns and tutorials

~*~Pink Penguin lots of tutorials and fabric inspirations

~*~My Fairytale Frocks for patterns many from olabelhe, the handmade dress and the scientific seamstress and beautiful fabric.

~*~Goosegirl Sews for beautiful sewing creations and wonderful sewing inspiration to all! 

~*~Sew Fantastic for sewing and craft inspirations
~*~Buttercupity fabric need I say more;-)

A big thanks to all those bloggers out there who inspire, create and share with others!  Love ya!