Finding clothes that both fit and flatter during pregnancy can be a laborious task but here, Amanda Walker’s tunic has taken out all of the stress. Designed to accommodate a growing bump, make you feel comfortable and look great too, this jersey top will soon become your new best friend. The fitted band allows you to show off your curves but gives you the option to remove it during your third trimester for ultimate comfort.
Stitch a stylish tunic
1 Download and print the pattern (above). Using the cutting guide as a reference, cut out the indicated pieces. Match the shoulder seams of the front bodice and back tunic pieces together, pin, then stitch together with right sides facing.
2 Sew the two ends of the neckband together with right sides facing to make a circle, then turn the band to the right side, fold in half lengthways and press flat. Stitch the neckband to the front and back neckline, starting by matching the join in the neckband to the centre back neckline. As the neckband is slightly smaller than the neckline, it will need stretching slightly to fit.
3 Fold, pin and stitch across the pleats at the top of the front skirt, as indicated on the pattern pieces. With right sides facing, ma