June 27, 2014

Mmmmm a Moneta Maternity Maxi!


Continuing in my current selfless sewing spree, here’s yet another Colette Moneta!
This time, for my friend Anna who’s 24 weeks pregnant and was looking for some casual outfits for summer. I thought a Moneta would be just the ticket, especially with a slightly higher waistline to go above her ever-expanding bump. Please forgive the un-hemmed-ness of the photos below: we wanted to take pics on the roof before the light went!

Just in case you wondered if she’s really pregnant under there….

I made the skirt into a maxi in the usual way: cut the skirt pattern at the shorten/lengthen line, add in as many inches as needed, and then continue the line of the upper skirt piece, which means the bottom hem flares out considerably giving it a pleasing amount of swoosh. I used a really soft lovely jersey from John Lewis which I bought a while ago, and a very light black jersey for the lining. The bodice is a size S, graded out to a size M at the waist and the skirt.

I think the Moneta is actually a perfect pattern for maternity wear: the gathered skirt has lots of potential for expansion, and the waistline can be altered easily. Hopefully Anna can also wear after she has the baby, although I might just have to re-hem it, because her tummy is definitely pulling it up a bit now. If, of course, I find any time in between cuddling her baby.

Yay for easy fun friend projects! As you can see below, Anna is feeling quite the high roller in her dress….

19 thoughts on “Mmmmm a Moneta Maternity Maxi!

  1. This is lovely. How kind to make a dress for your friend. She looks great in it. It is hard to find stylish and comfy stuff when you are pregnant. xx

    1. Jenny says:

      Thank you! The Moneta sleeveless version is incredibly comfy I knew it would be a good option

  2. THat looks really cool and comfortable. Especially for being pregnant when it is hot and sticky.

    1. Jenny says:

      There’s nothing like a swooshy maxi skirt to keep you cool!

  3. M Denman says:

    Beautiful maternity dress. It’s really rare to see pretty and stylish maternity wear now.

    1. Jenny says:

      I have heard it’s hard! If I ever get pregnant hopefully I have the energy to make my own 🙂

  4. gingermakes says:

    This looks great! What a great idea to make this into maternity wear!

    1. Jenny says:

      Thanks! Gathered skirts have multiple uses 😀

  5. Heather says:

    This looks great! What a great friend you are!

    1. Jenny says:

      Thanks Heather!

  6. Marjie says:

    Anna is carrying her child well at 24 weeks! She’s lucky to have a friend who can make her such a nice dress for maternity wear – and it looks like it will work after the baby’s born with just a new hem!

    1. Jenny says:

      I hope so! Anna and I spend the whole summers in maxis so would be good if it’s still wearable post baby

  7. Thanks for the lovely dress Jenny! I have it earmarked for many wears this summer, including a wedding!

  8. Came through Michelle’s blog and wanted to see what the Moneta was – I have a wedding in August and it may be in my potential patterns!

  9. Paulette P Bugajski says:

    Hi, I’d love to make this maternity maxi. Where can i find the colette Moneta pattern?

    1. Colette Patterns no longer exists as a brand, unfortunately! However the Cashmerette Turner is effectively the same style 🙂

Let me know what you think!