Haven Dress

Step by Step: Supporting mothers through homelessness prevention services, job training, educational scholarships, and peer mentorship, as while as providing car seats, strollers, and food.

Care Net: Pregnancy center providing free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, birth classes, parenting support, and baby supplies such as diapers, clothing and cribs.

Design options: Classic tee sleeve or ruffle. Option to add anchored in-seam pockets and a gathered tier to the skirt.

The Haven Dress is designed to be size adjustable to adapt to the body through seasons of change. The waist ties and elasticated lining make for a comfortable bodice.

Maternity, postpartum and nursing friendly.

Zip file includes: Pattern Specs Mini Booklet, Print at Home (A4), Large Format Print (A0) and Projector files

Note: For the Mothers Day fundraiser, the pattern includes a mini booklet with sizing, fabric, and printing info. The fundraiser pattern includes a video tutorial, it does not include written construction steps. The pattern with a full instructions manual will be available for purchase in June.

Difficulty level: Confident-beginner

Pictured:

Stripes with Tee Sleeve & Pockets: Model is 5’3” (1.6m) and 34 weeks pregnant wearing a size 14 with bodice shortened 1.5"

White with Tee Sleeve & Gathered Tier: Model is 5’5” (1.65m) wearing a size 24 with skirt shortened 3"

Pink Roses with Ruffle Sleeve, Pockets & Gathered Tier: Model is 5’10” (1.78m) wearing a size 4

See the full process of sewing the Haven Dress here in the step by step video tutorial.