Inspired by Emerald Erin's Latte at Midnight blog I bought the tulle bra kit and matching bamboo fabric and latte elastic to make a set. Been busy at work so only just got around to deciding what to make.
Read MoreAs there is a beautifully photographed 3 day sew along on the blog this is a short post on the Madalynne X Simplicity 8624 pattern and the white and yellow bra kit. As an an alternative to making the Orange Lingerie Montgomery brief, as I always do when I have a small amount of lace, I tried the Kingston thong.
Read MoreJust a quick look at the making of the lace overlay version of the Jordy Bralette along with the Orange Lingerie Montgomery brief.
Read MoreI first came across Emerald Erin when I started making lingerie last year. Sourcing supplies was difficult from here in the UK so I spread the net and tried out a whole range of fabrics and findings for both lingerie and swimwear from her shop. I was hooked! So when she released her first patterns I wanted to be one of the first to make.
Read MoreI waited in eager anticipation for my order from the Tailor Made Shop to arrive which included the Orange Lingerie Marborough bra kit. I order as soon as Ying posts new kits on Instagram as they seem to get snapped up in minutes. I have been so busy so had to wait until weekend to start making. Good job it was cold and wet all weekend!
Read MoreDeciding what to do next became more of a problem over Christmas as the arrival of the Cricut Maker and the Sizzix Big Shot brought even more possibilities. So many new skills to learn. I was quite glad when the kit I bought on discount arrived from Costura Secret shop. Instagram is great for promotion alerts.
Read MoreFinally finished. It took longer than I expected as I tried not to rush with so many new techniques and rather thick layers of fabric. Any way here is the result.
Read MoreThis is just so exciting. I am a big fan of Craftsy and their deals have taken me off in so many directions. It all began with the Beverly Johnson "Sewing Bras: Construction and Fit". This is a must if you are considering bra making. I soon had the rest of her courses, taking in some formal tailoring, pattern drafting with Suzy Furrer along the way, all interspersed with embroidery classes and whatever came on offer that took my fancy. At this point I should say that I finish all projects I start but some start dates are put back as something new grabs my attention. So this is my latest "I have got to try this"
Read MoreMy order from the Tailor Made shop shipped promptly. However, when I opened up the parcel I realised I had been so eager to place my order before they ran out I forgot to change the wire size. I now have four size 30 wires - there must be somebody there that can use them!
Read MoreSo here is the all lace Berkeley from Orange Lingerie. It was only meant to be a tester but it looks and fits amazing. Having only just finished my first Marlborough, another orange lingerie pattern, I didn't think I would get anything that fit as well. So I was over the moon with this.
Read MoreI saw this Art Gallery fabric (Pandalicious Yinghua Cherrylight) in one of Hannah's tutorials and decided I must have some. I found it on an a number of websites but used Minerva Crafts as I get a 10% discount on all purchases as a member of their Craft Club.
Read MoreSince I first started making lingerie I have struggled to source supplies here in the UK. There are a small number of suppliers who I use but they don't always have the range I need to complete a particular project. Until now I have sourced mostly from B-Wear in Sweden, who are the European distributor for Bra Makers Supply in Canada. Scouring the internet for patterns and ideas for swimwear I recently came across the Emerald Erin blog and Etsy shop and bought swimwear fabric, lining and elastic as well a grey bamboo knit and black/blush bra kit. All this was in a custom order from Canada. The items arrived promptly, were beautifully wrapped and looked gorgeous. This is what I made!
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