As soon as I saw the PUG Diamond Bustier I knew I had to make one. Over the years I have tried a variety of RTW strapless bras and never found one that was either comfortable or a flattering fit so I was keen to try making my own. After success with this I thought it was time to try the Esplanade - the only Orange Lingerie pattern I haven’t made. So here are my two beauties.
Read MoreSo I have a favourite RTW sports bra and since I started making lingerie I thought I really need to try making my own version. It is a foam cup bra inserted into a zip front top. It took a whole lot of thinking through but I achieved a perfectly wearable, comfortable and supportive sports bra. And it looks amazing!
Read MoreWith so much going on this year sewing has been either somewhat manic or non existent. So, I thought it was a good time to sit down and record the new patterns and projects I have been working on.
Read MoreI don’t but I have lost so much weight since I have been back in the gym that nothing really fits so August turned into a bit of a lingerie sewing marathon. Luckily I have a stack of patterns to work with but picked up a few more along the way. So here are a few of my makes.
Read MoreI came across Erin very early on in my lingerie journey when I was scouring the internet for patterns and supplies. This was before she had released any patterns but had a fabulous blog which has been the inspiration for some of my favorite makes. From bra making to swimwear the kits and supplies are some of the best I have come across. I have made up a number of the Jordy Bralette and the Tuesday Boy Shorts, the first patterns released, with great success and I have been eagerly awaiting a wired bra pattern. Then the fabulous pictures came up on IG and the newsletter came out. Luckily I was just a couple of hours from finishing a big project and could get going. Here is the Black Beauty, everything I was expecting and more.
Read MoreNo sooner had I finished the Orange Lingerie Lansdowne when the Mystic bra pattern flashed up on Instagram. It is described as a seamless t-shirt bra providing invisible shaping and support underneath even the most fitted garments! Never mind the numerous other projects I have stacked I just had to try. A busy work week so I had to wait until the weekend. So just in time for Strictly I managed another gorgeous set.
Read MoreA lot of the designers I follow use Spoonflower designs so I thought I would test some of the fabrics out. My first purchase included some beautiful watercolour cotton spandex jersey designed by Crystal Walen with the lovely title of Mystical Floral. The thought was to make a collection of wireless bras or bralettes for those hot summer days and obviously some coordinating bottoms.
Read MoreA little rushed last year I thought year I would give myself time to make the perfect swimwear. I had a big success with the Jalie 3350 but ran out of time for a bikini. On a run with Evie la Luve patterns and a 20% off offer I decided to give the Mimi Bikini a go. The description on the website is "The Mimi Bikini is a gorgeous cut combining a simple silhouette with a twist. You can be sure this bikini will stay in place with the two straps at the back and good coverage at the front!"
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