Summer Lingerie Part 2 - Ohhh Lulu Grace and Romy Purple Perfection

So for the third make I wanted to use the lace I had in my stash to a make a pretty feminine set. The Esme is a very flattering fit and started my obsession with Evie la Luve patterns. It came in a deal with the Bella and is the first lingerie pattern I bought after taking the Beverly Johnson Craftsy classes. I am capable of drafting my own patterns but I do enjoy testing what is out there. I wanted to team up with a softer lace bralette so I went back to the Rosie which I have only made for my sister and thought would try for myself.

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Delivery from Emerald Erin

Since 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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