SewingChoosing a pattern and the materials, bra sew along #1What better way to start this sew along by talking about the first step in any sewing project: the pattern. This step is really important because it will allow you to know what materials and notions you need to gather.
SewingLet's do a bra sew alongSewing a bra can be scary. I know a lot of people who are afraid to try because they're intimidated. That's the reason why I'll try with this series of blog posts to divide it into sizeable chunks that will make the whole process less scary for you.
SewingSomething about underwired bra fittingA few weeks ago, Milena from Eclipse Lingerie Studio launched a book about lingerie sewing. This book is a real bible, and I couldn't help but try out the underwired bra pattern...
SewingFlowery black silk setI looooove sewing bras. (You don't say?!) I know, it's no secret. But I wish I could say the same about panties... but I find it boring. But I still need panties in my life. And I love lingerie sets. So I've decided to sew a pair of panties each time I sew a bra. And I'm forbidding myself from wearing the bra until the undies are sewn (because I'm lazy and I would otherwise begin wearing the bra and would never sew the matching undies). It may seem a bit extreme but it works for me. For this set, I had a particular idea in mind: I wanted to upcycle an old silk pajama top that was lying, forgotten, at the bottom of my pj drawer.
SewingBlue BeautyToday we'll talk about lingerie sewing. If you'd have asked me a few back if I planned on sewing lingerie one day, I would have laughed soooo hard! ... And yet!
