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    How to adapt an underwear sewing pattern to fit your measurements

    sew-projects August 31, 2019

    Everybody’s body is different, and even if you can fit into a particular size, it does not mean that this will fit you well or perfectly. If you’re like me, you like things to fit perfect! Coming from my own experience with fit issues and hearing about other peoples, I thought this would be an excellent tutorial to take matters into your own hands!  I first thought of this idea when…

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    Learn how to use scalloped lace sewing patterns

    sew-projects June 5, 2019

    In this tutorial I will show you how to understand scalloped edge lace patterns and how to cut them out for lingerie garments.

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    Pattern cutting for a made to measure bikini

    sew-projects March 15, 2019

    One of my recent projects has been a made to measure bikini for my mum. There were added elements I made to the pattern that would not be seen on the high street, so it would fit my mums body perfectly. High street clothing, lingerie and swimwear are all based on a classic grading system which increase or decrease the size proportionally, but what about if a certain part of…

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  • How to adapt your pattern for fold over elastic
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    How to adapt your sewing pattern to use fold over elastic on your knickers

    sew-projects January 20, 2019

    Fold over elastic (FOE) is a great alternative elastic to use on knickers, and lingerie garments instead of the usual knicker elastic. However you will have to modify your patterns to use it unless your pattern is specifically made for FOE. If you are a beginner or new to making lingerie this is a great chance to do a bit of experimenting whilst learning a bit about pattern adaption. In…

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I’ve not made a piece of swimwear for myself in so I’ve not made a piece of swimwear for myself in so long and I was hoarding some beautiful fabrics so decided I wanted to make a sophisticated unique set before my trip away. 

I created the pattern, sewed it up and it ended up being the only bikini I wore 😂 I just loved it so much! 

I used a V wire to create a sophisticated, unique shape which was actually a lot easier to construct than I had imagined. 

I made the bottoms a tad too large since I’ve lost weight, so I’ll reapply the elastic with more tension to keep them up better when swimming. 😅

I wore it every time I went on the beach because it just felt so ME! 😄 and that’s the beauty of making your own! 

#memadewardrobe #swimweardesigner #diyswimwear
You wouldn’t believe it but I had severe body conf You wouldn’t believe it but I had severe body confidence issues when I was young, I hated my thick thighs, my sticky out bum, my dark hairs, my pudgy tummy and the list went on. 

But when I started creating lingerie I was honestly more interested in what that looked like than my body 😂 so I cared less and less what I looked like and today have a pretty good relationship with my body. I could never have foreseen that. 

And my past self would never have believed I’d be showing photos of me online in my undies for the world to see on a fairly regular basis. 😂

I’d love to hear about the confidence you’ve gained from making your own undies too! ☺️

#braugust #confidenceboost #lingeriesewing
It’s day 1 hello of the @braugust_challenge and th It’s day 1 hello of the @braugust_challenge and this is a little bit about me and a small collection of my archive of lingerie makes. 

#braugust
Wrong move with this fabric 😂 I made some shorts Wrong move with this fabric 😂

I made some shorts a while ago with this pattern and at the time I didn’t have access to my overlocker so I didn’t use it. They turned out completely fine and still going strong today, so I thought do you know what? I quite liked that ‘handmade’ look with raw seam edges so decided to do it again with this fabric and after one wash the seams almost went through as there was so much fraying! 😅

Suffice to say the overlocker was used in the end and luckily was able to save them, 😂 but the shorts are still fab and perfect for what I wanted. 

So just your reminder, even if your sewing goes wrong there’s nearly always a way to fix it. 😃

New shorts reveal coming soon! 

#memadewardrobe #sewingmyownclothes
Tbh I didn’t plan for this to look so pretty. Or Tbh I didn’t plan for this to look so pretty. 

Originally I was going to buy all extra trims to match but since I couldn’t find the exact tones I decided to use what I already have. 

I looked through my stash and found some trims that I had been keeping because they were too pretty (lol does anyone else do that? 😅) and just experimented as I went. I came out with this beautiful set that is honestly so perfect for me. 🥰 

Who knew I had everything I needed anyway for my perfect set! 

I used the Honey knickers V2 (didn’t take S/A away on the waistband which is why they are a bit higher) and my adapted Barbary bralette with darts. 

I decided to add darts into this pattern as I wanted to allow more volume through the bust area giving a smooth appearance without compression. 

Is the Barbary bralette with darts something you’d be interested in making yourself? 

#sewyourown #diylingerie #sewprojects #sewingbras #makeyourownclothes
The summer sale is now on! 🌞 🪡 Get 20% off the d The summer sale is now on! 🌞 🪡 

Get 20% off the digital pattern shop until Friday 4th of July 11.59 BST

Link in bio or DM me for the link! 

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My sewing goals! What are your sewing goals? #se My sewing goals! What are your sewing goals? 

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(PLEASE SHARE) The fabric clearance sale is now l (PLEASE SHARE)

The fabric clearance sale is now live on Instagram stories! (Or saved to highlights)

I thought it would be a great chance for you to grab yourself some sewing supplies at a bargain price with a clearance sale now that the supplies part of the shop will be closing!

🌟 In the sale there will be lingerie sewing supplies from the shop
🌟 there will be fabric and sewing supplies from my personal stash,
🌟 and even some lingerie sample garments!

Please share to help get the event more reach as there are lots of things still available and it took me my whole weekend to sort out 😅

I can also do bulk discounts for businesses if I have the stock. Please drop me a DM! 

Enjoy! 

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