In this tutorial post I will show you what equipment you need to get dyeing, my best method and my top tips for getting an even dye and more! So why dye your own trims? Unlike making outerwear, underwear will usually require a lot more different components and trims as well as fabric, especially when making bras. You’ll need trims such as under band elastic, neckline and underarm elastic, strap…
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Sewing Gift Guide
Read moreHere’s the lingerie sewing gift guide for anyone needing to buy a sewing gift or for someone who you may think would love to sew their own undies! 1. Beginner knicker Sewing kit and printed pattern The beginner knicker kit is the ultimate perfect sewing…
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How to make menstrual pads (Free pattern)
Read moreThis weekend I’ve been making menstrual pads for charity. (August 2021) An amazing charity called A girl at a time is asking for dignity kit donations for young girls in Sierra Leone. They would be thrilled with any donations sent to them. If you can…
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Period Pants FAQs
Read moreFind out about all you need to know on how to use, wash and wear period pants and more! I’ve just released the Moontide period pants in a DIY version with the sewing pattern and kits and ready to wear knickers handmade by myself! If…
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Moontide Period Pants Pattern
Read moreI’m so excited to announce after a year and a half of development, testing and finalizing, the Moontide Period Pants pattern is finally ready for release! The Moontide Period pants pattern is a knicker pattern that’s specifically designed to be worn on your period or…
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Stitch Library – Domestic Machine Stitches In Lingerie Sewing
Read moreThis post will go through the stitches you need to make lingerie! The great thing about sewing lingerie is that you only need to have a machine that can do do straight and zig zag stitch! So if you think you need to buy a…
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How To Print PDF Sewing Patterns
Read moreIf you’re printing your own sewing patterns at home then this guide will show you how to print PDF/digital patterns using Adobe reader. Printing your own patterns may seem a little daunting if you’ve not done it before, but its actually very easy and straight…
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Lingerie Sewing Gift Guide – 8 gift ideas
Read moreIf you need to buy a gift for someone who sews or has tapped into lingerie sewing then this is the perfect gift guide for you! I’ll take you through the perfect gifts for lingerie sewer beginners or addicts! 1.Cutting Tools Quality cutting tools make…
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How to design your lace placement – The Barbary Bralette
Read moreSo you’ve got your lingerie sewing pattern and sewing kit/fabrics together and you’re ready to sew, well, almost!… but you’ve got no idea how you want to incorporate that beautiful lace into your design. If you go ahead and use that expensive lace but you…
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Inspire July Challenge – Scraps Inspiration Tutorial
Read moreThe Inspire July Challenge that me and Jessica from The Mad Cutters have organised has had a great response, which is super exciting that everyone is getting inspired and entering the challenge. If you haven’t heard of the challenge check out all the details here!…