In this guide we’ll cover everything from the equipment you need, my 9 step method, as well as my very best top tips (from my experience of 7 years of dyeing lingerie materials) 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…
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A guide to stitches in Lingerie Sewing (on a domestic sewing machine)
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 fancy, expensive machine to sew lingerie, you don’t! Unless of course you want to! 🙂 These stitches are usually all available on a regular, home…
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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 forward! I’ll show you how to easily print your own patterns! Open up your document in Abobe Reader Abobe reader is a free PDF software…
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Measurement guide – Where to measure yourself for knicker sewing patterns
Read moreIf you’re new to making your own clothes or lingerie, you may still be getting to grips with using a pattern. The most important thing is to get the fit right, as there’s nothing more frustrating than making a beautiful garment that doesn’t fit. Read on to find out where to measure yourself and use the correct size pattern. The most important advice I have is don’t go by the…
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How to adapt an underwear sewing pattern to fit your measurements
Read moreEverybody’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
Read moreIn 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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How to adapt your sewing pattern to use fold over elastic on your knickers
Read moreFold 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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How to determine the stretch percentage of your fabric
Read moreMost lingerie items these days will use stretch fabrics (including Sew Projects patterns) so in order to sew lingerie items you need to know how to determine the stretch percentage of your fabric. This is crucial in getting the correct fit so it can’t be overlooked. Thankfully this is quite simple to do. Firstly you need to cut a 10cm by 10cm swatch of your fabric you are going to…
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Tools you’ll need for sewing lingerie
Read moreA guide of your basic tools for cutting, making and sewing lingerie garments.