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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How to make menstrual pads (Tutorial and FREE pattern)
Read moreIf you are looking to create sustainable menstrual pads then this is the post for you! In this post we will go through the full tutorial on how to make your own menstrual pads and you can grab your free pattern too. I originally made this pattern because I took part in a charity campaign where I put together dignity kits for young girls in Sierra Leone. The charity was…
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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 don’t like the outcome, I imagine you’re not going to be best pleased! So here’s a simple way to help you figure out your design…
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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! Saturday the 4th, was the start of week 1 of Inspire July, where I started it off with a scraps challenge. I uploaded my inspiration…
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Sew a Quick and Easy Sleep Mask: Tutorial and Free Pattern
Read moreA quick and easy free sewing project that is perfect for beginners and sewers of all levels! (Pssst! Scroll down to the equipment list for your free pattern!) In this tutorial I will show you how to sew a black-out sleep mask. A black-out sleep mask has been a life changer for me! I never thought I could sleep with something over my eyes but oh how I was wrong!…
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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.