The new Willow Bra pattern has just been released and if you desire comfort and support then this one’s for you! The Willow Soft Cup Bra pattern bridges the gap between your comfy lounge bralette and a structured, supportive wired bra. It is unique in that it mixes rigid/woven fabrics in the cup with stretch fabrics which creates this hybrid style. You can really play around with the design of…
lingerie sewing
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How to dye fabrics, trims and laces for underwear making
Read moreIn 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 gift! The kit comes with a woven, printed cotton of your choice, decorative lingerie elastic and organic cotton and bamboo jersey for the gusset as…
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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 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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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 a world of difference for lingerie sewing! From a rotary cutter to shears, to applique scissors they make a lingerie sewers life so much easier!…
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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.