This post contains affiliate links. Hello beautiful bra-sewers! Welcome to the first installment of this Black Beauty Bra View B Sew-Along. My name is Joy Mao—I’m a friend of Ying of Tailor Made Shop, fellow designer, and bra-making beginner. In this twelve-part series, I’ll be sharing an in-depth breakdown of how I made a Black…
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Butterfly Floral Garden Marilyn Bikini Top with Metal Rings
Read moreThis post contains affiliate links. Hi guys! Today I am sharing this Butterfly Floral Garden Print Marilyn Bombshell Bikini Top by Wardrobe by Me. In this post, I will share the process of sewing up this bikini top pattern (I deviated from the pattern instructions here and there) and how I incorporated the swim rings…
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30 Bikini Patterns for Swimwear Sewing
Read moreThis post contains affiliate links. Hello! We are starting to experience warmer weather and in anticipation of getting some pool/beach time I am getting ready to make some swim pieces. Since I am researching and looking into swim patterns anyway, I thought I would compile my swim pattern findings into a list or two. The…
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30 One-Piece Patterns for Swimwear Sewing
Read moreThis post contains affiliate links. Hello! We are starting to experience warmer weather and in anticipation of getting some pool/beach time I’ve been making swim pieces for myself and others. Since I am researching and looking into swim patterns anyway, I thought I would compile my swim pattern findings into a list or two. This…
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Cupcake Frosting Mairin Swimsuit with Shoulder Bows
Read moreThis post contains affiliate links. Hello! I am kicking off my swimsuit sewing plans with a one-piece swimsuit make: a Mairin Swimsuit with removable shoulder bows. I picked up this swimsuit pattern because of the myriad of options available. It offers a good combination of basic shapes and built-in pattern hacks. For today’s project, I…
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Effie Swim Top & Goldie Bikini Bottoms with Dramatic Bows
Read moreThis post contains affiliate links. Hello! Today I am sharing a super fun bikini set: I converted the Effie Crop Top by Evie la Luve into a bikini top and added dramatic bows to the shoulder by using the bow pattern piece from the Marie Panties Pattern. I paired the bikini top with the Goldie…
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Belgravia Bralette with Lace Strap Detail & Wide Band Elastic
Read moreThis post contains affiliate links. Hello! I have a quick make to share in today’s post. Lately, I’ve been using the Belgravia Bralette pattern a lot and it’s been fun coming up with small ways to tweak the pattern to get a different look and get more mileage out of the pattern.
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May 31st, 2021 Edition // Lingerie Sewing Roundup
Read moreWelcome to the May 31st, 2021 Edition of Lingerie Sewing Round Up! If you are new around here, the Lingerie Sewing Roundup is a curation of a few projects, tips and tutorials, and ongoing events in the lingerie sewing community. These posts will encompass swimwear sewing and activewear sewing as well. It’s a quick catch…
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May 15th, 2021 Edition // Lingerie Sewing Roundup
Read moreWelcome to the May 15th, 2021 Edition of Lingerie Sewing Round Up! If you are new around here, the Lingerie Sewing Roundup is a curation of a few projects, tips and tutorials, and ongoing events in the lingerie sewing community. These posts will encompass swimwear sewing and activewear sewing as well. It’s a quick catch…
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April 30th, 2021 Edition // Lingerie Sewing Roundup
Read moreWelcome to the April 30th, 2021 Edition of Lingerie Sewing Round Up! If you are new around here, the Lingerie Sewing Roundup is a curation of a few projects, tips and tutorials, and ongoing events in the lingerie sewing community. These posts will encompass swimwear sewing and activewear sewing as well. It’s a quick catch…
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Sew Comfy Bra Sew-Along – Part 5: Pattern Hack
Read moreHello and welcome to the final installment of this Sew Comfy Bra Sew-Along with Joy Mao! After nailing the fit on my Sew Comfy Bra in mustard power net, I decided to try a variation with a gorgeous dusty mauve power net and black findings—but with the channeling and wide plush elastic on the OUTSIDE…