Remember how I mentioned that I am warming up to the idea of hi waisted underwear in this post? Well, I am a convert now! I drafted and sewed up a few pairs and they look amazing on! This hi waisted style is self drafted. You also probably know by now that I am a…
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DIY Black/Peach Merckwaerdigh Mix30 Bra
Bra Pattern: Merckwaerdigh Mix30 Lace: Tailor Made Shop Duoplex: Tailor Made Shop Strapping Elastic: Tailor Made Shop Trims & Notions: Tailor Made Shop
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Tailor Made Shop on Shopify & Free Shipping Over $50 (Limited Time)
Hi guys, this is a quick housekeeping post on Tailor Made Shop. Firstly, I have officially moved www.tailormadeshop.com over to Shopify! I will still continue to list products on Etsy and customers can purchase from either site. For a limited time, USA customers on Shopify can enjoy Free Standard Shipping on orders over $50.00. There…
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Types of Underwear Infographic
Just for fun, I whipped up this infographic on Adobe Illustrator on a Thursday night, whilst drinking Angry Orchard Cider. Personally, I only wear bikinis and boybriefs (I pretty much do all my underwear shopping at Aerie). Hi-Waisted underwear has been making a comeback, and I’m warming up to the idea of them. I mean,…
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Where to Buy Bra Making Supplies in New York City
Welcome to the fourth post to “The Complete Guide to Bra Making” series. This post will cover where to buy Bra Making supplies in New York City. All of these stores are located in New York City’s Garment District, within short walking distance of each other. Galloon lace at Botani Trimmings. Botani Trimmings 263 W 36th…
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DIY: Mint Merckwaerdigh Triangle Bralette & Mix30 Panties
Quick Update: I made this set using Merckwaerdigh’s Triangle Bralette Pattern and Mix30 Pantie Pattern from my shop‘s (now sold-out) Mint Bra & Underwear Kit. This is the third bralette I’ve made with the Y-Back. Once I get really into something, I tend to get stuck on doing it for a while. Does anyone else do…
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Where to Buy Bra Making Supplies (Online)
Welcome to the third post of “The Complete Guide to Bra-Making” series. This post will cover where to buy Bra Making supplies online. The stores are categorized by regions and then alphabetically. Last Updated: April 5th, 2017. This post contains affiliate links.
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DIY: Black/Beige Marlborough Bra w/ Modified Cup Seam & External Channeling Application
Last year, I modified the Marlborough Bra cup so that it has a horizontal cup seam with split lower cups. This time, I decided to adjust the style lines so that there is a lower cup and split upper cups. If anyone is interested, this is how you do this particular cup seam modification. First…
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The Complete List of Bra Making Classes (In Person)
Welcome to the second post of “The Complete Guide to Bra Making” series. This post will cover all the in person Bra Making classes that are currently available. There are many advantages to taking an in person Bra Making class. Some advantages include higher level of attention and guidance from an instructor and immediate answers…
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DIY: Navy/Burgundy Watson Bra with Y-Back
Quick update: after going crazy with the Y-back strapping detail on my last few triangle bralette projects, I decided to try it apply it to the Watson Bra Pattern. The result? I love it! I’m also loving the Navy/Burgundy color combo lately. How do you feel about those colors together? Share in the comments below.…