Here’s another quite update of my latest makes: a Yellow Watson Bra and a pair of nude lace pantie with contrast velvet waistband. The Watson Bra is made from one of my shop’s bra kits, and it was a quick Christmas gift for a friend. The nude lace pantie is my latest underwear project. After…
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DIY: Plum Watson and Foray Into Underwear-making
Read moreQuick sewing dump update: I made a plum Watson Bra and some undies! Recently I decided to try my hand at making underwear. These two pairs are my fourth and fifth ones. I have to say, making panties is pretty addicting because it’s instantly gratifying. Pattern for these undies are self-drafted. I will be sharing…
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Tailor Made Shop 2015 Feedback Survey
Read more2015 is quickly drawing to a close, and I am already in planning mode for 2016! Thank you for an amazing year with Tailor Made Shop. I love reading all the positive feedback for my shop so far and I hope to improve it further in 2016. If you have five minutes, please take the…
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DIY: Sierra Bra in Off-White/Burgundy
Read moreSo Maddie kindly sent me a copy of her awesome bra pattern Sierra–thanks Maddie!–and I got the chance to make it up last night. It’s a really quick project and I have no doubt it will look good in a lot of fabric and laces! Expect lots of Sierras in the near future. 🙂 Details…
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DIY: Helmut Lang Inspired Asymmetrical Bralette
Read moreThis self-drafted bralette is based on a perennial Helmut Lang offering. The asymmetrical cut and strappy detail are right up my alley and I can see myself making it in a range of colors and prints. This version is actually my third make and the most wearable one. There are still a few small tweaks…
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DIY: Strappy Bralette in Off-White/Forest Green
Read moreAs I make more and more bras for myself, I’m starting to see that I prefer bralettes to underwire bras. I used to think that my ideal bra is a no-fuss black T-shirt bra with a partial band design. I’ve since come to realize that I don’t fit a standard underwire size and I don’t…
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Tips & Tricks: Enclosing the Seams of the Watson Bra
Read moreA couple of weeks ago, a reader left a comment expressing interest in a tutorial on how to enclose all the seams on a Watson Bra. This method relies on using lining fabric to enclose and trap the raw seams on the inside.
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DIY: Strappy Bralette in Pink/Peach/Lilac
Read moreSo recently, I came across this free strappy bralette tutorial and it immediately went on my priority sewing list because I love, love, love strappy bralettes that have a edgy or cool look. I actually made this last Sunday and wore it twice this past week. I’m happy to report that it fits really well and…
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Tips & Tricks: Bra Pattern Cutting
Read moreToday I want to share my preferred method of cutting out bra patterns (or any other patterns). I started using this method of cutting after observing how our in-house pattern-makers, cutters, and sample-makers cut their patterns. For this method you will need: Fabric Scissors Dotted Pattern Paper Silk Pins Pattern Weights (optional) You can use…
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DIY: Sorbet Watson II
Read moreI know I said I probably wouldn’t make any more Watson Bras for a while, but then another of my awesome co-workers announced that she’s leaving. AUGGGGHHH. :(((( Best of luck at your new job and stay in touch, KK. :< Details Bra Pattern: Watson Bra by Cloth Habit Fabric (Self): Pale Blue and Apricot…