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…
-
DIY: Navy/Burgundy Watson Bra with Y-Back
Read moreQuick 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.…
-
DIY: Sage Green Bralette & Cream Hipster
Read moreSo this is a second try of the Merckwaerdigh Triangle Bralette for myself. (You can ready about the first try here.) I reduced the volume at the apex by 1/4″ and graduated to 0″ on both ends. I added a bit of height and width to the triangle pieces so it provides more coverage. The…
-
DIY: Black/Peach Bralette & Hipster Set
Read moreI’m back with another bralette and hipster set! This set uses the same patterns as the previous post’s: Merckwaerdigh’s Triangle Bralette Pattern and Makebra’s Hipster Pantie Pattern. I cut a size Small in both patterns–this set is for a friend. 🙂 For this bralette, I opted for an all-lace band with no bra closures–it’s meant…
-
DIY: White Triangle Bralette & Hipster Set
Read moreDid you know that Merckwaerdigh now offers PDF Lingerie Patterns in her Etsy Shop? I recently brought and downloaded the Triangle Bralette Bikini Pattern found here. I made the XS and used elastics for the bra band and straps instead of using the pattern pieces that came with the pattern. For sizing reference, I’m about…
-
DIY: Black/Off-White Partial Band Marlborough Bra
Read moreBlack/off-White Partial Band Marlborough Bra made from this bra kit in my shop. (I did use white elastic for the band and armholes instead of the black elastic.)
-
DIY: Mint Marlborough with Partial Band
Read moreA partial band bra has been on my to-do list since I watched the chapter on partial band conversion in Beverly Johnson’s Sewing Bras: Designer Techniques Class on Craftsy. In terms of personal aesthetics, I love partial bands on underwire bras. It makes the bra look more delicate and pretty in my opinion. The mint lace…
-
DIY: Maya Bra in Floral Charmeuse
Read moreThe Maya Bra is free pattern offered by Ana of AFI. It is an underwire style with a 3-piece cup and sweetheart neckline. I don’t wear underwire bras, but I really enjoy making them. I’ve been meaning to make a Maya Bra since its release, but only got around to doing it now. Better late…
-
DIY: Yellow Watson and Nude Lace Pantie with Velvet Combo
Read moreHere’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…
-
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…