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)
Read moreWelcome 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
Read moreLast 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)
Read moreWelcome 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
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.…
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The Complete List of Bra Making Classes (Online)
Read moreWelcome to the first post of the “The Complete Guide to Bra Making” series. The Complete List of Bra Making Classes (Online) is a comprehensive list of the bra making classes that are currently available online. I want to start this series off with online courses, because they are readily accessible to anyone around the world. The beauty…
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The Complete Guide to Bra Making
Read moreOne of the most common questions I get on my shop is “How do I get started in Bra Making?” My usual response is to direct the person to join the Bra Makers Group – Beginners to Intermediate (a Facebook group where people share their bra projects, tips on fit, and patterns and resources). I also direct…
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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…
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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…
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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…