So 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…
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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.)
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DIY: White Garter Belt
Read moreTaking a break from my usual bra and underwear projects to try something new: a garter belt! The pattern is self-drafted and all the materials used can be found in my shop. I personally don’t think garter belts are wardrobe essentials, but they sure are pretty to look at and look amazing when worn. What…
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DIY: Sorbet Watson
Read moreThis is another quickie sewing project for gifting purposes: a sorbet Watson. This will probably be my last Watson Bra for a while…time to focus on some selfish sewing for myself. I have a few back to basics sewing projects lined up that I can’t wait to work on! What’s on your sewing table? Details…
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DIY: Watson Bra in Cream and Aqua
Read moreThe Watson Bra is the ideal quickie project when you’re looking to whip up a bra with minimal fuss. Here’s one in cream with aqua details that I made quickly for a co-worker who is leaving. Best of luck, C! Details Bra Pattern: Watson Bra by Cloth Habit Fabric (Self):Â White Lace w/ Silver Threads from…
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DIY: Skull Necklaces
Read moreCo-worker’s DIY Necklace (The Original) Once upon a time, my coworker made this awesome layered skull necklace. She wore it to work a couple of times and made a number of colleagues (myself included) extremely covetous of it. A while back, I asked her if she could show me where to buy the materials and…
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DIY: Marlborough Bra in Black/Silver/Lilac
Read moreHere’s a quick weekend update with my latest bra project: a Marlborough Bra in Black and Silver Lace with Lilac accents. For this particular Marlborough, I adjusted the style lines of the cup. I eliminated the power bar and created a horizontal cup seam with split lower cups. What do you think of this adjustment?…
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DIY: Mallori Lane in Black and Silver
Read moreAnnouncement: I took a long hiatus from my blog, because I was no longer sure about the content I was generating. It took a while, but I think I now know what direction I want to take this blog. In the coming weeks, you will definitely see a marked shift from a fashion blog to one focusing…