To celebrate Everyone Deserves Pretty Lingerie week use the code
LingerieWeek2018 at the checkout to get 15% off all Lingerie patterns
Discount only applies to Lingerie patterns and lasts till June the 9th 2018.
Want to learn to sew? brush up on some skills, learn some new techniques? Then I’ll be teaching classes to suit you!
First up Swimwear at Bobbin and Ink here in Sydney. It starts this Friday so get in quick to book your place
You can bring any swimsuit pattern you like but may I suggest Henrietta
or Anne
If you are in Melbourne and looking to skill up on your lingerie I am coming down to teach in February.
Book via Shop Sew Squirrel (and check out their divine lingerie supplies while you are there). You can choose to do either knickers or bralet workshops on a single day or combine them both and come for 2 days. It’s going to be lots of fun.
And lastly if you are wanting to start sewing or returning to sewing after a long hiatus I’m teaching a beginners class at Bobbin and Ink. It will be a fantastic way to fall in love with making your own clothes and having a lifelong skill and passion.
Not content with giving my friend one matching set of lingerie I thought I’d add another not quite a set to her parcel.
After the success of sewing the Delphine thong I decided to try another one, this time in a soft stretch lace and without the additional back coverage.
The lace from Pitt Trading is so lovely to work with but was so soft that the very end of the plate on my sewing machine was catching ever so slightly as it went though.
A quick fix was to use some wide washi tape to cover the plate and hey presto! Snag free sewing.
I really I thought the thong would pair perfectly with a plain black satin bra but as I was running out of time to get it finished in I cheated a little. In my teaching bag I often have samples of pieces that are not quite finished so I can show students diffferent steps along the way. A bit of a rummage through the bag and I found this black lace triangle that only needed a little bit of finishing off.
Together they make a nice not quite matching set.
Pattern: Delphine thong by Ohhh Lulu, my own pattern for the triangle bra
Fabric: Laces from Pitt Trading, elastics and trims from my stash
Alterations: None
During our 2 week celebration of all things lingerie I’ve made some beautiful things and have many more gorgeous makes planned. Naturally I want to ensure that they last as long as possible and one of the ways to do that is lingerie bags.
These are a lifesaver, they keep your pieces nice and make it easy to do your washing. Because let’s face it not everyone has time to handwash as often as they should.
I could write a tutorial, but that would be like reinventing the wheel when Erin from Dog Under my Desk has written a fabulous how to complete with photos and a step by step. So head on over to Erin’s to make your own beautiful bags.
I spotted this set on instagram and thought it would be so sweet made up in the Tumeric lace kit I had in the shop. I sort of forgot about it till Evie La Luve had a birthday sale and they I grabbed both pieces so I could give them a try.
When cutting out the pattern I noticed it had a few small errors (not lining up in certain areas) nothing major just something I noted.
I’ve made the Rosie Bra with no lining just the lace and the mesh. I think next time I might try going down a size in the Rosie Bra as it could afford to be a little more snug.
The instructions weren’t super clear. There are written instructions and then photos underneath but I found many of the photos were too close up for me to see clearly what is happening. I found it easier to look at the finished photos and figure it out from there. My advice would just be to go slow and keep another bra on hand to follow along with if necessary?
The Esme pants are cute, I’m not sure if I got my size right but I’ll check after wearing them as it’s always hard to tell with just a quick try on. I had a little bit of trouble getting the gusset and crotch right, a few lines of extra stitching and it’s all fine just not as neat as I’d like. I couldn’t find my fold over elastic so I just used regular picot elastic for the waistband and it seems to have worked fine.
I really like the way the lace crosses from the front to the back it’s a really cute detail.
Fabric: Tumeric lace and trims from Measure Twice Cut Once store black spot mesh and black viscose jersey purchased at Pitt Trading.
Pattern: Esme pants and Rosie Bra from Evie la Luve
Alterations: Try a size down on the bra next time.
Just a quick note to say all Bra Kits are on sale for the next fortnight, get in quick as they always go fast.
Exciting news!
The Measure Twice Cut Once webstore is now carrying bra kits and accessories in a wonderful array of fashionable colours!
I’ve been receiving so many emails asking about where to find good hardware, people trying to find suppliers of plush back elastic and the general struggle to find anything suitable. So I thought I’d make it easy for everyone and make them available on the website.
I’m offering both kits and accessories as I know you might just need to source one or 2 pieces and already have the rest in the stash? This way is much more flexible and you can tailor it to your needs.
The sliders and O rings are metal with a beautiful finish and available in either gold or nickel (silver).
Bra strapping are available in different widths and colours. Great for bra straps, headbands, cami top straps and anywhere you need a firm elastic with a controlled amount of stretch.
Picot or plush back elastic is available in 3m lengths perfect for knickers, boxer shorts, bras and even waistbands of skirts and slips.
I hope this makes your bra and knicker making a whole lot easier and don’t be afraid to ask if there is something you need and can’t find. It’s a pretty good chance I can source it for you.
Kits and accessories can be posted worldwide and are sent out using Australia Post.
