I’ve made a second bra, and this time added a pair of underpants to make a matching set. I’m really happy with how they both turned out, and they are so so comfortable! I used a midnight blue and black stretch lace, and some black silk satin. The stretch lace was actually salvaged from my […]
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During my top-making spree this summer I made this Burdastyle T-shirt, of which I must be the last one on earth to make judging by the amount I have seen made up online! I may never have made it if I hadn’t seen all those online versions though. It’s 103A Cropped T-Shirt from Burdastyle 03/2016 – […]
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This top was finished hot on the heels of my pink cropped kimono sleeve top, but it has taken a little while to take photographs of it – finally here they are! I took the opportunity to use up some leftovers of a gorgeous lightweight cotton sateen that I used making this dress several years […]
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You all know I mean the first bra that I’ve sewn, don’t ya? Of course you do – this is a sewing blog after all!* I can’t believe I haven’t delved in to bra making earlier. A long time ago I attempted a self-drafted bra, but soon gave up with the large list of items to source […]
Read MoreI’ve officially finished the Red Spot Dress that has been consuming my spare time this last week! As a reminder, here is the pattern – Simplicity 3858, from sometime in the 50’s: Here’s a close-up of the bodice – it fits fine now that I have underlined it: I’m not that happy with the way […]
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