Very happy with my latest lingerie set, which is made from some delicate ivory lace that I dyed amethyst. The intention was to dye a few elastics to match some silver grey lace, but when I saw the colour was not coming out as I intended, I decided to throw more materials into the pot […]
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In my stash there lies several metres of this fine Chantilly-like lace, so when I needed something non-stretch to mock up my new bra pattern it was the first thing I turned to. Isn’t it beautiful? I just love how delicate it looks, but in actual fact it is tough as nails! It has featured […]
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Recently I discovered Madalynne’s free Barrett Bralette pattern. I am probably a little late to the party, but hey at least I finally made it – because it’s a super little pattern! I sewed it out of lace off cuts from work that were otherwise going to waste (I love that fact!) The bralette uses regular […]
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All I needed was a bit of ivory picot elastic… but I can never order just one thing from Elle Joan’s! It makes far more sense to maximise shipping and order a few more things, don’t you think? Good, I’m glad you agree. Anyway, that is how this Esme Panties Kit from Evie la Luve […]
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One thing that inspired me to sew underwear was the fact that I could put all those leftover fabric scraps to some use. All those little bits and pieces of cotton, silk, jersey, precious lace – tiny remnants too precious to discard, or too large to throw away guilt-free. In my sewing room all scraps […]
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