I started this updated back when I made my Ultimate Cottagecore Lingerie Set video last summer, and just today am ready to publish the updates! Woohoo! I’ve never been a fast content creator… but I’ve become extra slow lately. And I’m trying my best to just be ok with that. I’ve always been a bit of a contrarian, and in this time of instant gratification, it feels good to be that slow outlier (or so I tell myself!). I did recently post a youtube video about some of the other things I’ve been doing if you’re interested to see the other creative endeavours I’ve been up to! It feels good to have ..read more

I’ve spent this week listing lots and lots and lots of lingerie pieces. Some of them are samples I made for products that were in my shop, some were small stock runs I had made, others are one of a kind samples, and occasionally a few flawed items. I’ve kept the prices quite low on most things! I hope you’ll check it out. In the mean time, here’s a little snapshot of what’s included. Shop the Sale on Etsy ..read more

This is going to be a hard post to write, but honestly, it’s at least a year in the making. I’ve made the very difficult decision to close my lingerie business. On one hand, it is a huge weight off my shoulders. But on the other hand, I’m left feeling somewhat defeated. The last few years have been hard. Having a baby, then being struck with a pandemic, attempting to “online school” a child between the years of 5-7, having precarious childcare, following COVID protocols, and a partner whose job is not very flexible, made it virtually impossible for me to focus on work, besides staying afloat ..read more

I shared my ultimate cottagecore lingerie set on my YouTube channel back in August and really enjoyed getting back to sewing lingerie with woven fabric. That’s kind of where I got my start! I love historical clothing. I used to make all kinds of Victorian costumes and corsets in fashion school. All of the details and the drama are just so fun… and I’ve always been particularly drawn to what people used to wear under their clothes. I’m not sure it’s something most people think about! When we think of underwear and lingerie we usually think of light, stretchy fabrics. But elastic is a pretty ne ..read more

This is a big one. I’m turning 40! I remember when I was a kid, my dad threw a big surprise 40th party for my mom. 40 felt so old. Now I can say from personal experience that 40 is really not that old! For the most part, I am enjoying getting older. There are some serious stresses… raising kids, finances, responsibility… but overall I feel so much more comfortable with who I am physically and emotionally, and that accounts for a lot. Lots of changes have happened over the past few years. Good things, like my littlest daughter, my parents both retired and I get to spend more time with them, and ..read more

Here is another one of those projects that I started ages ago… And when I say ages, I mean literal years. I have this problem. It’s not just a design problem, but a problem that infiltrates my normal life as well. I’m not sure if it’s part of being a perfectionist, or what it is… I’ll use this pattern as an example. I started with a really simple design – the scoop neck bodysuit with a built in shelf bra. Then I thought, “a thong would be a nice addition… but wouldn’t it also be cool if I had a high neck version? What if I added ruffles? It would be so easy to make this into a tank top… oh, i ..read more

Affiliate Disclosure: I may receive a small commission through purchases made through the links in this post. This helps support my website so I can continue providing content! Thank you! Years before I started sewing lingerie, I walked into a local thrift shop and spotted a 1980s lingerie pattern from one of the Big 4 Pattern companies. It had already been cut and was missing a couple of pieces, but I was able to cobble together one of the teddies and a pair of underwear. It kind of sparked that lingerie-sewing love within me. Since then, whenever I see an older lingerie sewing pattern, I pic ..read more

A while back, I stumbled upon some really pretty printed lace. First, there was the sunshine yellow daisy print lace… then I found some classic black and pink… and finally the most perfect lace with sprays of wildflowers… And I wanted a pattern that let the lace be the focal point. The Daisy Bra is available made to order while fabric supplies last! The yellow daisy bra has been available for a while now in my lingerie shop, and it’s been one of my most popular sets. I decided to build upon that style and turn it into a cami. I went a little outside my comfort zone and used darts instead of p ..read more

Birch came out a month ago but I’m just now getting around to posting some photos from the wonderful people who tested out the pattern for me before it was released. If you are curious about becoming a tester, I usually put out a call in my Sewing Group on Facebook. The testing process is fairly simple. I give a list of questions that I’d like answered about the pattern… basic stuff like, “Can you put the pattern together? Were you able to follow the instructions? Did I inadvertently write a swear word anywhere?” I understand that sewing underwear is a little “intimate,” so sharing your photos ..read more

I’m working on a new sewing pattern that is specifically for stretch lace. I know sometimes it can be a real struggle to find stretch lace in the right width. Sometimes you find that just-right shade but it’s an inch or two too narrow. I’ve posted a photo tutorial on how to remedy this problem, but with my new lace pattern coming out, I thought I’d re-visit it in video form. Can you spot where I fixed my too-narrow lace? This tutorial is really simple. There’s no measuring. No adapting patterns… just some simple applique. I demonstrate my technique using the Claudia Pattern, but this works for ..read more