Where to Shop for Lingerie and Bra Making Supplies
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6M ago
A list of 8 International shops that specialize exclusively in Lingerie and Bra making Supplies One of the most common reasons why people struggle to sew their own lingerie is due to the fact they don’t know where to get all the specialized lingerie fabrics and components from. When I started to sew lingerie back in 2012ish there were only a few places you could buy lingerie sewing supplies from, but now due to the rising popularity, there are more businesses selling quality sewing supplies especially for home lingerie sewers which is amazing!! Check out this list of 8 international shops that ..read more
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5 essential fabrics used in Lingerie Sewing
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6M ago
Are you dreaming of the day when you won’t have to feel disappointed of the lingerie selection in the shops? If this is you, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to take matters in your hands and make your own!! I know what you’re thinking, but where on earth do I start?! Fear not, In this blog post we will be going through the top 5 essential fabrics used in lingerie so whether you are a beginner sewer or advanced sewer, you know exactly what to look for in the fabric shop. When you’re sewing lingerie garments you need to use specific fabrics to make the fit and functionality work as ..read more
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The Willow Soft Cup Bra Pattern
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1y ago
The new Willow Bra pattern has just been released and if you desire comfort and support then this one’s for you! Shop the Willow Bra Pattern The Willow Soft Cup Bra pattern bridges the gap between your comfy lounge bralette and a structured, supportive wired bra. It is unique in that it mixes rigid/woven fabrics in the cup with stretch fabrics which creates this hybrid style. You can really play around with the design of this bra, mixing your favourite comfy stretch fabrics with your favourite rigid fabrics, and just like the Willow Knicker pattern, it is great for using up scrap pieces of fa ..read more
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How to dye fabrics, trims and laces for underwear making
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2y ago
In this tutorial post I will show you what equipment you need to get dyeing, my best method and my top tips for getting an even dye and more! So why dye your own trims? Unlike making outerwear, underwear will usually require a lot more different components and trims as well as fabric, especially when making bras. You’ll need trims such as under band elastic, neckline and underarm elastic, strap elastic and a bra fastener just to name a few! One of the hardest things to source is all those components in the same colour AND that matches your fabric and lace. You could easily find black, white an ..read more
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Sewing Gift Guide
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2y ago
Here’s the lingerie sewing gift guide for anyone needing to buy a sewing gift or for someone who you may think would love to sew their own undies! 1. Beginner knicker Sewing kit and printed pattern The beginner knicker kit is the ultimate perfect sewing gift! The kit comes with a woven, printed cotton of your choice, decorative lingerie elastic and organic cotton and bamboo jersey for the gusset as well as the Penny pattern if selected. I created the Penny pattern so it would be perfect for beginners or those that are wanting to get into lingerie making so it’s a great place to start! 2. Decor ..read more
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How to make menstrual pads (Free pattern)
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2y ago
This weekend I’ve been making menstrual pads for charity. An amazing charity called A girl at a time is asking for dignity kit donations for young girls in Sierra Leone. They would be thrilled with any donations sent to them. If you can send your donations by mid September (preferably before) then this would be amazing. Find out more about the charity here and the dignity kits they are asking for – General 1 — A Girl At A Time (SL) I’m off on a trip tomorrow but I wanted to share a really quick tutorial before I went that I shared on Instagram. I’m also now sharing the pattern I created for fr ..read more
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Period Pants FAQs
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3y ago
Find out about all you need to know on how to use, wash and wear period pants and more! I’ve just released the Moontide period pants in a DIY version with the sewing pattern and kits and ready to wear knickers handmade by myself! If you’ve never heard of period pants before you may be a bit confused as to how they work. Fear not, I’m here to answer all your questions! What are period pants? Period pants are knickers, panties, briefs whatever you like to call them, that are made to absorb your period blood whilst on your menstrual cycle. They work just like sanitary pads where the blood gets ab ..read more
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Moontide Period Pants Pattern
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3y ago
I’m so excited to announce after a year and a half of development, testing and finalizing, the Moontide Period Pants pattern is finally ready for release! The Moontide Period pants pattern is a knicker pattern that’s specifically designed to be worn on your period or menstrual flow. They can be worn on their own or used for back up with other menstrual products such as tampons or cups. Buy the pattern here Inspiration Watch the video below to find out about why I was so inspired to create this pattern and my personal journey towards it! Development and testing process I spent A LOT of time t ..read more
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Stitch Library – Domestic Machine Stitches In Lingerie Sewing
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3y ago
This post will go through the stitches you need to make lingerie! The great thing about sewing lingerie is that you only need to have a machine that can do do straight and zig zag stitch! So if you think you need to buy a fancy, expensive machine to sew lingerie, you don’t! Unless of course you want to! These stitches are usually all available on a regular, home domestic machine and overlock stitch can also be used in replacement of some of the stitches I go through if you have an Overlocker, but this is optional. Straight Stitch Straight stitch isn’t as common to use in lingerie sewing as w ..read more
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How To Print PDF Sewing Patterns
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3y ago
If you’re printing your own sewing patterns at home then this guide will show you how to print PDF/digital patterns using Adobe reader. Printing your own patterns may seem a little daunting if you’ve not done it before, but its actually very easy and straight forward! I’ll show you how to easily print your own patterns! Open up your document in Abobe Reader Abobe reader is a free PDF software reader, and it’s the software I recommend for printing your own patterns. If you don’t already have it, you can download it for free here. So next go to files where you saved the digital pattern and open ..read more
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