sewing

  1. Floaty blue culottes

    First attempt at culottes using the Dressed book pattern: a floaty cotton chambray version with deep pockets and invisible zip. Custom-graded between sizes for a perfect fit, demonstrating the advantages of handmade over ready-to-wear.

  2. Red satin bra

    Sixth iteration of the Maya bra pattern featuring luxurious ruby red satin Duoplex, sheer cup lining, and elegant fabric straps. Showcasing advanced construction with fully enclosed seams for a professional finish inside and out.
  3. Collection of handmade bras

    Let’s make a bra: conclusion

    Conclusion and ideas for going futher
  4. Fitting bra

    Let’s make a bra: construction

    Using real bra supplies to sew a first fitting bra
  5. Bra toile

    Let’s make a bra: toile/muslin

    Sewing a toile before cutting into real bra fabrics
  6. Bra-making supplies

    Let’s make a bra: supplies

    What supplies are needed to sew a bra
  7. A collection of red Maya bras

    Let’s make a bra: introduction

    Introduction to a tutorial series for sewing an underwire bra.

  8. Tulle and satin bra

    A glamorous Maya bra combining tulle and shiny duoplex fabric, featuring crossed fold-over elastic straps and a modified neckline. Demonstrates how pattern adaptation and careful construction techniques can create perfectly fitting lingerie.

  9. Tulle bra ✨

    Experimenting with tulle in lingerie making: a Maya bra with double-layered tulle construction and creative double strap design using fold-over elastic. A beginner-friendly project showing how custom-fit lingerie can transform body confidence.

  10. Foam cup bra

    Learning experience with my first foam cup Maya bra, featuring integrated strap attachment and fold-over elastic finish. A story of persistence through mistakes, unpicking, and reconstruction to achieve a smooth silhouette.

  11. Matching lace underwear

    Creating a coordinated lingerie set with Eva Knickers in red lace to match handmade bras. These quick-sew panties feature soft lace edges for minimal lines, perfect for a minimalist mix-and-match wardrobe.

  12. 2 perfectly fitting underwire bras

    Successful completion of two custom-fit Maya bras, including a red lace version with advanced features like internal power bar and enclosed seams. A milestone in my handmade wardrobe journey using the free AFI Atelier pattern.

  13. I drafted a made-to-measure bra pattern!

    First attempt at drafting a custom bra pattern using the Bare Essentials: Bras ebook. Following the step-by-step process of transforming basic shapes into a made-to-measure bra pattern with Porcelynne's calculator.

  14. My first wearable tester bra

    Lingerie making: customizing the Maya bra pattern for a perfect fit. A technical project exploring bra pattern alterations, wire fitting, and working with delicate materials to create supportive yet comfortable underwear.

  15. My very first lingerie set

    First foray into lingerie making: a romantic red lace Eva bralette and matching knickers set. Learning lingerie construction techniques through the Craftsy platform, with a focus on fit and delicate materials.