Depending on the type of elastic you are using, you will use different methods to apply the elastic. However, the basic idea is the same. Baste your elastic on, pulling gently…
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Something I never anticipated, getting into design, was how comfortable I would become with the word “crotch.” Anyway… it’s time to add the crotch lining. Start by finishing the straight edge…
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Ooh La La Pin Up Sew Along Pt. 3… Cutting your fabric and sewing your vertical seams
Uncategorized April 17, 2012Once you have fitted your muslin and made the necessary changes, you can start cutting your fabric. I’m using bias-cut satin and stretch lace for mine, with organic cotton jersey for…
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When I graduated from Design School I landed the most fun job through my part-time job at a fabric store. The position was in a textile design studio. I met my…
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Hurray! Our shutters are up. They fill up the void of the upper level nicely. Now, if it would just stay warm enough for me to pain the front porch and…
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This has been an awesome weekend, and I’m just getting a few minutes to sit down and relax before I start another busy day. I was off on Friday, but was…
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So, if you’ve got your pattern, you’re ready to start. This is a really easy project, but requires some experience working with cloth cut on the bias, applying lingerie elastic, and…
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The winner of the PDF Pattern is… Melody from Bourbon and Bras! What a great name for a blog! Thanks everyone who played along. I’ll be starting my the sew along in earnest…
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Ooh La La Pin Up Sew Along Pt 3…. What you will need to sew the High Waist Panties
Uncategorized April 12, 2012The 3rd instalment of our Sew Along is definitely the easiest, and will require just a few things that are pretty easy to source. You will need a total of 1 yard of stretch knit…
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My Etsy Shop lives again. Ugh I worked myself into a real state… a migraine state. Sore neck, sore shoulders, sore head… but totally worth it to have some new goodies…