Long time blog readers will remember that I started working on the fit of the Aries Bra pattern way back in November. And finally, in April, I finished it! Spoiler alert: this post is going to be a bit of a heartbreaker because the finished bra is stunning, but doesn’t fit, despite having made several … More Adventures in Bra Sewing: Aries Bra Pattern Review
March has been a busy month! It’s been exciting to collaborate with the Bra Sewing Bee on my “Figuring Out Fit” series, I’ve been able to finish some projects, and I even did some mending! I’ve been feeling much more energetic than I did in February, and though I have been busy, I think I’ve … More Monthly Sewing Review – 2024 March Wrap Up
Welcome back to the third installment of the Figuring Out Fit series! In the first part of this series we looked at how to start fitting a bra pattern, and in the second part we examined how to diagnosing common fit problems. In today’s post we will take a look at how to make some … More Adventures in Bra Sewing: Figuring Out Fit Part 3: Common Pattern Alterations
I’ll admit that I’m probably as shocked as anyone that I’m writing this post. I picked up the Daisy Bralette pattern on a bit of a whim when I was purchasing some other patterns from Bra Builders. I wanted to get the Odessa Corset top (which is currently free), and after reviewing so many fit … More Adventures in Bra Sewing: Daisy Bralette Pattern Review
I have mentioned in several previous posts how much I was not loving my self-drafted Craftsy Boyshort pattern. Although I had considered the idea of abandoning the possibilities of boyshorts altogether, I have a few upcoming sets I want to sew that I think would just look so much better with this style of undergarment, … More Adventures in Bra Sewing: Bravo Bottoms #2 Pattern Review
Welcome back to the second installment of the Figuring Out Fit series! In the first part of this series we looked at how to start fitting a bra pattern and the important measurements and considerations when figuring out where to start. In this post we are going to look at the next part of working … More Adventures in Bra Sewing: Figuring Out Fit Part 2: Diagnosing Common Fit Problems
It wasn’t intentional, but I’ve pretty much been blogging exclusively about sewing bras since I made my first one at the end of 2022. At the beginning it was all about skills acquisition for me – learning to sew with special materials, using tiny pattern pieces, and how to get get the overwhelming jumble of … More Adventures in Bra Sewing: Figuring Out Fit Part 1: Where to Start
Despite having an extra day this year, February has flown by and I honestly don’t know where most of the time has gone. In terms of sewing, this hasn’t been the most productive month for me. I spent a long time recovering from getting sick at the end of January, and my energy levels have … More Monthly Sewing Review – 2024 February Wrap Up
Because I’m me, I tend to be a bit impatient and stubbornly try to do what I want to do, when I want to do it. Of course, I eventually come around to the fact that all of the advice I ignored while being stubborn was probably correct, and had I heeded such advice, I’d have … More Adventures in Bra Sewing: The Trials and Tribulations of Covering Foam
January has already been a busy start to 2024! Work is moving along at full steam, I’ve already traveled to judge a competition, and my sister has come home for a visit. This hasn’t left a lot of space for selfish sewing, but there was a bit of unselfish sewing prioritized this month, so even though I … More Monthly Sewing Review – 2024 January Wrap Up
Doctor T Designs 