Hi All!!

This week I have some lovely swimwear for you! I call this one my mermaid suit! And I think it’s for obvious reasons!

This one is another of my self-drafted suits- very simple high waisted bottoms out of this amazing scale-print swimfabric, and the top is a wrap-over style bikini top!

I’m so in love with this new suit! It’s such a cool look with the wrap over front, and I think it’s very flattering! Especially since I lined the cups with foam to give a little more support.

I drafted this suit using my basic one-piece swim suit sloper, just cutting the bottoms off at the waist, and using the measurements at the top to draft these cross-over top pieces. I love the bit of ruching from the under-arm edge too 🙂 For lining I used peach foam for the cup section, ending it right before the cross-over part in the middle, so that it would lie more flat and be able to ruche!

I think I’m going to add a G-hook in the back instead of having this tie, just so it isn’t quite as bulky, but that’s a simple change. I am absolutely loving the mermaid bottoms!

I think this top would be flattering for so many people too 🙂 And I do realize that I’m obsessed with this turquoise colour, and I promise that my next suit will not be made with the same fabric! lol

I can’t wait to get out swimming in this suit!! And it’s really warming up here in Ontario! I might at least have a chance to do some sunbathing before it’s warm enough for the beach!

Oh I just love Spring/Summer! 🙂

And now on to all the lovelies that you’ve sent me this week!!

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First we have these gorgeous Watsons from new contributor Maddy of MissMaddySews!

Maddy made these gorgeous bras using the Watson Pattern from Cloth Habit. She has made 9 1/2 Watson sets- which I do believe makes her another Watson addict!!

I am so in love with all of these- such beautiful lace and dainty colours 🙂 perfect for spring! Maddy’s blog is up-and-coming, so you can look for a post about these lovelies on there soon!

Sofia made this bra with a self-drafted pattern- her second and fit-perfected underwired bra!! Congratulations on the perfect fit Sofia!! 🙂

She made this beauty with red stretch satin lined in sheer cup lining, and a bit on rigid lace on the upper cup. Super elegant! Don’t forget to check out Sofia’s post over on her blog!!

Leah made these gorgeous sets for her friend who is getting married! What a great friend!! She made this one using all-over fabric lace and a beautiful navy fold over elastic!

The second set she made using white lace and ribbon- very dainty and elegant! All you need for a honeymoon ;)!! Don’t forget to check out Leah’s post over on her blog about these sets!

Freya made this bra using a modified Elan  #645 pattern. I love this pink and black combo! Such a great pop of colour! Don’t forget to go and check out Freya’s post over on her blog!

This week Karin has truly outdone herself with this gorgeous basque. What is a basque you may ask? It’s essentially a corset, with cups, no front busk and garters! And wow did she do an amazing job!

Karin made this with a beautiful red and black blossom silk brocade with all black accents! Really stunning! Don’t forget to check out Karin’s detailed post about her basque over on her blog!

Kerri made these 1800’s pantalettes from the Mantu Maker! Back in the Victorian times ladies used to have separate legs of their undergarments, that they tied separately from their waistband! I can’t even imagine what that would be like can you?!

This is David’s pink lace flower bra! How pretty- and another great use of black and pink this week!

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Christie made this using the Shelley pattern from the Pin-Up Girls line. She used a double layer of white lace, lined with 15 denier- and a lovely pop with all the black accents!

Christie said she’s enjoying all the sewing motivation from this challenge!! 🙂 I’m sure you’re underwear drawer is happy too!! Yay for sewing!

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As always- you guys never fail to impress! Absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to see what you all make in the weeks to come! 🙂

Don’t forget to check out the Pinterest board, and the Flickr Group if you enjoy those platforms! To grab a challenge button and to send your bra for next week to bra.a.week@gmail.com by Friday for the next Sunday post!!

You can also check out Week 1, Week 2 , Week 3 , Week 4 , Week 5 , Week 6 , Week 7,  Week 8 , Week 9 , Week 10, Week 11 , Week 12 , Week 13 and Week 14 of this challenge for more amazing bras!

I hope you’re all enjoying your beautiful weekend like I am!

xo erin