Bra-A-Week [47]: The Chevron

Dec 13, 2015 | Bra Makes | 14 comments

Hi All!
I have another beauty for you today 🙂 I decided after three weeks of bra tulle bras, that I would do a bralette! Because they are such a staple in my bra wardrobe! I used my black bra tulle and fold over findings for this one!

I was loving the ruching from last weeks bra and I was thinking about other fabric manipulations that I can do – *the love affair with the bra tulle continues*  – and I thought about sewing these pleats into the fabric, and sewing them down to make stripes with the effect of the layers of tulle.

So here I am sewing all the stripes 🙂 It actually took less time than I thought, and you only have to do small pieces for bras thankfully! They aren’t perfect, but I think it all adds to the effect of it being hand-made! 🙂

Then I was careful when I cut my pattern out that they would all line up perfectly, and give this chevron effect – I love it 🙂

This is the same basic draft as my winter bralette, and the plaid fall bralette that I made for Karin a few weeks ago. It’s amazing how it can completely transform with a new fabric. There is something about this bralette that is so solid but delicate, modern but vintage- I am obsessed!

And of course I did my usual favourite, fold-over elastic with the double strap in the front 🙂  And I don’t know what it is about stripes, but they’ve always made so much sense to me, and I LOVE matching up stripes to make chevrons and patterns.

Well I am SUPER happy with this one, all of my bra tulle bras are the pride and joy of my collection now 🙂 And I was thinking that instead of another bra next week, I might just make these all into sets? a treat to myself for Christmas 🙂

Again, before all the pleas in the comments, I do promise that I am working on this pattern to release in the New Year! and I won’t keep you waiting forever! Just a little bit longer 😉
And now on to all of your lovely makes- I was completely overwhelmed with the amount of beautiful submissions this week- you guys are awesome!! 🙂
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First we have two bras from Ashley of Craft Sanctuary!

Ashley made both of these bras using the Maya pattern from AFI. She first made herself the nude bra to test the fit, then made some tweaks and made the watermelon bra (I’m all about this colour combination- love!!)

Now unfortunately this turned out to be more of an experiment in fit testing than making two perfectly fitting bras- but there is so much you can learn with every bra! Ashely did a great post all about it over on her blog- make sure to check it out!!

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Next we have a beautiful bra from Scarlett of Corset Training .Net!

Scarlett is the maker of all those beautiful corset patterns I used this past Corset October, and she’s finally coming over into the bra world!! YAY!!

She started her bra journey using the Watson Pattern from Cloth Habit, and how pretty is this! Love that lace! I can’t wait until Scarlett’s making beautiful corset-bra sets!! So much amazing to come!!

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Next we have a bra from Réka of Red Heels!

Réka also made her lovely bra using the Maya pattern from AFI. She used foam and a pretty blue floral fabric on the outside!

She got a great fit on the first try- only needing a little dart at the side seam, which she also stabilized a bit with some boning. So pretty! Make sure to check out Réka’s post to see more about this beautiful bra!

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Next we have a very special bra from Karin of Mrs. Weaver’s Finest!

This beautiful ‘Black Dahlia’ is a gorgeous mastectomy bra that Karin made for one of her clients. How stunning is this!

Karin made this bra using a black embroidered tulle lace over black duoplex and a modified Classic pattern from PUG patterns. And she built two foam prosthetics to fit in perfectly- you would never know this is a mastectomy bra! Gorgeous!!! Make sure to check out Karin’s post and more about this beauty! 

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Next we have a really fun bra from Maddy of Miss Maddy Sews!

Maddy made this bra using the Boylston bra pattern from Orange Lingerie, and the Watson Bikini bottom pattern from Cloth Habit. She made it with this super cute fabric and matching lace and elastics- I’m obsessed with this combination!!

Maddy made this using her usual pattern alterations- she’s getting to be quite the accomplished bra-maker- and I’m sure her underthings drawer is looking much healthier than before!! 🙂 Make sure you head over and check out Maddy’s post about this gorgeous set!

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Next we have a very pretty bra from Sofia of Silver Lining Atelier!

 

This is Sofia’s plunge bra! She mad this bra using her vertical seam pattern, and lowering the neckline to accommodate a plunge wire!  She use really pretty lace, elastic trims and an ivory bow in the middle- so pretty!

This is Sofia’s favourite bra- and I can see why, it’s so pretty! Make sure you head over to Sofia’s blog and read all about this bra 🙂

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And last but not least we have a little more colour from Jen of Jensware!

Jen made this beautiful bra using the Shelley pattern from PUG patterns, and a lilac duoplex kit with white lace. Such a beautiful job on the stitching and construction!!

Jen says it fits like a dream 🙂 and that is completely what a well-fitting bra is- a dream! 🙂 Another beautiful submission- I bet your bra drawer is a lot happier lately too!!! 🙂

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All I can say is WOW I’m so completely blown away by all these beautiful submissions this week, I’m so happy to be involved with such a talented and creative group of bra-makers 🙂 Go us!!

I’m also happy to see all this selfish sewing- I find that so many women who sew end up completely bogged down in sewing projects for other people and forget to do something for themselves. And especially at this time of year it is so important to be kind to yourself and do something nice for yourself. And I can’t think of anything more rewarding and kind to yourself than sewing yourself a bra 🙂

As always, don’t forget to check out the Pinterest board, and pin all of your lovelies over there! And if you’re on Instagram and posting your lovely makes- don’t forget to add in #braaweek!!

You can go here to grab a challenge button and don’t forget to send your bra for next week to bra.a.week@gmail.com by Friday for the next Sunday post!

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All of the love 🙂

xo

erin

14 Comments

  1. eforshopping

    Gorgeous bras, all of them! Stunning mastectomy bra. I have so many sewing projects to do, but I want to make a bra again. They're my favorite thing to sew.

    Michelle

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    • EmeraldErin

      Thanks Michelle! Bra sewing is the best sewing!

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  2. katherine h

    That bra is gorgeous. I am very impressed that you made that pleated fabric yourself! Your makes are always inspirational!

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    • EmeraldErin

      Thanks Katherine! 🙂 🙂 what a nice comment 🙂

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  3. Jos

    All gorgeous bra's and love your chevron one!!

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    • EmeraldErin

      Thanks!! 🙂 🙂

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  4. rebex44

    I LOVE Your pleated bra, stunning. The others are all beautiful. I have sewing talent, but have been in such a slump. I keep looking at these beautiful brass hoping for motivation to tackle mine.

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    • EmeraldErin

      Thanks!! I hope that it motivates you to get sewing! It's amazing what you can make when you put your mind to it! 🙂

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  5. jenni

    The striped bralette is absolutely gorgeous!! I´m looking forward for the pattern 🙂

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    • EmeraldErin

      Thanks Jenni! I'm working on it! 🙂

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  6. Sofía

    Wow!! I'd never have thought that bra tulle could be used like that! It's almost like making your own fabric!! And the resulting bra is amazing! For me, it's the perfect example of 'sporty-chic' 😉 It could be nice to have a matching bottom for this bra, I'm sure it'll be just as pretty! I don't have many matching sets, I always procastinate sewing the bottoms… Oh, I'm a lazy seamstress! But it feels so good when you're wearing matching underwear 😉

    And you're right, this week is full of fantastic submissions! All the prints and colour combinations are sooo pretty!:)

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    • EmeraldErin

      Hi Sofia! And thanks 🙂 I felt particularly inspired for this one- and I love that I made my own textile 🙂 I'm thinking matching bottoms for all the bras I've recently made – that will be quite the Christmas present to myself- especially since I am exactly the same- procrastinating on the bottoms! 🙂 Your bra this week definitely deserves a pair of matching bottoms :)!!

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  7. Craft Sanctuary

    You have some serious patience for all of those pleats! They look amazing!

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    • EmeraldErin

      Thanks! I do have endless patience for some things 🙂

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