Hi All,
It’s the second week of the Bra-A-Week Challenge! And it’s all starting with a bra-make 🙂 I’m pretty happy with this one too!
This one is a special bra, because I branched out and did something new with a new style of wires!!! Yes more wire theory!!
Lovely! Now before I go too far into describing this wire, the fit and the body types that I feel would benefit from this wire, I will stop myself, because I’m going to be doing a mid-week post on this to launch this wire in my Etsy shop! 🙂
So a little more about this bra- I made this using the new France wires, blush bra tulle, some of the most beautiful and delicate blush silk satin, and black fold over elastic. I love the combination of these fabrics, with the vertical seam for simplicity, and the sheer edges to make it almost look like it’s floating 🙂 dreamy
I’ve never worked with silk before in a bra, and although it is a little more difficult to work with (it’s a slippery bugger!) and it will never lie quite as perfectly smoothly as the tulle or knits do, I was super impressed with the overall finish of this bra- I just think it is SO luxurious, I’m already dreaming of the little silk tap-pants that I’m going to make to go with it, and imagining that I might one day wear it, while reclining on a chaise lounger, drinking, champagne, eating strawberries dipped in chocolate, being the most luxurious person in the world….. well at least I’ll have this set lol
Beyond being the most chic little thing that I currently own, it is also amazingly comfortable, and although it will not be an everyday garment *read: washing silk scares me* It will definitely be chosen on special days 🙂
What do you think about this style of bra? have you also been looking for wires and a fit like this?
How do you feel about silk in bra-making? I think I’m a convert!
Hope you’re all having a fantastic Sunday 🙂
xo erin
Do you have a tutorial on how you made this bra? I'd love to make one ^-^
Thanks! I don't have a tutorial or a pattern right now, but I might consider doing one in the future 🙂
Very pretty bra
Thanks Katherine 🙂 🙂
That's amazing! You are a sewist's muse!
🙂 🙂 Thanks 🙂 🙂 so happy to inspire 🙂 🙂
What an absolutely lovely bra. I love the mix of colors and the materials that you used.
Thanks! I'm pretty smitten with this one too 🙂
Erin, this is very lovely indeed! I do hope you will be releasing a pattern for this one in larger cup sizes someday. Vertical seam is definitely a plus!
Thanks! I'll put this on the list for future patterns 🙂 I love a good vertical seam too!
Loving this wire. This looks like the perfect wire for me. I might just make my first underwired bra with this!
YAY! that was my goal with this underwire! I found them because I have a friend who can't usually wear underwire but this wire is perfect for her, so I was hoping to help other women who have the same issues with underwires! 🙂
Love your new bra. Silk is a lovely material to work with, I love it too. (I have a costumer who only wears silk) 🙂
Thanks Diana 🙂 I think silk is going to be a staple for me now 🙂
Lovely silk and lovely colour, although personally I don't like mixing silk with other materials, because I love the pure quality and luxurious feel of that but it's just personal taste 🙂
Thanks Réka! It's going to be one step at a time for me- I'm sure there will be an all-silk project in the future 🙂 silk is here to stay!
Absolutely stunning!! So delicate, and I love the play of colours! This is one of your prettiest bras! Silk bras are so lovely. It's a tricky material to work with, but it's definitely worth it 🙂
Thanks Sofia 🙂 I think it's one of my prettiest bra too- it's so me 🙂 Silk is totally worth it!
Beautiful, as always!
🙂 🙂 Thanks Alison, you're too kind 🙂 🙂
This is a delightful bra – love the silk. I have always loved silk and brocade. I have not tried a vertical seam. I always pre-wash silk – a super lightweight fusible interfacing along the seam edges or the whole fabric can help stabilise the silk. This online store has every kind, if you have not found it: https://sewexciting.blogspot.ca/ I love seeing your new creations. I hope you will be able to make patterns, as things unfold. It will be interesting to try the new France wire!
Thanks Darlene! Thanks for the tip about the fusible interfacing, that might come in handy in the future! Patterns are definitely in the works 🙂 And I'm looking to have more fun with this France wire too!
Gorgeous! I love the effect of the tulle bordering the silk.
Thanks Henna! that's one of my favourite parts of this bra 🙂 🙂
So stunning Erin! Very glamorous indeed 🙂 I have a few silk remnants begging to be turned into bras – but picking a pattern and design is proving too hard so far! 😉
Awww thanks Maddy, I can definitely see this one on you! Silk is definitely worth the wait for the right pattern, I even made a mock up before I used my silk (something I never do!)
I Love it! And ha that I have everything I need in my stash to make a knock off. Fabric hoarding for the win!
Fabric hoarding is always a win!! Please share when you make it!! 🙂
Something I wish there were more of out there. Bra Patterns like this!
🙂 🙂 I'm working on it 🙂 🙂
Some day I wish you'd make and sell patterns. Bra patters = impossible to find 🙁
This might happen sooner than you think 😉