I made this bikini in our Lilac swimwear fabric using one of our Jordy String Bikini Kits Hi All! In this post I have one in a series of swimwear pattern hacks I've just added to my blog! I love using my lingerie patterns for all sorts of uses, and one of my...
How to Make the Black Beauty Bra into a Swimsuit | Pattern Hack
I made this swimsuit using our Cobra swimwear fabric with one of our Black Beauty Swimsuit Kits Hi All, This has been a highly requested tutorial- because once you know that you can make super cute underwired bra- the obvious next step is making a super cute...
Modifying the Jordy Bralette into a Swimsuit Top | Pattern Hack
I made this one in our Sangria coloured swimwear fabric using one of our new Jordy Swimsuit Kits Hi All! You might recognize this version of the Jordy Bralette made into a swimsuit - it's a tutorial that I've done before in a video on my YouTube channel, so if...
Project Printout: How I Organize My Patterns & Sewing Projects
Hi All, I've had a lot of questions lately about how I organize my patterns and all of the projects that I made during the bra a week challenge on instagram, and you may have seen my project binders make an appearance in some of my photos and videos. I love my project...
Two Ways to Make an All-Lace-Edge Black Beauty Bra | Pattern Hack
Hi All! I'm back with another tutorial and this one is about modifying my Black Beauty Bra pattern to have a lace edge powerbar and cradle. The View B option of the Black Beauty is designed for lace, but I wanted it to be a flexible design where you could have a small...
All Lace Jordy Bralette Hack
Hi All! Today I have a post about a really simple hack to the Jordy Bralette to maximize a beautiful lace. As gorgeous as the standard Lace Overlay version of the pattern is, if you have a lace that has a wider pattern, or you just want to make the most of, then this...
How to Sister Size your Bra Pattern
Sister sizing is a really useful tool in bra-making. It's the principle that some bra sizes share cup sizes, but have different band sizes, which basically means that you can create a new bra size, just by changing the length of your band. It's a bit complicated to...
The Black Beauty Bra Pattern Is Here!
Yes! It's finally here- the Black Beauty Bra pattern. Some of you might remember from way back in the day (the 2015 kinda 'back in the day') my Bra-A-Week challenge and all the bras I used to design. Well there was one in particular that I knew had to be my first...
Lace, Tea Dyeing & Body Image
Hi All, It's been quite a while since I blogged, and quite a while since I made a bra just for myself- not for a pattern sample or to test a pattern. Just for me 🙂 As you can see from the title of this post, I want to tell you all about my new set, but I also wanted...
Bra News April & A Life Update
Hi All, It's been a while since I did a bra news post, and I really miss them. I feel like it's a great way to connect with everyone in this space, and to keep up with what everyone's doing, and let you in on what's happening in my life too! So - I'm bring back...
Jordy Bralette Sewing Tutorial | Video
Hi All, It's been a while since I've uploaded a video to my channel- and it was definitely because of this video. As someone who is still pretty new to the planning, filming and editing that goes into making videos- this one was a bit of a beast for me, and...
Dior Inspired
Hi All! So a couple weeks ago the Sewcialist group from Toronto, decided to get together for a fancy sewing outing. It was a chance to see the Dior Exhibit happening at the ROM, have high tea, and of course, wear our fancy me-mades. Now I have to say that I don't...
Jordy Bralette & Tuesday Boyshort PDF Patterns!!
Hi All! I made my first patterns! Let me introduce you to The Jordy Bralette & the Tuesday Boyshort! These are the two patterns that I've worn the most out of anything I've ever made- I seriously live in these! Â The Jordy is a triangle style bralette, with...
Sewing Blogger Weekend (ft. Maker Style & TailorMadeShop) | Vlog
Hi All! I had a pretty cool weekend with Rachel of Maker Style & Ying of TailorMadeShop- and I wanted to share it with you! Click Here to Watch the Vlog! What do you like to do when you meet up with your sewing friends? xo erin...
#BraNews October
Hi All! Step 1: Make yourself a cup of tea Step 2: Get cozy Step 3: Read all the amazing things happening this month in the bra making world! -- For myself this month, I've been back at the videos- and still loving it 🙂 I made a video all about Bra...
Elmira Wrap Top | Fall Sewing
Hi All, It was about that time again where I needed to sew something that wasn't a bra, and this time I settled on something that felt very fall to me - a wrap top. Something that is light, but cosy, that wraps you up, but doesn't smother you in warmth just...
Everything You Want to Know About Bra Tulle & Sheer Cup Lining | Vlog
Hi All! I'm back at it again with the vlogs! And this time it's all about two of my favourite sheer fabrics for bra making: Bra Tulle & Sheer Cup Lining (aka Marquisette Mesh). As I'm sure you guys know by now- these are some of my most loved and...
Bra Elastics & Findings Guide | Vlog
Hi All! You know how a couple weeks ago I made the video All About Bra Fabrics? Well this time I made a video all about Bra Elastics and Findings! This should take some of the mystery out of all the different bits and pieces that go into making bras!...
Navy & White Stripe Heatwave
Hi All, I don't know about where you are in the world, but over here in Ontario we are having a heatwave, an unseasonable, late September heatwave. And while my soul is craving cozy sweaters, big scarves and leg warmers, I'm going to roll with the times, and...
#BraNews September
Hi All! The end of the month is here again! I don't know about you, but September always feels like the start of a new year to me. Maybe it's the years and years of schooling with a fresh new school year starting in September, or the changing of the seasons that...
The Seamstress Tag | Vlog
Hi All! It's been a minute - a long minute - since I last posted on my blog- where does the time go?? But since I was last here I did post a vlog on my YouTube channel, all about the best Fabrics for Bra Making! And I'm back with the vlogs again this...