Hi All! This week we're launching some new laces in the shop, and when I saw them I immediately knew they would be perfect for this tutorial! Did you know that you can dye your bra making supplies with coffee and tea? Both coffee and tea are natural acid dyes, just...
Make the Jordy Bralette into a Classic String Bikini | Pattern Hack
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! 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! How are you guys...
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...