Hi All! Today I have something slightly different for you- I made a bra & bralette that I didn't draft myself! It started a few weeks ago when Madalynne launched her new bra pattern (Simplicity 8229) and bralette pattern (Simplicity 8228). She reached out to me...
Hi All! The other day I posted this photo on my Instagram for Day 3 'Close-Up' of the Bimble & Pimble November sewing photo challenge #bpsewvember, and it got a lot of loves 🙂 So I thought I would go through my Exposing the Unders worksheet and show the nitty...
Hi All! Last week in my lingerie wardrobe post, I showed you a new set that I made myself, so -as promised- here is that set in more detail! And don't worry I'm not finished my style search yet- I just can't help myself when it comes to bras- I had to take a short...
Hi All! I don't know if you've noticed but The Emerald Studio Etsy shop has been flooded with new kits!! I've been hard at work sourcing lots of lovely new laces, findings kits in my new Latte colour, and a few other little things to make bra making more beautiful! So...
![[Style Search]: Week 6 Lingerie Wardrobe](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/lingeriewardrobe.png)
Hi All! Did you really think I'd make it too much longer without talking about lingerie? It's really a huge part of my wardrobe, and I have to say that after going through my style search, I realize that I haven't focused my bra making towards a perfect 'bra...
Hi All! It's late summer, and for me I feel like that's a time of reflection. Somehow for me the ending of summer feels so much more like the end of the year than December. I think it's because so much always changes in September- you go back for a new school year,...
![[BAW33]: Top 5 Tips for Sewing Swimwear](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/5TOPTIPS.jpg)
Hi All! This week I'm going to share some of my favourite Swimwear Sewing Tips! I sew A LOT of swimwear, and *whispers* it's my favourite thing to sew-- but bras are a close second! And to be fair to my bra sewing - most of my bathing suits have bras in them! So this...
![[BAW 30] GIVEAWAY!! Win a Custom Swimwear Kit!!](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/GIVEAWAY.jpg)
Hi All!! This week I'm mixing it up and having a GIVEAWAY!! YAY Don't you love that extra Sunday in July! I love giveaways 🙂 and sharing with all of you lovelies! I wanted to do a giveaway a few weeks back - but I was interrupted by the Canada Post possible lock out...
![[BAW29]: Grey Bamboo T-Shirt Bra](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/SportyChicGreyBambooSet.jpg)
Hi All!! After my last make was so super lacy and pretty delicate, I felt like something a little more practical, a everyday. For my everyday I like a bra that's SUPER comfy, which for me means: some gorgeous foam lining, super soft bamboo, fold over elastic, bliss...
![[BAW27] Lily of the Valley Lingerie Set](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/FriendshipLaceSet.jpg)
Hi All! This week I have a set for you that I'm completely in love with 🙂 and I'm calling it my Lily of the Valley set, because they are my favourite flowers 🙂 Besides incorporating everything I love in this set, it's also special because I'm using lace that...
![[BAW26] June Round Up!](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/BRAAWEEK.jpg)
Hi All! Can you believe that June is already coming to an end? It seems like it just flew right by, and I'm loving it! I'm definitely a summer soul, so I've been out in the sunshine, loving life! I just can't stay inside in the summer! And you guys have make some...
Hi All! It's the second bonus tutorial! Because I love you all so much! This is one of my favourite tutorials so far, taking your favourite bra pattern and turning it into a beautiful tankini! As after using all the tips in my Bra-making with Foam tutorial from...
![[BAW24]: How To: BraMaking with Foam](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/foamtut.jpg)
Hi All, It's still Sunday! I know I know, I've been total crap at posting this month- I completely missed last week- but I have a very valid excuse- I joined the quarter century club, that is- I turned 25- and it was a weekend of celebration and family and friends,...
![[BAW22] : MAY ROUND-UP!](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/MAYROUNDUP.jpg)
Hi All! This month has been a crazy busy month, and not just for me, but all of you have been sewing up a storm! It's amazing! Before we get into all the beautiful bra inspiration, I wanted to tell you all that the theme for next month is ....... SWIMWEAR!!! I'm SO...
![[BAW18] The Boyshort](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_5351.jpg)
Hi All! It's the beginning of May! And if you didn't know yet, May is all about bottoms for me! I figured that after 16 months of bra making, it was about time that I dedicated a month to making some matching bottoms. For the first week I thought it was most fitting...
![[BAW16]: Black Lace BodySuit](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_5237-1.jpg)
Hi All! It's Bra-A-Week 16 already!! And that means that it's also a make-week! And you already know what you're in for this week thanks to this lovely teaser: I LOVE my new body suit!! And not only that, this was the first time I shot my photos in my studio!! YAY!!...
![[BAW 9] February Round-Up](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2.jpg)
Hi All! It has been a pretty amazing month for lingerie the February! The Curvy Sewing Collective is hosting their Lingerie Month, I've been positively swooning over all of your makes this month showing up in my inbox.. But most special of all was winning for Best Bra...
![Bra Make [BAW8]: Black Lace Vixen & Giveaway Winner!](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_4617.jpg)
Hi All!! Week 8 already!- and here is my second and final make for February! I think lace was the perfect topic, and I'm already dreaming of all the lace bras I'm going to make the rest of the year now that I'm so inspired! But first, what I'm sure you've all been...
![[BAW 6]: Red Valentine & GIVEAWAY](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_4769.jpg)
Hi All! How excited are you for lace this month! I feel like I've really gotten away from lace over the last couple months with my love affair with bra tulle, but my love of lace is coming back to me pretty quickly! To help you get excited for lace month, I'm having a...
![[BAW 5] January Round Up!](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/JAN16.png)
Hi All! Wow January has been an amazing month!! And I can't believe that it's already gone- how did that happen!? All of you have been sewing up a storm this week, and I can't wait to show off all your gorgeous makes! It's been so strange this month, holding all the...
![[BAW4]: The Lace Demi-Bra](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/IMG_4709.jpg)
Hi All! Week 4 is here and with it comes another bra 🙂 My second bra-make of the year! I love this bra, and I wanted to show a few new ideas and techniques with this bra 🙂 And also to announce the theme for next month.... LACE!! 🙂 This bra is again the new...
