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...
#MMMAY16 Final Round Up & Plans for June
Pictured this week are the (starting from the top right counterclockwise) mermaid bikini with flower top, dreaming in silk bra, gingham retro bathing suit, ivory lace bra, zig-zag sport bikini & black lace body suit. Hi All! Okay, so May didn't go quite according...
A Day of Making Bralettes
Hi All! I mentioned about a week back that I was having a Bralette Class at the The Emerald Studio, and I thought I'd share a bit of that day with you since it was such a fun time!! The day started out with a custom drafted pattern, a moment to get the sewing machines...
Bralette Class Coming to The Emerald Studio
Hi All! I thought I would tell you about the first class coming up at The Emerald Studio! The first class is a bralette class on Friday the 15th of January! And there are still spots left!! This class is a one-day class where you learn to make a bralette,...
Classes at The Emerald Studio!
Hi All, Today I wanted to tell you about something really exciting!! I'm having classes at my studio!! I now have my class list up and my calendar all set for January - April! Check out my class list and class calendar on my new website! I'm teaching beginner...
Bra-A-Week [44]: Black Beauty
Hi All! Back to the Bra-A-Week Challenge! I do miss it when I skip a week! And this week I decided to treat myself and make a bra that is everything I want in a bra! Exactly me 🙂 It is made out of my new favourite fabric- Bra tulle, I used a double layer with...
Saturday Life [21.11.15]: First Week in my Studio
Hi All, This has been a very surreal week. The first week working in my studio. My Studio. It's a real thing! It's been so amazing having people drop in to say hi, ask about having a custom bra made, inquiring about my upcoming classes (post soon to come on that!!) It...
BLISS Underwires!!
Hi All!! I wanted to do a post about underwires today! I know that it can be confusing with all the different types of wires, but I've stumbled upon a wire that I really love- and I call it the Bliss wire 🙂 I talked about this wire back in September in this bra...
The Emerald Studio
Hi All! Welcome to The Emerald Studio!! The home of custom lingerie, swimwear & corsetry, classes & supplies for all! It's finally open!!! I'm SO EXCITED!! And this past Friday (the 13th!) I had my Grand Opening!! I got to shake hand with all the important...
ANNOUNCING: The GRAND OPENING of THE EMERALD STUDIO!!
Hi All!! IT'S FINALLY HERE!!! I'm having my Grand Opening of my beautiful Emerald Studio this Friday! I'm so excited that this day is almost here! I know that many of you live far away and won't be able to make it- so for all of you I'll be taking TONS of pictures...
Saturday Life [7.11.15]: It’s all coming together!
Hi All! My week has been a week full of inspiration, elbow grease, and seeing my dream studio come together 🙂 I am still overwhelmed by all the support! Here is my dad hanging the door for my fitting room, that is now up and painted! I can't wait to...
Saturday Life [31.10.15]: Farewell Calgary, Hello Emerald Studio!
Hi All, This has been another crazy week of adventure. An adventure that started out in Calgary and ended back home in Ontario. The last week of my visit with Mrs.Weaver was a wonderful mix of time at conferences, time behind the sewing machine, time with Karin's...
Saturday Life [19.09.15]: Signs, Spoolers & Studio Updates!
Hi All! What a crazy week I've had! I feel like I'm still trying to catch my breath. *deep breath* Let's jump right in! This week started off with more teaching. Looking back I don't think I've ever talked so much in my life as I did in those 8 days! It was...
Saturday Life [05.09.15]: Family, Etsy, Exciting News & This Fall for the Bra-A-Week Challenge!
Hi All! This week has been CRAZY!! and I have SO much to tell you all! I have: 1. that exciting news I mentioned a while back!, 2. Updates from the Etsy shop, 3. What's coming up this fall for the Bra-A-Week Challenge and 4. Some family fun 🙂 First I'm going to start...
BRA KITS!! They’re finally here!!
Hi All! I'm so excited to announce that my BRA KITS are up on Etsy! and available for purchase!! YAY!! and to celebrate every bra kit comes with a FREE PAIR OF WIRES!!! This has been quite a while in the making, and it's still just the start! 🙂 So let me tell you a...
Saturday Life [22.08.15]: Supply Shopping, Cottaging & Business Building!
Hi All! And another Saturday rolls around too soon! Wow the time is really flying! This week has been really busy - I've actually been away for four days! Cottaging then shopping! And the rest of the week has been busy working on business, storage issues, and Etsy...
Saturday Life [15.08.15]: Etsy, Shop Signs & Stashes
Hi All! I thought I would use this picture as the header for my Saturday Life this week- because a) it's really cute and b) it represents the pace of my week: running! So I'll jump right in with the most exciting part of my week! My Etsy launch!! Welcome to The...
THE EMERALD STUDIO ETSY SHOP!!
Hi All!!! YAY it's finally here!!! THE EMERALD STUDIO ETSY SHOP!!! AND to celebrate I'm giving away a FREE package of Schmetz Stretch 75/11 Needles with every kit!! I can't believe it's finally all come together!! And I have a beautiful selection of...
Saturday Life [25.07.15]: Meetings, tutorials & Gibby time
Hi All! How are you this week? My week has been all over the place- lots of meetings, lots of delays *sweats*, lots of sewing and lots of family! Thankfully I bought myself a new planner with lots of space! So firstly you may have noticed that I don't have my Etsy...
Saturday Life [23.07.15]: Swimwear Kits, Painting Tables & Fun with Friends
Hi All! I've had a busy week- what about you? It's been another week with a million little things. I'm feeling like a bit of a hamster on a wheel right now! One of the first things on my list this week was getting some swimwear kits together for my upcoming Etsy shop,...
Saturday Life [05.07.15] : Seeing my Studio & My New Tables!
Hi All, Since I'm going to be having so many new things happening in my life I thought that it would be good to start a new blog series to keep you updated- so here is the start of Saturday Life 🙂 For this Saturday life I have some really exciting updates!! I got to...