Tutorials
Lace Overlay Friday French Cuts | Pattern Hack
Hi All! This is a SUPER easy modification of the Friday French Cuts pattern. It combines the best of both the lace View A/B, and the fabric View C/D. This idea came about when I wanted a panty to match my latest bra make, a lace overlay style with our Wild Thing lace,...
Using Wide Stretch Lace for the Thursday Thong Waistband | Pattern Hack
Hi All! I have another pattern hack for you today- I realized I've never done a pattern hack with my Thursday Thong pattern before. It's such a simple staple pattern and I love it so much the way it is with the stretch lace trim waistband, but I got thinking...
Turn Your Wednesday Cheekies into Tap Shorts | Pattern Hack
Hi All! This time I have a fun pattern hack for you! This one was inspired by my mom who looked at this gorgeous Coco Rose Gold stretch lace and said 'This would make the most beautiful pair of tap shorts... too bad we don't have a pattern for any yet." Well - never...
Lace Appliqué Tutorial | Make the Most of Your Scraps
Hi All! One of the amazing things about appliqué is how little lace it takes- you can pick through your leftover scraps pile for a couple of cute flowers and come away with a gorgeous set that looks just as impressive as a lace bra that takes meters. As I was making...
Jordy Bralette Lace & Foam Pattern Hack
Hi All! I have another tutorial for you today- this is a quick and easy hack for my Jordy Bralette pattern! This tutorial is very similar to my All-Lace Jordy hack, where I show how to make your Jordy cups all lace, so the lace all the way to the edge- but this...
Too Narrow Lace- Friday French Cut Pattern Hack
Hi All! I have another super-quick Friday French Cuts tutorial for you today. This one was inspired by this gorgeous Velvet Party lace that is just a smidge too narrow for some of the Friday French Cut sizes. But never fear- you can absolutely use that...
Cross-Front Friday French Cuts Pattern Hack
Hi All! Today I have a super simple pattern hack for the Friday French Cut -a cross-front version. This hack is so quick and so easy to do, and it gives a slightly asymmetrical twist to the classic version, which is great if your matching bra or bralette has an...
Coffee & Tea Dyeing
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...
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...
The Best Supplies for YOUR Swimsuit!
Hi All!! This Sunday it's all about swimwear- and all of the essential supplies for making a top quality suit- because I know when you're first getting into making your own swimwear- it can be a little confusing to know what supplies you should get! I made a...
Change Your Bra Pattern for Different Styles of Underwires
Hi All, This was also a highly requested tutorial- like last week's tutorial on changing your pattern for different sizes of underwires. If you've read my posts on Underwire Fitting and my Guide to Different Underwire Styles. Then you might have found that you need an...
Modifying Your Bra Pattern for a Different Size Wire
Hi All! Today's post has been HIGHLY requested after the past posts in underwire month, especially after my Underwire Fitting Post where I explained the ins and outs of wire sizing and how to find the right wire for you! So now you've found the underwire...