How to make a simple muslin/toile to test the fit of a bra pattern.
Category: Pattern Fitting
Bra-making Sew Along: Measuring for Fit
Find your starting size in a bra pattern.
Pen Pals, Peaches and Lace
Fitting adjustments for stretch lace in a bra cup.
Fixing a Rise: Scallop Shorts Alteration
Howdy all, hope you’re having a beautiful week! We’ve been having mad storms here the last couple of days, and hallelujah, I’m so happy it’s raining. Our dogs, on the other hand, get nervy with all the thunder and lightning, and last night the youngest one bolted out of our gate, disappearing for SIX hours. …
Balloons and Cocoons
My first reaction to this coat was a bit melodramatic. Whoa, this coat is a balloon! I knew what I was getting into, the pattern’s line drawing makes it clear that this is a cocoon-like coat. (I love that Burda calls it a “hinted boule silhouette”.) Within minutes I was pinning it in all over …
A Tale of Two T-shirts
While working on my kimono-sleeved top for the PJs, I got a bit obsessed with t-shirt shaping. I should warn you before diving in any further–there are enough stripes in this post to make your eyes buzz. It’s been a long while since I made a plain ole t-shirt. I mean, what could possibly be …