I have managed to get another square finished today and completed my lace bra. I am getting better at putting these bras together and really enjoy making them. I made a few changes to my normal style. On this one I used lace for the upper and lower cup and also used some of the scalloped edged lace and added it to the front part of the shoulder straps. I found this sweet little key trinket to add to the centre front. I have tried this on and it fits like a glove and they are just soooooooo comfortable to wear. Next up a pair of matching panties.
Above you can see some fabrics I ordered on the internet. This isn't something I do very often because I like to see and feel the fabrics first.
The first one on the left is advertised as ex-Barbour brown quilted fabric, wind resistant and fleece lined - I like this one. The ones on the right are nothing like the colour in the photo on the internet site, but I can live with them. They are both waterproof and one has a gold colour on one side and a sort of dirty beige colour on the reverse. The 2nd piece is a lightly sueded polyester anorak coat fabric.
I have 3 metres of each and will decide exactly what to make with them later - I will definitely make the McCalls 5525 trench coat from one of the waterproof fabrics. I also purchased some black denim to make another pair of jeans, but I have been on a diet and lost around 7.5 lbs so may wait until I shift the next 7 and then make another pair of jeans (hopefully smaller than the last).
Ok thats it for tonight - catch you later..............
I managed to get another square made tonight so I now have 4 another 2 to go and I can start putting the quilt together.
The first one on the left is advertised as ex-Barbour brown quilted fabric, wind resistant and fleece lined - I like this one. The ones on the right are nothing like the colour in the photo on the internet site, but I can live with them. They are both waterproof and one has a gold colour on one side and a sort of dirty beige colour on the reverse. The 2nd piece is a lightly sueded polyester anorak coat fabric.
I have 3 metres of each and will decide exactly what to make with them later - I will definitely make the McCalls 5525 trench coat from one of the waterproof fabrics. I also purchased some black denim to make another pair of jeans, but I have been on a diet and lost around 7.5 lbs so may wait until I shift the next 7 and then make another pair of jeans (hopefully smaller than the last).
Ok thats it for tonight - catch you later..............
The bras you make are beautiful, and make me want to attempt a few. I made few bras many years ago, but was not happy with them. The seam across the cup was very obvious under a t-shirt. Have you found a way to eliminate that problem?
ReplyDeleteWendy, I am actually wearing my new bra today and actually made a point of looking at the seam and can't see anything - was it the thickness of the fabric. I have used lace for this one, and in others lace and lycra and not noticed the seam so not sure really - Sigrid has just published a review on a new type of bra which is more like the t-shirt bras which you could take a look at.
DeleteYour bra is gorgeous. I love how you've added the little extra touches. The straps are lovely. This is on my sewing bucket list so I am devouring everything you are posting about them.
ReplyDeleteI am sure if you take up bra making it will be to your usual high standard.
DeleteYour bra is beautiful! I've never made one but, from reading your blog (and Sigrid's) I'm thinking I need to give it a try. Congratulations on your weight loss, too. I know it's not easy ;-)
ReplyDeleteyou should definitely give it a go, but be prepared to get hooked (I have). thanks re the weight loss need to reach my target in next 9 weeks (will be hard over Xmas) lol.
DeleteYour bra is lovely. The baby quilt is going to be cute.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your weight loss. I need to start again. I have decided to be done my job June 30, 3013. Rodeo sewing done then except for one or two a year that I can do high end sewing. I am going to do what I want to do!!
I love these little designs - thanks re the weight loss - you have already done so well, so even if you can just keep things the same you will be able to just get going again soon.
DeleteYour bra is really lovely and your comments on the fit make it sound even better. I hope your key trinket is washable!
ReplyDeleteWell done with the weight loss, I'm the original yo-yo having lost and gained 20lb twice in the last five years. Losing it again (and the last 10lb that never went) seems to be more difficult....enjoying cooking, baking and eating out does not help! When you've lost the amount you want do not let it come back.
I love your bra it is so pretty and delicate looking. amazing!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I wish I could make something as pretty and professional looking as that!
ReplyDeleteSo chic and professional... I need to have a lesson with u..
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