‘For those who are convinced of the harmfulness of the corset, a variety of articles called corset-waists are made.’ (Beauty: Its Attainment And Preservation, 1896) In the late Victorian and Edwardian era, some women preferred to wear a health corset. Health corsets had a button closure at the center front instead of the typical steel … Continue reading Edwardian Health Corset – “Good Sense” Corset Waist →
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The Playsuit is a fun, sexy romper perfect for a confidence boost! Like all of our patterns, we've tailored The Playsuit to look great on all sizes. With several ways to customize it for your preferences, it's bound to be a great addition to your pattern collection. This pattern includes a simple, single tie front or corset style tie front option. You can choose from cheeky, high leg briefs, or shorts options for the bottom half and fixed or adjust able straps on top. The shorts also include an optional crotchless version. Fabric choice can take this from sweet to sexy! Or use swim fabric and the pattern can pull double duty as a swimsuit! This PDF pattern includes: - The Playsuit pattern in sizes XXS-4X formatted for US letter and A4 paper - The Playsuit pattern in large format A0 paper - Layers so you can print just the size you need, no ink wasted! - Full instructions, including photos and diagrams The Playsuit is best suited for an adventurous beginner or above sewing level. This pattern is made to use knit fabrics with at least 50% stretch in both directions and good recovery. Power mesh recommended for lining for additional support. This listing is for the PDF pattern/instructions only. Listing does not include a finished sewn product.
"If you are a dreamer, come in. If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, a hoper, a prayer, a magic-bean-buyer. If you're a pretender, come sit by my fire, for we have some flax-golden tales to spin. Come in! Come in!" ~Shel Silverstein A new week is starting yet again and I am looking forward to it because I am going away for a couple of days with my family which is always so much fun! I can't believe that it is the middle of August already - it's time to seize all of the summer fun that you can before autumn creeps up on us! I have a new blog to share with you that I love for reasons which you will see when you browse through the collection of pictures I have gleaned from it. It is called Dainty Little Dreamer and is a "girly collaboration blog" chiefly displaying beautiful photographs from many different sources. Everything is beautiful and feminine and gloriously pink! Enjoy looking through these few pictures (and a new little drawing by me) and definitely take the time to visit this dreamy blog yourself. Drawing by Jennelise
DetailsThe Marlborough bra is a perennial favorite of my custom clients since it provides such great support and shaping. One of the reasons I like it so much is that this style provides a great foundation for playing with different laces and prints for fun and variety. The Marlborough is a pretty and supportive full frame underwire bra for everyday featuring:A three piece cup that allows for increased shaping and more ability to play with pattern prints and color combinations;A power bar that moves the breasts toward the front of the body for a slimming effect;A comfortable scoop back that lies smoothly under clothes and enhances support; andA lace upper cup to feel and look pretty everyday. Notable Pattern Features:An instantly downloadable PDF pattern.Almost no taping required! Most pattern pieces fit entirely inside the printable space of US Letter or A4 size paper. For printing ease each size is grouped together.All pattern pieces are separate, not nested, and clearly show the seam allowance and/or trim allowance as applicable. This allows for construction clarity and simplifies any pattern alterations.The instructions are professionally illustrated, making the seemingly complex steps of bra construction very clear and easy to understand.This pattern was reviewed and graded by professionals who typically send their output directly into production so you can be extra confident that you have a great starting point for your garment. Size Range:Available in either A to DD or DDD to J size ranges for 30 to 40 band sizes. Please select the correct size! Printing Note:Find your size to select which pages to print. The complete document for each size range is over 75 pages. © Orange Lingerie 2014-2016. For individual use only, commercial production from this pattern is prohibited.
Corset ATC Template - Shared by ATC_World member Valerie (2 of 5) -- Please use if you'd like :)
Our ‘Viscountess’ cropped bralette top is what dreams are made of! Inspired by regency era corset/stay this style has a modern twist and can be worn as a crop top or undergarment. Light blush pink accented with gold grommets, pastel embroidery and a matching pastel green lacing. 100% Cotton Boned Adjustable straps (straps tie at front for length adjustments) *************************************** Made to order, please see shipping section for current turnaround time on this item. Please choose the size that is closest to your measurements. If you are unsure please send your exact measurements Please do not pull the measuring tape too tightly, and measure in front of a mirror to make sure it is level all the way around. The measurements below offer a .5”-1” gap in the centre which is ideal for wearing as a crop top. If you are between sizes size down for more cleavage, or size up for more coverage. 2: Underbust 26”, Bust 32-33” 4: Underbust 28”, Bust 34-35” 6: Underbust 30”, Bust 36-37” 8: Underbust 32, Bust 38-39” 10: Underbust 34, Bust 39-40” 12: Underbust 36, Bust 41-42” 14: Underbust 38, Bust 43-44” 16: Underbust 40, Bust 45-46” *Please note: This is a final sale custom made item as it is made to your size. You can choose a size that matches your measurements or provide your own measurements in the note to seller
Floral and polkadot boned corset with ruffle and ribbon bow detail, wired cups and adjustable bra straps with hook and eye back fastening. Fitted corset Boned for structure Cup with underwire Adjustable bra straps Ruffle detail at cups Ribbon bow at centre and straps Mesh back panel to aid fit Lined in powermesh Hook and eye back fastening Floral bodice Polkadot cups Model is 5ft 9 and wears a size UK 8Style code: JWT4372 100% CottonHand Wash SeparatelyLay flat to dry
Sure, learning how to make underwear or how to make your own lingerie might sound like a weird concept, but it is actually one of the best DIY decisions you will ever make. There are a lot of things that can go wrong with buying lingerie and underwear at the store. Much like all other store-bought clothing, vanity sizing and confusing numbers can really make it hard to find intimates that fit comfortably. Unfortunately, ill-fitting undergarments are even more uncomfortable than those too-small pants or too-big tees, because they’re generally much tighter and hug your body. Plus, store-bought clothing is insanely expensive! There is no reason to buy undies that don’t fit and cost far too much when you can make your own underwear. This tell-all guide to sewing lingerie, Make Your Own Lingerie: How to Make Underwear + Bras, is going to change your life. The trick to sewing lingerie is learning how to sew underwear and bras that fit you perfectly. This is surprisingly easy when you use the free sewing tutorials below. In order to learn how to sew underwear, many of these patterns have you trace an old pair. That means that favorite pair of panties you always grab out of the drawer first can be re-created! That is a wonderful feeling. The same goes for that bra that doesn’t fit! Looking for more? Sign up for our awesome free newsletters!
I am super excited to introduce you to our newest bra sewing pattern, the Berkeley bra! I love lace and I have been wanting to add an all lace bra to our sewing pattern line up for quite awhile. To showcase lace to its greatest effect, the Berkeley bra uses a lace scallop edge along the upper cup and along the entire l
DetailsThe Esplanade bra is my perfect strapless bra. The foam cups and boned long line band mean you get great support while the bra stays put! A long line, bustier style bra is also great for featuring beautiful fabric prints and color or pattern blocking. The Esplanade is a supportive, strapless long line underwire bra featuring:A three-piece cup that allows for shaping and the ability to play with prints and different color combinations;A long line supportive frame with boning to keep the garment flat and securely in place; andA design that is compatible for use with cut-and-sew foam and a variety of trim options. Notable Pattern Features:An instantly downloadable PDF pattern.Almost no taping required! Most pattern pieces fit entirely inside the printable space of US Letter or A4 size paper. For printing ease, each size is grouped together.All pattern pieces are separate, not nested, and clearly show the seam allowance and/or trim allowance as applicable. This allows for construction clarity and simplifies any pattern alterations.The instructions are professionally illustrated, making the seemingly complex steps of bra construction very clear and easy to understand.This pattern was drafted and graded by professionals who send their output directly into production so you can be extra confident that you have a great starting point for your garment. Size Range:This bra is only available in A to DD cup sizes for band sizes 30 to 40. Due to the style of this bra, there will not be an extended size range. Printing Note:Find your size to select which pages to print. The complete document is over 100 pages. © Orange Lingerie 2017. For individual use only, any commercial production from this pattern is prohibited.
Taly, this is for you. :-) (I've put this info into my Tips pages — link at top right — if anyone needs to quickly find it again.) I use 1/4" and 3/8" plush-back picot elastic. The sample 3/8" elastic is not plush-back but it will work for this series of photos. 1. Pre-stretch the elastic a few times and then align the straight, non-picot edge of the elastic with the raw edge of the fabric. 2. Attach the elastic to the fabric, sewing next to the picot edge of the elastic with a narrow zig-zag stitch. (The elastic may stretch out during this step but steam or a trip through the laundry will pop it back into shape.) 3. Turn to the back and trim close to the zigzag stitching. I use my duckbill scissors for this. It doesn't have to be especially neat as this edge will not show on the finished item. 4. Fold the elastic to the wrong side so the picot edge peeks out from the right side. Stitch on the right side using a 3-step zigzag stitch. (The brown layer of fabric is here only so you can see the picot edge.) 5. This is what the 3-step zigzag stitch looks like on my machine. 6. This is the wrong side of the last stitching. If your thread matches your elastic, it's nearly invisible. The 3-step zigzag stitching can be anywhere between the 2 edges of the elastic. Ideally, mine would be overlapping the straight edge of the elastic to hold it down in a more finished-looking manner (which means I needed to sew more to the left in Step 4), but I was making a fast sample and wasn't paying close enough attention. ;-) I'll try to remember to update this photo when I have a better sample. I've used other methods to attach the elastic, including trying out my serger's elasticator foot and also my coverstitch machine. (See photos here). In my opinion, the method above using only the sewing machine is the best for durability and comfort in the normal course of lingerie wear. The other methods work fine initially, but the extra thread and stitches cause elastic fatigue and result in more popped stitches. The panties I sewed that way just didn't hold up as long as those sewn from the same fabric but using only the sewing machine. By the way, I sew leg and waist elastic on in the round. I overlap the cut edges of the elastic as shown below. I think it creates less bulk than a RS-together seam with the allowances pressed back. The overlap goes at the outside of the leg and the back waist.
Last week, Gattolina responded to my Wednesday Workshop tweet/ post on copying your own undies. The pair I chose were bikini-style undies and she asked for suggestions for hipster or boy short-style undies. So I decided to try converting the bikini undies pattern to hipster panties. The short story is that is was very simple to do. The longer story is that so much depends on your style, preferences, etc. I grabbed two pairs of hipster-ish undies to study them more closely: The top pair are from AE, and they are probably a size too small. They are more bikini than hipster, but the leg openings offer much more coverage than a bikini. The waistband and legbands are elasticized, and the casings are sewn from a coordinating solid knit. The bottom pair are from Target. I think the center front and center back seam are a big mistake, though they obvz do lend some, well, definition between the cheeks. There is no elastic at the waist or in the legs -- the raw edge was turned in and coverstitched. Two extra notes: From a design perspective, the leg openings on hipsters are much lower than on bikinis. And these undies are made of 94% cotton, 6% spandex, which have so much more stretch than 100% cotton jersey that they are tiny and have negative ease. I worked with the remains of the kelly green t-shirt from last week's Wednesday Workshop, so here's how to modify the bikini pattern without adjusting for negative ease: I decided to lengthen the side seam for a total length (incl. seam allowances) of 5". I suspect this will be longer for taller folks. Then I used my french curve ruler to connect the bottom of the new side seam with the point where the panty front will meet the crotch piece. Then I lengthened the side seam on the panty back to the same 5" as I did on the front. I drew a line connecting the bottom of the side seam to the bottom of the pattern piece using my hip curve. And I sewed the waistband with elastic and did a simple hem at the legs. Original vs. new DIY pair. I know the new ones look huge, but they do fit. Not sure about the non-elasticized leg openings though. I'll test them out and let you know. I also don't have any shirts to cut up that are knit w/ spandex but I'd like to modify the pattern with negative ease and a stretchy fabric to see if they are more comfortable, etc. Stay tuned for the next Wednesday Workshop.... I've also posted the whole thing as a Flickr set again.
And now, for your perusing pleasure, a collection of bullet bras, girdles, slips, and high-waisted panties. We'd offer some sort of fashion commentary
I made 4 Edwardian lace camisoles as historybounding summer tops with 30 different cotton lace scraps & vintage handkerchiefs from my stash.
