It’s time to….make lingerie
Thursday, February 5th, 2015
I love making clothes – dresses, jackets, skirts, trousers, shirts – I’ve had a go at most things (best not to ask about the shirt!) The one thing I’ve never tackled though is lingerie – it’s never really crossed my mind before that this is something I could or would do. But of course my 2015 challenge is well underway now and because I’m not allowed to buy any clothes this year, I thought I’d better get on and find out how to make some underwear before all mine drops to pieces from overuse.
I came across the book Secrets of Sewing Lingerie on another blog and thought two things – this could be really useful and also how beautiful it looked. So off I went and ordered a copy.
I was right, it is a very beautiful (almost whimsical) book but don’t be fooled by this as it is packed full of useful advice and inspiration. They leave nothing to chance – fabric choices, how to sew with elastic, fitting, all about gussets, how to care for your lingerie etc. – it’s all in here. The instructions are clear and the colour illustrations really do help.
They advise you start with their Pretty as PicNic Cotton Mini’s which are a lovely pair of knickers – and given that I haven’t got a clue how to make lingerie I think I’ll do as I’m told and make these first. I’ll probably go for a nice cotton lawn for these – Liberty perhaps? All the patterns needed to make the garments come with the book so it’s pretty good value at £15.99.
My favourite project from my first look through this book is the Sugar Darlin’ Sweetheart set – a silk and lace flimsy bra and pants (they call them Brazilians!) so I’m looking forward to progressing my skills so I can have a go at these.
Now, if you’re the sort of person who likes a little more support in the bra department you will be disappointed as the offerings in this book are all non-padded, non-wired, teeny tiny things. However don’t let that put you off buying it as there are so many other lovely projects to try – including suspenders! And also the techniques they teach will come in useful for other, non-lingerie related projects too. So all in all a good find – I can’t wait to get started. I’ll let you have a look at my makes but don’t worry, I’ll put them on the mannequin rather than modelling them in person – don’t want to put you off!
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