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If you ever heard about: I made my bra, I make my own lingerie or if your ears/eyes caught the fact that someone made a bra, then you know – it is possible!
But where to start? This post is for you, read on!
And we also have something cool – a bra size calculator! The new sizing page is now called: Bra Sizing.
Maya cup was designed for full round breast tissue. And this applies to the upper part of the cup too. What this means is for some of the sewing ladies the cup is not filled completely. Today we tackle how to cleanly adjust the upper cup.
I got a LOT of requests. I can’t express my gratitude for your interest in my panties pattern.
I finally got to a point where I feel my panties pattern is ready for you to try it. I started this pattern as a basic piece from an everyday lingerie wear.
Every sewing pattern company uses its own method for drawing patterns. Please, see bellow how to take body measurements that are used in my waist patterns.
I have never thought I would try to dye laces and elastics. But there are so many colors out there: bras and panties in shades of pinks, turquoise, green and unimaginable combinations. And when you look at your stash and all you see is white, beige and black, you start to boil your thoughts. How can I get my hand on some colors?
It’s been a long, long, long time since I have written. But there was some sewing. Testing new Maya Panties.
Hemming the bottom of the dress. Serge or zig-zag the edge. Press if the fabric has stretched a bit. And hem the bottom using your preferred method.
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