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The Magic of Edgestitching
Do you press seams when making a bra? I’ve been asked this question a few times. You may be surprised to know that iron pressing isn’t necessary in making bras. The only time I have pressed during the...
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Is That Bra a Demi, Balconette, or Full Cup?
(Journelle, Fleur Du Mal, Araks, La Perla – see the Polyvore set) When I first started making my own bras, I was dead set on having a “demi bra”. Mind you, I had no idea what that really meant but...
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Video: An Easy Seam Tape for Bras
There are many ways to finish bra cup seams and I love experimenting with different techniques. Most of the time I line bra cups with a sheer lining because I love the way lining feels and it’s an...
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Join Me at Camp!
Copyright 2015 Esvy Photography One of my favorite winter activities as a teenager was annual winter camp with my church youth group. I grew up in Michigan where winter is all about snow, snow, snow....
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Harriet Bra Talk: Maker Style Interview & Workshops
[Image credit: Maker Style] Bra making has certainly come a long way since I first started my own bra adventures. Where I once had to dig to find good information on construction and materials,...
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Video: Dyes for Lingerie Fabrics
Today I have a special treat for you guys. A few months back I started writing up a dyeing tutorial. The whole time I kept thinking, this should really be a video. It was time for me to break out the...
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Introducing the Harriet Bra Pattern
It’s here! I’m pleased to introduce you to Harriet, my newest bra pattern. You may have heard me whisper or squeak about this pattern in the last year or so. It’s been a lonnng time in the making! Two...
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Can I Leave Out Underwires?
Do I really need to use underwires? And can I just leave them out? Or: Can you help me find a pattern that doesn’t use underwires? I get these questions quite a bit. Many women don’t want to wear...
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How to Make Underwire Adjustments for the Harriet
I’ve been on a little bit of a Harriet binge lately, in part motivated by a desire to use up a bit of my precious lace stash. While recently sorting through some of my bins, I had my first...
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Tutorial: How to Move the Straps on the Harriet
Alrighty, this tutorial has been a long time comin’! I’ve had many requests for a tutorial on how to move the straps on the Harriet. This adjustment can help improve your strap comfort if you have...
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