I've been working away at quite a few things recently, Garden Path, the 30 Minutes Per Day projects, and my *other* project from my list of things to do in 2009: the bras. I'm part of the sew along blog that Sigrid has started, and it has been a lot of fun and very interesting. It is a private blog, so I won't be able to give you a link. A private blog is nice because fitting issues can be discussed without the whole internet taking a peek.
Here is what I have made thus far:
The first bra I made from a SewSassy white kit:
Right, I know, it isn't white, but I couldn't help dyeing it another color after it was done because I didn't want white. This is a color I call Tropical Punch and is much more fun than plain white.I also made this set, which I call Houndstooth Flower Power:
Another set that I dyed all the pieces for and then made is this one that I call Key Lime Pie with Whipped Cream:
I'm currently working on another set, which I'll be calling Trashy Leopard. I've only got the bottoms and the cups done, but I think you'll get the idea of where I'm going with it.
I'm having fun making the sets and dyeing my own supplies. I've started dyeing my own supplies because white, beige and black are pretty readily available, while all matching colored supplies (straps, elastics, etc. ) are not. You know, like the pretty RTW things you can buy at VS or other retailers for a lot of money and are not necessarily guaranteed a good fit. Pretty kits in lovely colors can be ordered from overseas, but with the cost of shipping, it can be expensive. Stay tuned because in the next week or so, I'll have some special posts regarding this whole topic!Parting Shot: Rodent! My husband complained because he was tired of my screensaver. So I told him to change it to something else, and this is what I got:
Of course, I was not going to have that beady-eyed rodent staring at me every time I sat down at the computer, so I had him change it again. I now have a nice tiger cub.
10 comments:
Oh yes, please, write about dyeing!
I'm sewing my bras for several years now, but finding supplies that really fit the colour is difficult. And if you ask at shops that sell fabric dye they usually tell that you cannot dye it, because it usually is some poly-fibre. So I'd really love to read about that subject!
(And the dyes resist machine wash?)
You've been busy! Really nice work.
Please tell us more on how to make bras (and how to dye them)! I've been noticing that the available supplies in the U.S. are very limited and was wondering what I could do to change things up a bit. It has also puzzled me as to which kinds of fabric you can/cannot use. The closest Joanns is 2 1/2 hours away, so I'd really like to use something that I already have! :-)
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I have been curious about making bras, since I have a hard to find size, the last one I bought was a 40B and that is a big large around, but cup size is fine. I am probably between 38 and 40. I think the squirrel is funny, that is something Mike would do to me.
Nice bra sets!
Love the bras...but where are the vintage bras and panties? (Sorry, couldn't resist!)
Those are so cute. I want to learn to make bras. Myself and my daughters have problems buying bras that fit. I bought a kit but haven't had time to try it yet. Would love to have some tips on making them. You're so good at showing details. Thanks.
You and others have been making some really great lingerie and I am super impressed. And I know I readily have access to all the supplies I need. But I think I'll keep buying for now. I wish my daughter could make her own because she likes the mucho expensive bras.
Wonderful work! I would love to learn more about dying elastics, too. I honestly don't know how you squeeze so much out of a day. You only get 24 hours a day like the rest of us, right? You must be so fast.
I'm interested in the fabric/notion dying subject too.
Those sets are truly gorgeous! Sewing my own lingerie is something I have yet to try!
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