At the beginning of the year, we asked in our Facebook Group what you guys would like to see on the blog this year. Over and over again we heard, “grading!” We do include diagrams on one of the first few pages of each of our tutorials that provide grading instructions that are specific to that pattern. But we understand you…
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The updated Lana bra pattern uses “sister sizing”. This means sizes in each row have the same cup volume, even though the band and cup size change. For example, in the chart pictured below, all sizes in B CUP row – 28F, 30E, 32D, 34C, 36B, 38A – have the same cup size, but the bands change width. Each of those…
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Deanna is the newest pattern in our Lounge and Lace Collection! The Deanna Top, Sweater, and Dress is the perfect, cozy, off-shoulder pattern. Options include two necklines (asymmetrical one-shoulder with self facing, or an off-shoulder cowl) and multiple hemlines. I just love the split banded hem! Do you have a favorite?! Deanna is so gorgeous as is, but if you…
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Thanks for hanging with us this week! I hope you were able to make a Lana, Greta, or both that you love. Sewing custom lingerie can be so rewarding and satisfying, and we hope you feel wonderful in yours! I know it takes attention and work (and sometimes trial-and-error) to get the perfect fit for our body and preference, but…
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Today we’re going to whip up a pair of Gretas! If you’re running a little behind on Lana, you can also use today as a catch-up day instead of or in addition to sewing up Greta. A few helpful tips and reminders: you may wish to size down on the no-show option, especially if you are on the low end…
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Let’s finish up our last few Lana steps! A few helpful tips and reminders: BEFORE attaching armhole elastic, you may need to trim your band to fit your back closure; see page 18 of your tutorial for more info cut your armhole elastic to fit baste closures on first to check band width see page 24 of your Lana tutorial…
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Can you believe we’re more than halfway finished?! Today we’ll be working on band construction, center seam, and adding our band elastic. A few helpful tips and reminders: make sure you match up your notches for band elastic, use the cut chart on page 4; it will not be a 1:1 fit so you will have to stretch a bit…
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Our Men’s Gable boxer briefs has been a big hit with our mermaid boxer-brief-wearers! We’ve had LOTS of questions come up, so we’ve compiled a list of Gable FAQ for you to refer back to. Does this come in kids’ sizes? There will not be a youth version released, as Patterns for Pirates has a great youth boxer brief pattern already….
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Day 3 is all about the frame! We will work on prepping the front frame, as well as adding our cups. A few helpful tips and reminders: make sure your lining and main front frames are wrong sides together when you baste them make sure your cups and frames are right sides together when you attach them together don’t forget…
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Today is day 2 of our sew-a-long! We are working on assembling our cups, and finishing our neckline. A few helpful tips and reminders: see page 5 for tips for sewing delicate fabric see page 6 for links to Megan’s video on attaching picot, attaching FOE, and attaching elastic flat, or just click here 🙂 you may wish to…
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