I really only cut out this set so as to have something to work on at the recent Australian Sewing Guild meeting… since I couldn’t really take along any wedding sewing. And I enjoyed it so much, I just had to keep on and finish it immediately. Sooo nice to just make something simple and fun and trivial, just for myself! Honestly, when I’m feeling stressed, or anxious, or just otherwise unhappy, making a set of lingerie… well there’s just something so restorative about it.
The cotton jersey is from Spotlight, I just fell in love with the cowboy dogs as soon as I saw them… and who doesn’t need some ridiculous, guitar-toting’ cowboy dogs in their life anyway, I ask?!!
I must say, Spotlight has really been stepping it up with their cute and novelty prints lately, it’s completely impossible to walk past and not choose just one to take home! Other bits and bobs; black lingerie elastic, and hook and eye fastener are also from Spotlight, the remainder of the elastics from the basic black kit from MakeBra, and the black rings and sliders from Homecraft Textiles. Coral pink ribbon bows from le stash.
Pattern; the Watson, by cloth habit. My favourite! I did my usual alterations; namely cutting the front and outer crotch piece as one, and constructing the bra front so as to be fully lined and to have all the seam allowances enclosed within the layers (tute here). For this one, I also cut the front cradle and back bands to be about 0.5cm longer at the lower edges, tapering back to the regular width at the centre back where the hook and eye closure is attached.
Lingerie sets must be a close second to all the men’s shirts you have made. Yes, nothing like therapeutic sewing which is so different from sewing for events and the “unchartered waters” of new difficult projects. I am looking forward to stress-free sewing as soon as I ship my daughter off tonight to her own home 700kms away! (smiley face!!)
This set is awesome. You’re the queen of lingerie! How satisfying that must be, especially with a tried and true pattern that fits you.
Another gorgeous set, but I love the whimsy of this one! I must make this bra since I have had the pattern for a while. I hope you have a satisfactory resolution to your wedding sewing soon!
Awesome article!
Love this article, will certainly try it out
I love this set, it is just my kind of thing and the details are fabulous. Well done. x