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set de la tree frog

15/01/201622/08/2018 Carolynsewing27 Comments on set de la tree frog

My new lingerie set is inspired by the red-eyed tree frog.  Yes, really! and this is my “thing” for Jungle January, the fun yearly challenge set by Anne of Pretty Greivances. Deja vu!! because last year I also made underdaks, also froggy-inspired. photograph credit, Carey…

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palest grey/green set

12/12/201516/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized23 Comments on palest grey/green set

A new lingerie set… Patterns; bra is the Watson, by cloth habit; the longline version, and the ultra-cute knickers; which appear superficially like ginormous granny-knickers on the flat but seriously, they’re adorable on! are Tanga, a free pattern downloadable from…

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ivory Ruby

24/11/201509/02/2017 CarolynUncategorized31 Comments on ivory Ruby

Hello! I’ve made a new slip; which looks superficially rather plain and boring, belying the hours of of care that has been lavished upon it, haha!  Bias hemlines!  aaaaugh! *insert Munchian scream here* Pattern; the Ruby slip, designed by Sheryll…

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some random tips for sewing lingerie

08/10/201507/05/2019 CarolynUncategorized23 Comments on some random tips for sewing lingerie

There are a bajillion great posts out there with good tips for sewing lingerie; hopefully this one is adding one or two new pieces of info into the pot… Pattern pieces: If your pattern pieces are half ones it’s well…

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mocha set

04/10/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized21 Comments on mocha set

…  for me! Fabric; slithery, slinky-malinki poly knit from Fabulous Fabrics in a divinely luxuriously glossy mocha shade; all elastic and other findings from Homecraft Textiles.  I wanted to make a Sierra bra for myself too; and while I love lace-y underthingies,…

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pink lace Sierra + Watsons

03/10/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized17 Comments on pink lace Sierra + Watsons

OK, so I couldn’t resist downloading Madalynne’s free bralette pattern the Sierra and giving it a go!  Plus I made the usual two pairs of matching knickers to go with it.  These are both the Watson knickers, by Cloth Habit.…

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a strange lingerie set

14/09/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized17 Comments on a strange lingerie set

I fully admit it; this could very well be the weirdest, most bizarre thing I’ve ever made! I had toyed with the idea of making a lingerie set to complete my one year one outfit… er… outfit; but rejected the…

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Lace-y bralette + undies

10/09/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized28 Comments on Lace-y bralette + undies

I’ve made a new lingerie set and I think it turned out quite noice.   This little soft bralette design has been bouncing around in my mental wish-to-make-list for yonks.  It’s more of a pull over the head, lacy camisole than a…

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