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Thursday, April 25, 2013

The Other Side of the Underwear Drawer a.k.a. Bra Sewing and a Giveaway!!!

Fellow seamstresses, do you sew your own underwear? You know I do. And, I won a prize in that contest I entered my undies in thanks in large part to yous guys. So, THANKS! I got a gift certificate to the Ohhh Lulu Etsy Shop, and I used it to purchase more patterns for more unders! It's a big circle!

So, what patterns did I get with my gift certificate?
Ohhh Lulu's Bambi Soft Bra
Ohhh Lulu's Sophia Panties
Aren't these patterns just gorgeous? I have made underwear and bras from both commercial and indie patterns, and I have found Sarah's to be right on in the sizing. If you are a lingerie sewing novice like myself, this eliminates a lot of fitting frustration and allows you to focus on sewing techniques. Of course you might need to tweak them some, but most are designed to be easy to alter.

And, here is my first (many more to come!) Bambi Soft Bra...


Yeah, it's hard to photograph a black jersey bra. I actually made it from an old top that I no longer used but was a very soft. I am sewing from a colorful elastic stash, so I chose this blue trim, and I actually like the blue and black a lot. I also skipped the back closure and simply sewed the back seam shut after applying elastic and trying it on to fit comfortably and snugly. The straps are self fabric tubes. This version of the bra is more of a lounge wear type for summer sleeping or wearing under comfy clothes. Now that I know I have a good fit, I'll make more with a greater investment in materials. FYI, this pattern is well drafted and easy to sew. The only tough part (for me) is always sewing on the elastic, but my machine decided not to skip stitches this time. I only wish I had made sure my bobbin was full on that top stitching. Practice makes perfect, right?

I also recently sewed some new panties from the Betty Pattern that I love so well. I have been a silk magnet lately- it seems every thrift shop I visit has 6 unloved yards of silk at some ridiculously low price, so I have been hoarding it. Well, with all that silk I decided to start sewing with the best of my fabric (on a tested pattern) and made these...

 The silk center panel is cut on the bias and the side panels are stretch lace. I love them!

Now, enough about my unders, how about yours? Interested in sewing some of your own? Well, you are in luck, as I am hosting a giveaway and the generous Sarah of Ohhh Lulu will be providing the pattern of choice from her shop to one lucky reader. To enter, please be a follower of my blog. Go to Ohhh Lulu at Etsy and look around, then come back and leave a comment on this post saying which of her patterns you would chose if you win. One entry per person please. Sarah has just released 5 new patterns- 3 more in addition to the two I chose. They are all lovely and include another style soft bra, a hipster panty, and a brazilian cut panty. Also, Etsy has just begun to offer an instant download option, so if you decide you can't wait for the giveaway to end, you can just buy a lovely pattern and print it out immediately. And then chose another.

I just want to say thanks again so much to Sarah for inspiring me to sew lingerie, for making fab patterns, and offering to provide a giveaway prize for you! Show her some love by following her blog, favoriting her shop, and/or liking her on Facebook. And thanks to you for reading my ramblings and providing the support you do!

So, there it is! I'll leave the giveaway open for a week- it will end Wednesday the 1st of May (Wha? May already?) Giddy up! Visit the shop, leave a comment, and thanks for reading! 

30 comments:

  1. I think I would choose the Bambi Soft Bra! It's just too cute. :) I'd love to make it in a floral or polka dot....

    ~Gillian
    youngyankeelady.blogspot.com

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  2. I've never really dared to venture into lingerie sewing, but perhaps the Bambi bra will change all that!

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  3. oooooh, it's a tough choice but I would have to go for the Jasmine Soft Bra :) (ps, i have subscribed to your blog by email)

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  4. I have been eyeing the hipster panty ever since she released it!

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  5. The Grace hipsters are high on my sewing wish list. I just need to buy some stretch lace and then I think I'll take the plunge into lingerie sewing.

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  6. oh well done, just brilliant. I made the corset from the oh lala sew along, it looked great at the time but I've never really gone any further, although it's on my list to do! x x

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  7. I love it! I hope mine turn out that nice! :)
    If I win, I think I will choose the Bambi Soft Bra Pattern, it looks super scrumptious!
    -Tim

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  8. All looked brilliant. No one should be lacking of underwear. More is better. Given a choice to pick a soft bra or knickers, well, I can't decide. Both are yummy to wear.

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  9. I love the ginger bodysuit! I'm a huge fan of Sarah's patterns, they are super lovely!!

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  10. Ohhhh!! yes please! definitely the grace hipster pattern!

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  11. I think I would have to pick the Grace pattern. I would love to make it up to match a bra I own.

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  12. Well, the Betty high waisted panties are just too sexy, I really would like to sew one and show them to my man ;)

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  13. The Ginger Body Suit is just awesome, I want it !!!!

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  14. I do love your silk versions! That's what I would do with the Betty high waist if I won.

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  15. Since I already have a good pattern for panties, I would love to add the bambi bra to my pattern collection.
    it is simply perfect <3

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  16. Those sophia panties are totally awesome. Can't wait to get my hands on that pattern!

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  17. I'd love to try sewing a swimsuit from the Ginger pattern.

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  18. the ginger body suit,so many possibilities.

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  19. I would love to try the Grace Panties pattern. I have sewn the High Waist Bettys and I love them but would be nice to sew some hipster styled. I love her amethyst and smoke satin panties. So Pretty.
    Jennifer
    jennorthrop@gmail.com

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  20. Tough call but I would choose the Betty, high waist panties. Thanks for the giveaway!

    erikawithak.vintage at gmail dot com

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  21. I would love to try the Grace panties pattern. Although I love all these patterns, I adore the side panel lace detail!

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  22. Amazing give away! I would choose the Bambi soft bra, so cute and I would love trying to make it!

    lucy xx

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  23. I really want to start making some underwear. The sophia pantie pattern is gorgeous!

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  24. I bought one of her bra patterns and have some hot pink lace just waiting. I'm hoping to win a pattern so I have a complete set and can get sewing! Thank you sew much!

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  25. I'd love to make the Jasmine bralette. It's so cute! All of Sarah's patterns are amazing!

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  26. Not sure which I would choose being an underwear sewing novice. Maybe the hipster pants?

    http://iliska-dreams.blogspot.com.au/

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  27. A sad thing with beautiful lingerie is that you can't walk around showing people.
    My favourite is The Ginger Body Suit and Separates.

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  28. I want to pick the Ginger Body Suit and Separates....but I would have to go for 1303 Lola Brazilian as I know I would wear them the most! Also, the other pattern is probably far beyond my skill level for now.

    ewronkowski@gmail.com

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