It was just a few weeks ago that I announced the release of a new bra pattern and kits for the Madalynne X Simplicity 8624, but I'm coming at you with another! As opposed to the 8624, which is a challenging sewing project, the Barrett bralette is more basic. It's an every day pull-on style (no hooks & eyes) that is meant for all sewing levels. You want to know the two best parts about Barrett? One, it's free and two, it can be sewn without a serger. Woo! Pattern Overview: The Barrett is a sporty femme ...
Archives for February 2018
Recap: A Super Sweet Bra Making Workshop
Just a few days after celebrating Valentine's Day - or Galentine's Day for some - I had an awesome time teaching 6 women how to make my newest pattern with Simplicity, the 8624. A high neck, partial band style, this is the most difficult of all my patterns with Simplicity. I was a little nervous that the students wouldn't finish, or if it was too difficult a project to do in 1 day, but every one rocked it! We stayed on track and trooped it through the entire day. The best way to wear the 8624? While eating a slice ...
Finished! How I Wear My 8624 Bra
Now that we've sewn the Madalynne X Simplicity 8624, it's now time to wear it! Before the sew along, I published this post on the inspiration and my style tips. This post is very much a reiteration of that and providing real world application, AKA how I am actually wearing mine. When high neck bra styles became trendy a few seasons ago, they were a bit of a style enigma. How am I supposed to wear a bra that comes up to my collarbone and is clearly visible? Is it only meant for sweatshirts? Just for turtlenecks? ...
Madalynne X Simplicity 8624 Sew Along: Day 3
We're on the home stretch! If you've made it this far, I'm so darn proud of you! We only have a few more steps until we're finished. First order of business for today is to attach the 3/8" picot elastic at the underarm and neckline. First, put your hook and eye about 1/4" in from the center back. Then lay 3/8" picot elastic down so that the picot edge aligns with the top edge of the hook and eye. With a pin or a pen, mark where the two meet. Remove hook and eye - we won't need it until the next steps. Then, with ...
Madalynne X Simplicity 8624 Sew Along: Day 2
Welcome back to the Madalynne X Simplicity 8624 sew along!! Today, we’re getting to the good part – sewing! If you’re a little behind, click back to day 1 and see what you missed. The first step is to sew the bust darts on the front overlay. With right sides together, pin dart legs. Sew from bottom/wire seam to dart point. Backstitch at beginning, but do not backstitch at dart point. Sew off edge of fabric and tie in a knot at least 3 times. Stitching through lace isn’t easy since you're stitching through pocket ...
Madalynne X Simplicity 8624 Sew Along: Day 1
Welcome to the Madalynne X Simplicity 8624 sew along! This will be the first post of a 3 part blog series where I walk you through each and every step of my newest pattern with Simplicity. The pattern comes with instructions, but if you're like me, then you're a visual learner and need pictures. I'll also be sharing additional tips, tricks and my comments for getting a better fit for different sizes. Are you a C, D or larger cup? I have suggestions for you. An A cup? I have suggestions for you too! In this post, ...
Mes Filles: Interview with Amy Lanza of Words & Blurbs
I was really excited to announce the release of two new Madalynne Intimates styles last week - The Macie + The Barrett. You can read the post here. I'm even more excited to announce today a special collaboration with the local artist, Amy Lanza of Words & Blurbs. Out of here apartment on the perimeter of Rittenhouse Square, she hand stitches fun quotes and graphics. Like most folks who have become important people in my life, we met online - Etsy. During the development of the Barrett, I reached out to another ...
