Released in Fall 2018, PFAFF® creative icon™ is the brand’s top of the line, most advanced machine that combines the best features for sewing, quilting, and embroidery. Before sewing on the creative icon™, I was all about simplicity when it came to machines. Don’t buy a machine with 300 stitches if you’re not going to use the majority of them. The passport 2.0™ was my go-to, every day machin that I used 99% of the time. It’s been more than a year, and all those additional features that I didn’t ...
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Embroidered Bralette + Thong: A Personal Project
Up until this point, I’ve embroidered basic letters in one color. It’s been almost a year since my first embroidery project ever using PFAFF® creative icon™ and since I was a complete newbie, I wanted to start simple. For my most recent project, I used PFAFF® PREMIER+™ 2 Embroidery System to create a floral, daisy patten to make a bralette and matching thong. I'm obsessed! In today’s post and video, I’ll be sharing my project and how to send your embroidery project to mySewnet and then access ...
New Madalynne X Simplicity Pattern! The 8995 Pajama Set
I'm so thrilled to release my newest pattern with Simplicity and guess what, it's not lingerie! The 8995 is a pajama set - jammie set - that is meant to be the coziest + cutest me-made in your handmade wardobe. This one is for all the ladies who want to wear their jammies and *regular* clothing. You bet your heiny that I'll be making the pant using a 4-ply silk, satin or something similar. 8995 Pajama Set Pattern Details Comfort meets cute in this ruffle crop pajama pant and matching sweatshirt. ...
My Favorite Lingerie Stores in London
I had 2 afternoons to spare in London. Fabric shopping was an option, which I did briefly with Hannah from Evie La Luve. We scouted out Goldhawk Road for about an hour – I have been, she hadn’t. We were unimpressed with the selection. If you're a lingerie sewist, you will know that finding bra, undie, knicker fabrics and trimmings is hard. More so than finding a new mesh or stretch galloon lace, I wanted to shop RTW lingerie for inspiration. Being in a foreign country exposes me to new designers and brands I ...
Giveway with Sew Essentials!
Lingerie sewists, get excited! Today, I'm teaming up with Sew Essential to giveaway two tools that make sewing more fun, easier, quicker - 1 Olfa Self Healing Cutting Mat and 1 Fiskars Rotary Cutter (both are on my bra making tools list on Amazon). I work with SUPER delicate fabrics every day and all my seam allowances are 1/4" or less. Using a rotary cutter is key - scissors won't do it - and who doesn't love a pink cutting mat? Priorities people! In addition, I'll also be giving away 1 Madalynne DIY lingerie kit ...
Embroidered Lingerie Video Tutorial: 2 Stabilization Methods
It's been about 10 months since Madalynne Studios got a huge upgrade in terms of sewing machines. Last October, PFAFF's newest and top of the line machine - the creative icon™ - arrived (click here to check out my unboxing video). It was my first foray embroidery and since then, I've had my fair share of embroidery projects. Just like all of PFAFF's other machines - passport 2.0™, ambition essential™ and quilt expression 4.2™ - it's been very user friendly. Embroidery is intimidating, ...
Shop Madalynne 5 Favorite Bra Making Supplies + More
Having the right tools is just as important as having the right fabric and trims. The blush pink metallic stretch mesh in this Barrett bralette kit and this Raquel bralette kit is gorgeous - so soft, the lightest shade of pink, and just enough sheen to make it special - but without Odif's 505 spray adhesive, which is my secret weapon in almost all my sewing - it's a b**ch to sew. No really, the biggest b**ch you've ever met. Because no one sees or knows about your supplies when a project is finished, it's easy to ...
A Quick Guide to DIY Bikini
It's here, it's here! I've waited 9 long months for this weekend - #MDW. Being from Florida, I live for the heat and *slight* humidity. Just a touch, but not enough to make my hair frizzy. Priorities people. The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is my favorite - late sunsets, running in the heat, grilling... and bikinis! Or one-pieces if that's your jam. Have you been sewing bras and undies (hopefully Madalynne bras and undies) and are now wondering if and how you can use your lingerie patterns to make ...
Raquel Bralette Review + Tips for Plus Size
Released just over a month and a half ago, the Raquel is meant to be a stylish alternative to your everyday bralette. It is a new, fresh design that offers something different to the lingerie you've seen around these part for the past year. I'm referring mostly to the Barrett bralette, which has become tried and true staple in your and my lingerie wardrobe. The Raquel is a bralette, or a soft bra, meaning that it does not have underwires. How do you get support, especially in larger and plus sizes? The key to ...
Women In Lingerie Event with Expect Lace
It was just a year ago that Expect Lace opened its doors in Philadelphia. Twelve months later, it's still at the top of my list of the best lingerie store in the city. It is the only lingerie store in the city to offer cup sizes up to J cup and offersTommy Johns for men. With over 12 years experience in the lingerie industry, Shaw Lewis has a resume that includes stints at Nordstrom’s and as well as an expert Bra Fitter / Store Manager at several other high end lingerie shops. Shaw hopes that her 3-story shop ...
