October means something different to me. Yes, I have all the fall feels. The dip in temperature, the changing leaves, no frizz hair and Halloween! I'm thinking about being Dottie from the movie, A League of Their Own. Actually, I'm not thinking about it - it's going to happen. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. When I was a teenager, my mom fought a long, 6-year battle with the disease. Sadly, two weeks before my senior prom, she lost that battle. The day she passed away, I made a commitment that I ...
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What I Made: A Madalynne X Simplicity 8435 + Noelle Bikini
When I designed the Madalynne X Simplicity 8435 strapless bra pattern, I always thought it would make a great bikini top. It took me a while, but I branched out of my normal lingerie sewing to whip up an 8435 bathing suit this summer. I may have been the whitest thing Brigantine Beach has seen, but I didn't care, because my bikini was handmade. Woot woot! Fabric and Trims: Strapless Bikini Top: All pieces: Black, white and blue floral polka dot Lycra for the main fabric, and white and blue floral stretch mesh ...
My New Sewing Room Reveal
It was just this spring that I gave you a peek into my condo when it was featured on Apartment Therapy. Well, a lot has happened in that short amount of time. I moved and have a new sewing room to show you! First thing is first - Madalynne Studios, the space where I teach workshops, lessons and such, did not move. This is my home sewing studio and office. Even though Chatueau Madalynne was a great place to live, it was time to move on. I was basically living at Ryan's place and hadn't slept at my place ...
What I Made: A Vintage Inspired Dress
Just before Memorial Day weekend, I whipped up a bathing suit using the top pattern to the Madalynne X Simplicity 8437 and the bottom pattern to the Noelle. Unfortunately, it ended up raining and we didn't get to go to the beach as Ryan and I planned. This weekend, we made plans to go to Brigantine. Again, I whipped up something to make, and again, it rained out. Ugh! When we finally go to the beach however, I'm going to have one killer bathing suit and dress to wear. This all started 2 weeks ago on Memorial ...
The Ultimate Black Lingerie Set: Mixing + Matching The Barrett + 8624 Kits
A little lace can go a long way; 2 Madalynne DIY lingerie kits can go a long way too! I recently moved into my boyfriend's place and transformed the spare bedroom into a sewing space. A PINK sewing space. I've always wanted a damn pink room and now I have one. If you've tuned into my Instagram stories, you may have seen the transformation. I'll be photographing and sharing all the details very soon. In the meantime, here's a sneak peek. Having this room has done wonders to my workflow, and I've been cranking out a ...
VIDEO: The Making of a Madalynne Lingerie Kit
What goes inside every Madalynne lingerie sewing kit? Fabric, lining, elastics, hook + eye, and lots and lots of love. Here's the thing about the specially branded Madalynne boxes - I worked a corporate gig for Anthropologie for close to 8 years. Through their stores, really their store employees, they were able to connect with their customers - who they call "her." It was important for them to have this connection in order to "delight her" in ways different from other retailers. A way that would keep her coming ...
A Stitch Closer to a Cure: Mother’s Day Lingerie Event for Breast Cancer
Just before she passed away from breast cancer when I was just 18 years old, my mom asked her best friend, Roxie (pictured above), to stay close with her children. On Sunday, and over 10 years after she made that promise, she stuck to her word and joined me at the studio to celebrate mi mama, Miss Margo, as well as all women at Madalynne's Mother's Day lingerie event, 'A Stitch Closer to a Cure.' From 1-4:00pPM, over 20 people - some old sewing friends who hailed from Washington D.C. (shout out to Lauren + ...
