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Sew Lingerie – Make Size-Inclusive Bras Panties Swimwear & More by Maddie Kulig

About the Book: Lingerie is more than just fabric; it’s the closest thing you wear to your heart! In this book, expert bra maker and designer Maddie Kulig of Madalynne Intimates teaches you how to sew lingerie  that shape and support your body. You will learn the foundations of DIY lingerie, swimwear, and activewear – from the history of lingerie and types of styles, to the variety of fabrics and elastics, to how to determine your size and perfect fit– and start sewing with confidence.

• How to sew lingerie, activewear and swimwear.
• Dive into all elements of lingerie construction, from how to alter patterns to best fit your body to solving common problems and choosing the best fabric.
• Whether you’re looking to whip up a comfy, simple bralette in a few hours or create an intricate and sexy bodysuit, there are a variety of bra, panty, swim, and lingerie projects for everyone.
• Includes information on creating nursing and mastectomy bras, offering alterations that suit a variety of needs.

What’s Included:

Introduction – History of lingerie, body positivity

Getting to Know Lingerie – Types of lingerie, lingerie terms, tools, fabrics, elastics, notions, and more

Techniques – Measurements, sizing, adjusting patterns for cup sizing, working with delicate fabrics, toiles, evaluating fit, cutting, sewing elastics, stitch length, seam techniques, piecing lace together, and more

Adjusting Patterns – Pattern making terms, common alterations, and more

Projects – 3 bralettes, 3 panties, 2 swimsuits, 1 underwire bra, 1 sports bralette, 1 bodysuit
*All patterns are included with the book. There are QR codes that you can download the PDF patterns and print from home or copy shop. 

Extras – Nursing and mastectomy bras

Sizing
Alpha sizes XS-5X
Band sizes 28-44
Cup sizes A-J

Published by C&T Publishing

DIY lingerie, swimwear, and activewear – made by you for you!

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