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How to pattern twin bra sizes

It often happens that a bra pattern doesn't offer all sizes, especially when you go outside the so-called "standard" sizes. However, with a few notions of gradation and [...]

How do you determine the right bra size?

This phase is very important. I advise you to get help if you can't do it on your own. Take your time, be precise and follow the instructions. To [...]

Throat support kits

Making lingerie requires a variety of supplies. Our sewing kits are designed to quickly provide you with all the supplies you need to [...]

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What fabric should I choose to sew my swimming costume?

Want to design your own swimwear? Congratulations! But before you start sewing, it's essential to choose the right fabric. This [...]

How to wash lycra

Lycra, also known as elastane or spandex, is a supple, elastic fabric that is highly prized for its ability to mould perfectly to the body. [...]

Tutorial - making a bridle

If you want to make a strap to attach a button or belt loop to a lightweight garment such as lace or knitwear, there's nothing [...].

Tutorial - hacking the LOUISE and LAURA patterns

Would you like to make the Louise babydoll and/or the Laura shorts without lace? Here's an easy-to-follow tutorial. With the help of this hack, we'll [...]

Stretch garment patternmaking - part 3 - creating a basic ready-to-wear block

Before you start designing a garment, you'll need to use your measurements to draw up the basic block to size, including reduction rates [...].

Patronage - part 5 - what reduction rates? some practical examples?

What is the discount rate? We have already covered this concept in the basic knowledge section. It is the discount rate applied [...].

Adapting an expandable pattern - part 3 - horizontally

In this article, we'll look at a number of different ways of identifying whether a pattern needs to be adapted: to the waistline to the hip size to the underbust [...].