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Sewing very fine textiles with or without stretch can seem complex. But with a few tricks, it's easier than you think! Sewing lace, marquisette, light tulle, etc. will hold no more secrets for you. Supplies The supplies used for this tutorial are: lace from the [...]
Chantal Petit
It is often used in corsetry and beachwear. This assembly option is generally chosen for aesthetic reasons. This type of assembly means that there are no visible seams on the front of the swimming costume. This is the type of assembly that we offer [...]
This is a question I'm regularly asked. In fact, most of our patterns are made with a "curvy" shape. But why? The size chart A pattern is made for a size chart defined by the brand according to its target clientele (e.g. women/men, age, ethnic origin, etc.).
Sometimes it's hard to make a swimming costume or pattern that fits perfectly. For exactly the same reasons, it's often difficult to find a swimming costume that fits in the shops. Swimwear is a highly technical garment. This article is dedicated to [...]
Some people say: a bodysuit pattern = a swimming costume pattern. I'm going to take the bodysuit pattern that looks good on me and make myself a swimming costume... Who hasn't said that or thought about doing it? Well NO, it's not the same [...].
Sewing your own lingerie is a wonderful creative experience. However, it can be a frightening and complex exercise. That's why, when you use a new pattern, I advise you to make a canvas before sewing the final bra. What is a canvas? A canvas is a piece of [...]
Can you imagine making lingerie without elastic? They're very important. But how do you recognise them? Which one should I choose? For which application? It's true that it can be a bit confusing (a lot at first, especially when you're just starting out). There are many different types. [...]
The aim of this article is to give you a basic understanding of what stretch fabrics are, how to identify them and understand their characteristics, so that you can choose them more effectively. The specificity of lingerie or swimwear manufacturing is to work with this type of textile. So to make your own garments, you need to [...]
This is a polyamide-based stretch knit with elastane (or spandex). Depending on its weight per m2 and its composition, this knit will have more or less bounce. The greater the weight per m2, the greater the rebound effect. Powernet comes in three forms: [...]
What are they for? Fitting the clips is the final step in assembling your bra - you've done it! Located in the back of your bra, the fastener allows you to close and adjust the tension of your bra to a greater or lesser extent. They come in different widths; [...]