Would you like to make EXTENSIBLE* fabric straps to match your lingerie? Now you can! This method replaces the use of a [...].
Sewing lace and very fine textiles
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, [...]
Sandwich sewing and swimwear
It is often used in corsetry and beachwear. This mounting option is generally chosen for aesthetic reasons. In fact, this type of [...]
Curvy? But what is it?
This is a question I'm regularly asked. In fact, most of our patterns are made with a "curvy" shape. But why? The Size Grid A curvy pattern is a [...]
The swimming costume - a highly technical garment!
Sometimes it's hard to make a swimming costume or pattern that fits perfectly. It's for exactly the same reasons that it's often difficult to find a [...]
Swimming costume versus bodysuit
Some people say: a bodysuit pattern = a swimming costume pattern. I'm going to take the bodysuit pattern that suits me best to make a [...]
Adapting an expandable pattern - part 2 - vertical adaptation
This article is intended for the more experienced and will require some knowledge of pattern making. It focuses on patterns such as 1-piece swimming costumes, bodysuits, [...].
The fabric of a bra
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 sewing [...]
Elastic bands
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 [...]
What is stretch fabric?
The aim of this article is to give you a basic understanding of what stretch fabrics are, how to identify them and what their characteristics are, so that you can make a better choice. [...]