Making lingerie requires a variety of supplies. Our sewing kits are designed to quickly provide you with all the supplies you'll need to make your creations. They're easy and affordable, perfect for beginners as well as more experienced sewers. We offer [...]
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. Used mainly in sportswear, dancewear and swimwear, it requires special care to preserve its elasticity.
There are several reference frameworks and it is sometimes difficult to find one's way around. So I've summarised them all in 3 tables. Please note that each brand has its own size chart. The tables below are general guidelines. You should always refer to the data given in the instructions for each pattern you make. [...]
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; [...]
What is an underwire? It's a piece of metal called an underwire that sits around the cup. It provides the necessary support for your breasts and reinforces the band in front of your bra. Your choice of underwiring will depend on: the shape: one type of underwire [...]
Between the quality of the photo, the lighting, the telephone screen and the computer, how can we reproduce the shades as faithfully as possible (without "correcting" the photos taken)? The aim of this article is to help you identify the different shades of colours of the items for sale on the site. Different colour designations [...]