I really love this Roxie kit from B,Wear. Not only does it have a lot of material in it – enough for 3 bralettes – but I really love the Lycra in it. Now I do have to say I had to add finding kits to make those three bras, but still. Lots of fabric.
This most recent bralette gave me the most trouble. Sewing the Lycra on its own was a little more challenging than the other two bralettes. I did my share of unpicking on this one.
Still it turned out so lovely. For this one, as you can see, I used the embroidered mesh to cover the Lycra for the front cradle. I think it looks lovely. This way Em has 3 different looking bralettes to start off the year.
It’s a good thing pink is her favorite color! Here’s the full set again. Hmm, one of those little embroidered flower cut-outs will make a sweet addition to these panties.
Here’s the back view. As you can see, for all three bralettes I used the Lycra for the bands as well. As Em has some sensitivities, I used the Lycra for the frame too. They’re all very soft for her. I really loved this whole kit. The Lycra is really nice, but so is the embroidered mesh. I had to use a few of the left over scraps to embellish this bralette by adding just a few more flowers. Isn’t that darling?
I added one to each strap as well. I love how all three of these turned out.
Here they are all together.
The full set is the most recent, the top right is the second Watson, and bottom right is the first one I made for Em. Do you have a favorite? I do! Which one do you think I love the most?
I think Em’s bra-a-month year is starting off well.
Happy creating!
Hi Michelle, Fellow bra teacher and long time admirer here 🙂 I love your watson bras and am planning to make some nursing versions for my oldest daughter is who smaller busted and typically wears sports bras so I thought these would be perfect! But my question to you has nothing to do with that. It’s regarding your mannequin. I am looking at buying the exact same one right now to display my own bras & panties and I’m wondering if you know the underbust and bust measurements of her? I tried to get this info but I am having a tough time. Thank you so much for your amazing content! I love it! Warmest regards,Deb (Sewyyc)
Hello Deb! Thank you for all your very kind comments. It’s always great to ‘meet’ another maker & teacher. My display form is a 30″ underbust, and a 34″ full bust. I got her when Sears was closing out.
Thank you for your reply :-). I ended up buying the mannequin and it’s great so far. While her body and my body are NOT even close to the same (menopause anyone?), my bras still fit on her and only need a bit of padding to fill out the cups so that’s great!
Have a lovely day and hopefully you have lots to keep you busy with this upcoming spring storm about to happen.
Deb
Deb I’m glad you found something. Foam cups work wonderfully to fill out those cups on a display. That’s what I do. Yes, stay warm!