It was time. It was time for me to sew a bra again. I have have a couple of patterns I’ve bought over the last year, and I decided to start with one of those.
I started with Angie’s Twin.
I really loved my first Angie. I made this one a few years ago now. And sadly, my size has changed and she didn’t fit anymore.
If you haven’t sewn an Angie, I do recommend it. Those vertical seam give such great lift. And it has a really nice rounded shape.
I really loved this bra so much. So when I was going to make Angie’s Twin, I used Ivory duplex again to make her. 
Other than the size being different, I didn’t change a lot else. I used different neckline trim, and made the straps differently this time.
I kept telling myself I was only sewing this up to see how it would fit. It didn’t have to fit. And I had to give myself a pep talk the whole time sewing it. And guess what? It fits!
The band fits a bit more snugly than I’d like. But it fits really well. My hubby has learned so much while I’ve been sewing bras and learning about fitting. He even commented on how it went all the way back on the bridge. I was impressed by how much he’s learned too.
Here’s Angie’s Twin from the side. I used some of the same tricks and tips I’d learned taking Jeanette’s classes to get my Omega cup into a smaller frame. I like how it’s looking. No wrinkles. It looks like it was made to fit together. 
And the back.
There was one other little tip I used to make the strap elastic non-stretch.
I sewed non-stretch seam tape along the inside of the front of the strap elastic. That will reduce how much stretch it will have. It stabilizes it. So, rather than make a separate non-stretch strap for my Angie’s Twin, I’ve used strap elastic for the whole strap.
I’m very encouraged, and am already planning my next bra, and the one after that!
Speaking of bra patterns, have you seen this?
This is on my list of things to sew.
Happy creating!
These are my 2nd Sigrid panties. My first were the test pair, which I didn’t finish. The very big difference between my waist and hips made that pair unwearable. Whenever I’m testing a pattern, I make it as is the first time to see how things go together. Often that means things will not fit that first time though, but it gives me a good idea of the pattern.
You can see a bit of the gathering at the waist on the back more than you can on the front.
If it does run a bit, the three-step zigzag will help it not fray too much. 
I think these are so fun, and I love the lace trim at the waist.
Oh, that’s pretty. I got this from 
Isn’t that a gorgeous knit? I really like these. I didn’t have any narrow trim, so I followed the design in the lace and cut it in half to use for the legs.
Here’s a close-up of the lace at the waist. You can see the line going through the design. It made it very easy to cut and use for the legs. I’d probably put the scallops on the inside next time though. It was a challenge to match them at the seams this way.
For these ones, it was a basic grey heather for the back and white lace trim at the legs and waist.
It’s just a folding table, but I’ve got it up on bed risers. I saw this little trick at 
This is 
How adorable is this? Being a musician myself, I love it.
I made view B with short sleeves for both of the sleep tees.
I think they turned out quite well. I love the treble clefs.
I really like the curved hem on these too. I think it’s very flattering.
Yes, I think these will be warm and snugly.
My son loved the last few pairs I made him. He’s also told me he wears the ones I make as often as he wears his SAXX.
If you look at these photos, the elastic all looks the same, but it’s not. The black & white print pair have elastic I bought at the fabric store. It’s not the same as the plush elastic I bought at BMS – so says my son.
Believe it or not, I couldn’t figure out how I did this. I had to sit down an re-read my old blog post. I just wasn’t getting it when I first started to sew. But once I saw what I’d done, I got it again.
They don’t fit my dress form as well as my panties, but this works better than pinning them on my dress form.
On the side view, you can see just how ill-fitting they are. There’s not as much of a difference between the waist and hips on these. And that will fit my son much better than something more curvy.
And the back view.
So these are fully equipped. They’ve got the front opening and the sling.
These were the first two I made. Then I went on to make a whole bunch more. 15 more to be exact.
Next I have fun with my Hot Fix tool and add crystals.
And you can tell, I like my crystals. They fun, they add pop, and when the light hits them they’re even more fun.
Then I hand-sew the backs onto each brooch.
I think these will make lovely little Christmas gifts for family and friends. I know I’m keeping a couple of them for me too.
This is lovely, and I may copy that little peep hole feature at some point.
A foam cup for some amazing lift, and a vertical lace cup over top.
This is the Panache Quinn High Waist brief. On, this is pretty. Yes, this is my inspiration this month.
I chose not to do a high cut brief. I used to love high cut briefs when I was in my 20s… before I had kids. I’m much happier with hipsters these days.
There is a peek of that lace in both views.
Ooh, that is so pretty. This lace is so soft too, so these cotton-Lycra panties will still be so comfortable, as well as very pretty.
I just may have to make more of this design.