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Sewing: French Bra Corselet
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French Bra Corselet

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This project was made from an independent Craftsy designer's pattern:
French Ladies 1950's Pinup Bra Corselet »

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Retro / Vintage


Materials

Floral cotton print mounted on coutil, with embroidered tulle lace upper cups, lined with satin and stretch mesh. Embellished with knitting ribbin, grosgrain ribbon and satin ribbon roses.

What was your inspiration?

Following Mrs Depew's blog first interested me in the project, followed by a dig through my stash for a fabric that appealed.

What are you most proud of?

This is my first attempt at a bra, so the fact that it looks something like the picture is pretty good.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Make sure you remember to add seam allowances when you cut, and compare the cup pieces to an existing bra to make sure the size is right.

 

6 comments

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Mrs. Depew on craftsy.com
Feb 26, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Hi again, you won the brassiere part of the contest, congratulations! You can email me at mrsdepewvintage@gmail.com to claim your prize!
TroubleAndStrumpet on craftsy.com
Feb 27, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
This has made my day! I shall even be smiling whilst doing the grocery shopping - although that may get me some weird looks.
Mrs. Depew on craftsy.com
Feb 18, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
You're officially entered into the lingerie competition! You can see your entry and cast your votes here: http://afewthreadsloose.blogspot.no/2013/02/lingerie-competitionlet-voting-begin.html
Mrs. Depew on craftsy.com
Feb 18, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
You're officially entered into the lingerie competition! You can see your entry and cast your votes here: http://afewthreadsloose.blogspot.no/2013/02/lingerie-competitionlet-voting-begin.html
Mrs. Depew on craftsy.com
Feb 18, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I'm speechless! This is your first time sewing a bra?!!!!!! It's SO GORGEOUS!
TroubleAndStrumpet on craftsy.com
Feb 22, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, Mrs D. Must be something to do with the pattern!