Ever discover a piece of lingerie that leaves you in awe, as if you were looking at a breathtaking painting? In fact, you may have thought, “This is so beautiful, I would hang it on the wall like art.” Tisja Damen is such a lingerie line. More art than lingerie, Tisja Damen’s work is richly detailed and nuanced, every square inch a new and surprising discovery. In fact, the designer herself […]
Disclaimer: The following is a compilation of anecdotal evidence and is not intended to replace the opinion of a licensed medical professional. If you’re planning to indulge in both A) the excuse to don a corset (hurrah) and B) a bottle of wine or some cocktails this Valentine’s Day, you might find yourself in for a surprise. Though drinking while corseted isn’t guaranteed trouble, it’s highly likely that your body […]
Now that we’re back to our regular programming, this month we will be going over making your own panties. Please note that I do not follow the pattern instructions precisely; small changes were made for ease of construction. Materials Needed: Kwik Sew Pattern K3881 – Available in sizes XS thru XL Knit fabric 2 to 4 packs of Dritz lingerie elastic – 2 packs per garment 1 or 2 spools […]
I know, I know… I’m the worst. Spring/Summer 2015 lingerie is starting to arrive in stores, and I haven’t even covered the second half of the alphabet yet. I almost can’t believe the next market is right around the corner (late February). The more I blog, the more it feels like my life is planned around market seasons… which seem to come faster and faster every year. But no complaints, […]
The other day I pulled one of my favorite silk slips out of my closet, only to discover a huge tear! I always washed it in the delicate cycle of my washing machine as the care label suggested; however, the fibers had become weak and thin, and eventually pulled away from each other, creating an almost threadbare spot on the hip. (This is a good reminder to take proper care of […]
