We’re taking a break from using patterns and machines, in favor of hand sewing and rhinestones! In Pasties, Fringe and Rhinestones: DIY Burlesque-Inspired Lingerie you will not be using any specific patterns, but rather working with limited materials to create showgirl lingerie. The first gig I had working on costuming was for Philadelphia’s Cabaret Administration, which holds a special place in my heart. Not only did I learn a tremendous amount […]
She & Reverie has released a delightful mini-lookbook titled Luminescette, and it is truly luminous. Soft and dreamy, this collection has a sweetness that is endearing because it’s not trying so hard. There are no Lolitas or pampered princesses here. Rather, there’s an easy innocence and girlish charm that transcends the brand’s usual “twee” aesthetic. We’ve swooned over She & Reverie’s dreamy loungewear collections in the past. The brand has […]
While I love fashion-forward lingerie as much as the next lingerie addict, there’s something to be said for lingerie that is classically beautiful. Yes, it’s fun to fantasize about stepping outside of our comfort level and trying edgier pieces, but at the end of the day many of us just want to feel effortlessly pretty and romantic. Else Lingerie has a timeless appeal that makes it easy to feel sexy […]
For this months project, How to Make Your Own Slips, I will be using this Vogue pattern. Before we start, I think it is important to note that both of these slips are drafted for small busted women. I will include some alterations that will allow you to make your own slips to fit a larger chest, but they are not supportive and will not look as pictured on the packaging. […]
The bra you’re trying on feels like it’s made for you. Nothing cuts into your figure, everything is perfectly held in place. But it’s so expensive! How can such a tiny piece of clothing cost so much? This is the second of a 3-part series discussing why quality lingerie costs what it does – from materials to construction to indirect costs you may not think about when buying a bra or panty. […]
