Watson Bra Set

August 14, 2015

Watson Bra and Betty Knickers 

 I made my first Watson Bra last week.  It's safe to say I'm converted!  I love it!  I made a 38A and am very happy with the fit.  I did take my own measurements and make a 40A but as soon as I tried it on I knew it was too big in both the band and the cup, thankfully going a size down fixed all those issues.


Watson Bra and Betty Knickers

I made the longline style of the pattern.  I really love how it gives you both options in the one pattern, it makes it so versatile and really gives you so many options.


Watson Bra and Betty Knickers

I really like how simple the back of this bra is.  Random note - This white closure only has two hoots, but I have a black one of the same brand and it has three.  Weird right?


Watson Bra and Betty Knickers

As you can tell, I used my current favourite fabric, the same one I used to make my Emma Romper last week.  I'm so sad I'm nearly out of this fabric, but there will always be more fabric!  I'm also pretty impressed with how much I have got out of just over a metre of fabric.

Watson Bra and Betty Knickers

I also made a pair of high waisted knickers to give me a matching set.  I hacked my Betty Knickers Pattern (from Ohhh Lulu) by tracing the sides onto the back piece and inserting lace at the join between that piece and the front.  I couldn't let the last little bit of elastic lace that I dyed. I am quite please with how they turned out.  


Watson Bra and Betty Knickers

I am also really digging the high waisted undies and the longline bra.  I feel quite sexy wearing them if I'm honest.  And that is always a nice feeling.

Overall, I highly recommend the Watson Bra pattern especially if you are just starting out in bra making.  It is a really well written pattern, giving complete instructions, right down to stitch length!  I can't wait to share what else I make from these patterns!

Have you ever found a fabric that you just can't get enough of?

10 comments:

  1. I love it! You did a beautiful job! I too get obsessed with some fabrics- and can be guilty of not using fabric and saving them in my stash until I find the perfect 'worthy' project !!

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    1. Thanks Erin! I was in the store when another lady bought what was left on the bolt. I told her thank you because I wouldn't have been able to resist if she had left any! I have plenty of fabric waiting for the right project :)

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  2. This is a lovely set! I have not ventured into bra construction, but this set makes it look very tempting!

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    1. I really recommend it Cassandra! It's such fun! The Watson is a really great pattern to get started with. The instructions are really comprehensive even down to stitch length :)

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  3. Impressive finish! I've seen lots of bathing suits this year that have a similar vintage look. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Thanks Jen! Bathing suits are on my list to try. I found some amazing Lycra the other day, but need to find the perfect pattern first :)

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  4. Oh Emma, I think yours is my favorite Watson to date! I can see why you love the fabric, I'm swooning just looking at your photos of it! Sadly, I've not been able to get this pattern to fit me to my satisfaction (giant boobs, small band :/), but I've made it several times for my niece and a few friends, and I absolutely adore sewing up this pattern.

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    1. Thank you Ginny! That's a massive compliment! While I'm glad I didn't but more, I'm gutted at the same time, it is just so wonderful! I think I've been quite lucky with the Watson. I think there is a tiny bit of gaping at the top of the cup, but nothing too serious at all. It really is such an easy pattern to sew! I'm thinking of trying something with underwrites next, that thought is terrifying and thrilling at the same time :)

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  5. Now that's what I'm taking about! Attach a grater straps to that and we're in business.. I love It!!!

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    1. I've never thought about attaching garter straps! Saying that I *think* I have enough of this material to get out one more pair of undies, garter straps here I come. Thanks for the comment Tanielle!

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