Sierra Bra

October 25, 2015

Something a little different today, when I first saw the Sierra Bra (a free pattern by Madalynne) I liked the look of it but I wasn't sure if it would look any good on me or be supportive enough to wear for more than short periods of time. I'm pleased to say I have been pleasantly surprised.

Sierra Bralette & Watson Bikini

The pattern was really easy to sew up, to be honest the hardest part of the whole process was tracking down lace that was wide enough.  I couldn't find anything locally and had to order online, not that I'm really worried by that :).  I ordered this amazing navy lace from Booby Traps, it is super wide (25cm) and utterly gorgeous! 


Sierra Bralette & Watson Bikini

The only change I made to the pattern of the Sierra was the strap placement.  The pattern uses a halter strap, however I just don't find it practical, so I just made normal straps and attached them onto the back piece.  I dyed the elastic (Rit dye - 1tsp Scarlet & 1tsp Taupe in 4 cups water) to this peachy colour.  It didn't come out quite as I wanted, I think its too much taupe so if I was trying to dye a peach colour again I would add a little more red.


Sierra Bralette & Watson Bikini

I mean seriously though I just can't get over this lace.  The scalloping is to die for and it looks amazing on.  Like seriously amazing.  Love, love, love!  It might be rivaling this set as my all time fave.  The only issue is it's a touch too small, like an inch or two, but as I've just joined the gym I'm hoping I can get the fit better.

Sierra Bralette & Watson Bikini

As you can tell I left the lace unlined, partly because I didn't have any appropriately coloured powernet, only white and nude neither of which would have been ideal for this bra, and partly because I like the lace plain. 

Sierra Bra & Watson Bikini

I also made a Watson Bikini.  I think this might be my go to underwear pattern.  Well maybe this and Betty, I still have a thing for high waisted underwear. I made a large which is the prefect size, the XL I made previously had a bit too much height at the front whereas this one is perfect.  I especially adore the scallops at the top, I think they make this pair!


Sierra Bralette & Watson Bikini

Anyway, I recommend checking out the Sierra pattern if you have a smaller bust, especially as it is free.  I seriously doubt that I'm going to get over my navy addiction any time soon.  Though is there anything wrong with having a navy addiction.  It is such an amazing colour!

I'm sure there will be more Sierras in my future, in fact I already have another one cut out.  I'm also contemplating buying more of this lace, just cause it is that amazing in person.  Time will tell about that though!

What have you been sewing lately?

Emma :)

Fabric - Booby Traps
Elastics - Lincraft & Booby Traps dyed using Rit Dye

5 comments:

  1. Sadly I'm far too busty to wear the Sierra, but will definitely be making it up for my niece and a few small-busted friends. It's such and enticing pattern. Yours is just so very deliciously pretty and the Watsons are the perfect compliment.

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    1. I guess having a smaller bust size has to have some benefits :). It is such a lovely pattern. I'm tempted to buy metres upon metres of this lace I'm just so in love with it! Plus I think I want a hundred pairs of these watsons :)

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  2. Sooo pretty! I just need to hit the "buy" button on my etsy cart. I have all the notions and lace picked out I just need to buy it. Yours is gorgeous! <3

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    1. Thanks! I'm totally in love with it. I highly recommend hitting that but button ;)

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