Brigette Bra

July 9, 2015

Continuing the bra making trend from last week, this week I used Ohhh Lulu's Brigette Bra Pattern to make another bra.

I'm going to be totally honest to begin with and say I don't love this one as much as my Jasmine Bra.  I think some of that is to do with the fabric, my Brigette Bra uses proper bra making fabric where as this one just uses what I had in my stash.  I'm going to try it again when I get some better fabric and see how we go.

Brigitte Bra

Saying that I am happy with it.  It still looks nice and while I'm not sure I'll get much use of it on an everyday basis I'll still be able to wear it around the house when not much support is required.

Brigitte Bra

I made a medium as per my measurements, however the elastic I used on the band is not as tight as other lingerie elastics I have used.  I really went for looks over practicality with this one I think.

Brigitte Bra

I'm planning on making a matching pair of undies, sometime soonish hopefully.  I do hope to share something other than a bra with you next week though.

Brigitte Bra

I really like the fact I've learnt plenty from this project.  The first being how to use fold over elastic correctly, the second being the importance of the correct materials for a project.  Overall, even though I'm not entirely satisfied with my finished product, I'm still happy.

I'm also linking up with Crazy Mom Quilts for Finish it up Friday.

What have you learnt when a sewing project didn't work out?

Emma

8 comments:

  1. I learnt to start again, and see if I can make things better!
    I also learnt that perfectionism needs tempering with practicality at times!
    Brave to make a bra!

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    1. I'm very glad I'm not a perfectionist. Finished is better than perfect is one of my favourite sayings!

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  2. A great project! You did a very nice job on the finish work.

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    1. Thanks Barbra! I'm happy with the look even if the fit isn't perfect :)

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  3. Wow! That's impressive to make something as fitted as a bra. Well done.

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    1. Thank you! It was surprisingly easy and I really recommend every one try it :)

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  4. It is very pretty so if that's the ultimate purpose of this one then it's definitely a win! But I know what you mean about having the right materials for the job - I'm always tempted to make clothes out of quilting cotton and unless they're sundresses for the girls they never quite hang right.

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    1. I think pretty was the goal with this one really, thankfully anyway. I've made a few things out of quilting cotton, my favourite being this (http://www.ahandstitchedlife.com/2015/01/handmade-tuesday.html) skirt. I read a post somewhere (Tilly and the Buttons maybe?) and it mentioned lining quilting cotton and that helping with the drape. It's amazing what a difference there is between Quilting Cotton, Poplin and Lawn when they're all 100% cotton!

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