I'm just going to start by sating I love this collection. As in head over heels. This collections was inspired by this set by Ohhh Lulu. I had sequins left over from a pencil skirt I made (which I apparently haven't blogged!) and when I stumbled upon Sarah's set on Pinterest I knew I had found its calling. Then what I found navy stretch velvet on my last trip to East Coast Fabrics it was serendipitous.
As you can see I made two bras and two sets of knickers with this combination of fabric. Can you tell I'm a little obsessed? The bras are a Watson Bra by Cloth Habit and a Jasmine Bralette by Ohhh Lulu and the knickers are Grace and Betty both by Ohhh Lulu.
I had myself psyched up for these being awful to sew, thankfully the process went smoother than I had expected. I pinned a lot, which is something I never normally do, and I do think it helped.
Jasmine was the first piece of this set I made. I find this pattern really easy to sew, I think that its mainly due to the fact there are only four pieces that need to be sewn together to end up with a completed bralette.
There were a few more pieces for this Jasmine, purely because I lined the sequins so I could enclose the seams. Lets face it sequins on skin are scratchy, To get all the seams enclosed I followed these instructions in the Watson Bikini Sew Along. Obviously these weren't crotch seams but I've used this method a number of times now and it always pays off. It gives a much nicer finish than exposed seams. I didn't enclose the side seams but I'm not too fussed, I don't see this bra being worn all the time, it's definitely not an everyday bra.
I think this is my favourite Watson to date, but I'm not really sure I want to commit to that. I mean it's hard to compete with this one and this one. Once again I made my standard 38A, in the longline version, however this one seems a little snug, still wearable, but a little tighter than normal, though I think I know the causes of that.
I think the snugness of this bra is due to a few factors. Firstly I removed all give in the front of the bra by lining it with one way stretch mesh. The bands are also lined with powernet as I did not think the velvet would be able to cope with the constant stretch. The closure is also only two hooks in length not three and I honestly think that would make all the difference in the world. I plan on changing it when I can get my hands on one. I have to order them online as no one in town seems to stock them.
The other change I made with this version in the addition of some boning along the side seams. I've found my other Watson longline tends to ride up so the addition of boning should prevent this.Thankfully this was an easy addition but I do think it also contributed to the snugness of the band.
My favourite bit of this bra is the little rosette in the centre. I think it makes it.
Grace by Ohhh Lulu was actually the first underwear pattern I bought. While I've since discovered other patterns I love more this one will always hold a special place in my heart. I used the same method as I did for the Jasmine Bra to enclose the seams. The trickiest bit of this whole set was actually attaching the fold over elastic, it really isn't prefect, especially over the sequins but overall I'm still happy with it.
Until I tried the Watson Bikini I would have sworn Ohhh Lulu's Betty High Waisted Knickers was my favourite underwear pattern. I think it still is to a degree. Thankfully these turned out as I had expected and I'm pleased I chose to add them to this set. I love the feel of high waisted underwear and a longline bra. I think it might be my favourite combination so there was no way these weren't being included in this collection.
You probably deserve a medal if you made it to the end of this post. There were just too many photos and I couldn't pick. I hope you love this little mix and match set as much as I do. I can't wait to break it out sometimes.
I now just need to come up with my next epic project. So far its a quilt for a wedding present in May next year, so I have heaps of time (famous last words!). I'm also keen to try another Marlborough so we will have to see what inspiration hits.
Emma :)
My favourite bit of this bra is the little rosette in the centre. I think it makes it.
Grace by Ohhh Lulu was actually the first underwear pattern I bought. While I've since discovered other patterns I love more this one will always hold a special place in my heart. I used the same method as I did for the Jasmine Bra to enclose the seams. The trickiest bit of this whole set was actually attaching the fold over elastic, it really isn't prefect, especially over the sequins but overall I'm still happy with it.
Until I tried the Watson Bikini I would have sworn Ohhh Lulu's Betty High Waisted Knickers was my favourite underwear pattern. I think it still is to a degree. Thankfully these turned out as I had expected and I'm pleased I chose to add them to this set. I love the feel of high waisted underwear and a longline bra. I think it might be my favourite combination so there was no way these weren't being included in this collection.
You probably deserve a medal if you made it to the end of this post. There were just too many photos and I couldn't pick. I hope you love this little mix and match set as much as I do. I can't wait to break it out sometimes.
I now just need to come up with my next epic project. So far its a quilt for a wedding present in May next year, so I have heaps of time (famous last words!). I'm also keen to try another Marlborough so we will have to see what inspiration hits.
Emma :)
Fabric - Sequins about 18 months ago (for $10/m) from Spotlight, Velvet from East Coast Fabrics
Elastics & Hardwear - Stash a mix of Lincraft and Booby Traps
What a fun set! And I'm sure the velvet feels wonderfully soft to wear.
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Thanks Michelle! I'm totally in love with them! I haven't had much of a chance to wear them yet but I'm very glad that I have the velvet as the sequins aren't that comfortable!
DeleteWOW! This set is so amazing - the combination of velvet and sequins is incredible :) (and I love the little roses too!)
ReplyDeleteThanks Maddy! I just couldn't get enough of it! Thanks for the tip off about those roses, I think they make it :)
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