tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post4155467333987179039..comments2023-11-05T19:13:56.161+08:00Comments on Handmade by Carolyn: Blue marle jersey and creamy lace setCarolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-14347298633159249162013-02-15T13:15:27.000+08:002013-02-15T13:15:27.000+08:00These look really sweet Carolyn! I have only trie...These look really sweet Carolyn! I have only tried the undies pattern in mesh...good to see it can be made up in jersey as well. Oh, the possibilities!katherine hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314030133556269765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-60717175821940674732013-02-11T18:40:39.196+08:002013-02-11T18:40:39.196+08:00Why don't you spray paint the sliders? It'...Why don't you spray paint the sliders? It's something I'm going to try and see how it goes. Awesome post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12884762443126880857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-55996159495113917432013-02-02T10:41:50.511+08:002013-02-02T10:41:50.511+08:00Carolyn, these are fantastic! Even in Melbourne I...Carolyn, these are fantastic! Even in Melbourne I can't seem to find all the bits and pieces so will take a leaf out of your book and use what is around. I am using the same pattern so your reviews are very helpful and inspiring.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-69783571447109021132013-02-01T02:44:35.640+08:002013-02-01T02:44:35.640+08:00Really pretty, Carolyn! I think my next bra is goi...Really pretty, Carolyn! I think my next bra is going to be a knit, too. Something comfy and easy. I really want to thank you so much for your participation and golden encouragement along the way. It means a lot. And for bringing along so many Aussies! (I do think you were the majority!). I had so much fun *meeting* women round the world and you especially have such a inventive, passionate stitching culture.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404449004824638306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-78626553390604071792013-02-01T01:02:11.383+08:002013-02-01T01:02:11.383+08:00Gorgeous, as always, Carolyn. It looks as though y...Gorgeous, as always, Carolyn. It looks as though you sew the underwires in to each new set. Thrifty me -- I'd probably use one pair of underwires and move them from set to set. Speaking of thrift, have you shopped a thrift store for different coloured sliders?Cussothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17936411121180304371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-69113625235386893182013-01-31T18:49:39.949+08:002013-01-31T18:49:39.949+08:00Hmmm, without seeing it, it's hard to judge. ...Hmmm, without seeing it, it's hard to judge. Did you line the cups? Did you use a pattern with an underwire?<br />My fabric on its own rolls up too, but once I had attached the lingerie elastic to the edges, the elastic stabilises the edge and there is no rolling up.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-28277061726539294352013-01-31T04:28:36.459+08:002013-01-31T04:28:36.459+08:00I you'd like to do that ! Very impressed. (je ...I you'd like to do that ! Very impressed. (je voudrais savoir faire ça ! Je suis très impressionnée).Liochkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05070364795420206642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-16021820445813610582013-01-30T21:26:03.456+08:002013-01-30T21:26:03.456+08:00Any tips on working with jersey? I tried to make a...Any tips on working with jersey? I tried to make a bra from a lightweight jersey knit and it puckers weirdly, the band rolls up...but yours looks okay, how did you do it?Evanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-81482155093563793732013-01-29T15:07:37.033+08:002013-01-29T15:07:37.033+08:00I'm sorry, this one does not!
However there a...I'm sorry, this one does not! <br />However there are several patterns without underwires available... Jalie 3131 is very cute and well worth checking out, and it has a Youtube video tutorial on how to construct it... hope this helps<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6_Wp_btwQkCarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-55819089172786245622013-01-29T07:15:22.966+08:002013-01-29T07:15:22.966+08:00Oh, la! Does the pattern come without underwires, ...Oh, la! Does the pattern come without underwires, bra?Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784505178222083364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-13477045988322037472013-01-29T07:10:19.564+08:002013-01-29T07:10:19.564+08:00Don't overlook the "liner" fabric (f...Don't overlook the "liner" fabric (from elingeria) to line lower cups - really light, but also really firm, better in my opinion than thicker knits..M-Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-55045876532638875092013-01-28T19:24:23.446+08:002013-01-28T19:24:23.446+08:00These look super pretty! I am too scared to tackle...These look super pretty! I am too scared to tackle making lingerie yet but one day, Gadget. One day!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11327154239370215171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-91261644964002594332013-01-28T17:15:30.969+08:002013-01-28T17:15:30.969+08:00How pretty. The no insert bras are so much cooler ...How pretty. The no insert bras are so much cooler for hot weather. <br />I admire your dedication to thread changing. I have just swapped my way through a black and white colour blocked top and the thread changing for a mere two colours nearly drove me batty, so I am super impressed with your attention to detail in doing it for underpinnings! <br />You are most inspiring with your lingerie posts. I still cannot get past knickers. Mental block!kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-78117508072549489202013-01-28T14:02:01.257+08:002013-01-28T14:02:01.257+08:00Sharon; I haven't gone without a moulded cup i...Sharon; I haven't gone without a moulded cup insert for a while so it will take a bit of getting used to again. But it's nice to have variety :) And one can't have pretty and lacey with the foam cups!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-61734334098687466712013-01-28T13:59:26.618+08:002013-01-28T13:59:26.618+08:00Thank you K. and yes I have considered experimenti...Thank you K. and yes I have considered experimenting! Amy dyed lingerie findings successfully. I will definitely give it a try some day :)Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-3579400681703060522013-01-28T13:54:32.615+08:002013-01-28T13:54:32.615+08:00Thank you!
If you’ve got everything you need it ta...Thank you!<br />If you’ve got everything you need it takes no longer than a day to make a bra, whether it even takes a full day depends on distractions. Really only a few hours, uninterrupted.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-68457046366924672362013-01-28T13:52:03.885+08:002013-01-28T13:52:03.885+08:00yes, different countries, different words! It'...yes, different countries, different words! It's interesting, isn't it? I've always known that type of white-speckled, variegated jersey knit to be "marle"Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-64616151569861684632013-01-28T13:39:09.129+08:002013-01-28T13:39:09.129+08:00Thank you SunnyTechGirl :)Thank you SunnyTechGirl :)Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-3549511097603440212013-01-28T12:18:51.168+08:002013-01-28T12:18:51.168+08:00Very inspiring. Maybe I'll give underwear a tr...Very inspiring. Maybe I'll give underwear a try one day!Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05789835649001447699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-65094276342982407182013-01-28T11:02:29.897+08:002013-01-28T11:02:29.897+08:00All Fantastic! I like the new undie style too! All Fantastic! I like the new undie style too! Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560812716080117867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-26624978819032911352013-01-28T06:23:18.201+08:002013-01-28T06:23:18.201+08:00Another gorgeous set and agree that Amy is just wo...Another gorgeous set and agree that Amy is just wonderful with all her information and the shared knowledge on the Flickr group is amazing. Curious how you like this new bra without the moulded cup?Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14691687252337993643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-41138777643124721792013-01-28T05:26:01.585+08:002013-01-28T05:26:01.585+08:00Another cute set! It's hard to clearly see th...Another cute set! It's hard to clearly see the colour of the slides in the pictures but I can appreciate the annoyance of not getting the notions you need to finish a project properly. There are a couple of suppliers in the Netherlands who have an extensive range of lingerie fixings. The shipping would be pricy, but it might be worth it on a bulk order.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551387452771116176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-68177664261795416192013-01-28T04:55:02.698+08:002013-01-28T04:55:02.698+08:00Sometimes plastic will take just enough dye to tin...Sometimes plastic will take just enough dye to tint... Maybe next time you have a pot of dye for a project, you could experiment? It has worked for me before with certain types of plastic buttons and zippers. Very beautiful sewing as always!K. Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03293443742570603056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-50454902967414955652013-01-28T02:42:07.890+08:002013-01-28T02:42:07.890+08:00Your new set is lovely. What a great idea with th...Your new set is lovely. What a great idea with the elastic. I have sourced good bra elastic from Lincraft but colors are an issue and I still haven't figured out how I am going to get around this.fabric epiphanieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315635356310954354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-21070044054677463472013-01-28T02:35:50.856+08:002013-01-28T02:35:50.856+08:00I am glad someone else is committed to their local...I am glad someone else is committed to their local shops even if it means making compromises. It is so sad when those convenient little places close down due to all the Internet competition.<br />If you didn't change between colored threads, you would always notice, so it is worth the time. I have to behavior modify myself with chocolates when I take shortcuts with my sewing. Berylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08386043271411304736noreply@blogger.com