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The Making of ~ A Lansdowne Bra ~ Part Two

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The Making of ~ A Lansdowne Bra ~ Part Two

Having completed all the preparation work (measuring and cutting out) in Part One, I'm now I'm up to the sewing part!  The instructions include easy to follow diagrams so I'd feel fairly confident if I were a beginner, in understanding what to do.

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The Making of ~ A Lansdowne Bra ~ Part One

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The Making of ~ A Lansdowne Bra ~ Part One

April's lingerie kit for the 'Hot Tropics' colour theme is perfect for sewing up a Lansdowne bra by Orange Lingerie.  The fabric and lace combination lend beautifully to the Lansdowne's plunge front, cleavage boosting style.

I thought I'd try and tackle the making of this bra as though I were a beginner bra maker and follow the instructions step by step.  This is the first time I have made this particular pattern.

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Mini Review ~ Comox Trunks by Thread Theory

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Mini Review ~ Comox Trunks by Thread Theory

I am a huge Thread Theory patterns fan - I think their menswear line of sewing patterns is a really thorough collection of modern, wearable pieces.  I'm pretty sure I own every single pattern that they have produced and it's probably my most frequently sewn pattern company.

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Mini Review ~ Frankie Panties by Evie la Luve

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Mini Review ~ Frankie Panties by Evie la Luve

You'll never get bored sewing these panties ~ there are numerous style variations to choose from!

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Mini review ~ Romy Bra by Ohhh Lulu

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Mini review ~ Romy Bra by Ohhh Lulu

More than just your standard bralette, the Romy bra by Ohhh Lulu is a lovely detailed piece of lingerie.

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