![]() This is the shirt I used. I will hunt any striped knit shirts at op-shops and markets, especially if they are red, or black. This shirt was cute as it was, but it didn't fit me, and the lettering on the front... just, no, no! I've put it to a much better use, I am sure. |
All said about his piece, let's see her entire set now. This isn't anything new either when it comes to two of these pieces, I used the very same patterns I have used before for the top and the panties. The socks though, it's a different story. It is the first time I used the pattern, and might as well be the last, at least if it is to sew for my girl again, which is a shame, they fit her so well. The socks look beautiful, but she can't stand the seams on her toes, she just tried them on, never really wore them. ![]() I bought this fabric from Paula @Serafina a few years ago, and been saving it since then. It was just half a meter and was right enough for the three pieces. I almost had no scraps left when I was done. I was so happy to used it to it's most and make somethin I really enjoyed seeing after all. It might be my favourite so far. Not only because of the fabric I used, but also because I payed a little bit more attention to detail in this one, and instead of following the tutorial for its finishings, I encased the seems and it looks much better like that, outside and inside. Patterns Used: #123 Girls Tank and Pants by Thread Faction Sew It Forward Sock Pattern by Ellie & Mac - which is a FREE pattern guys! As seen before on the blog... ![]() ![]() When the time comes to make her some new panties, I might try to change the pattern, and go back to Serger Pepper's Big Girl's Briefs. I made socks patching this one too, but I draft my own pattern back then. |
2020-10-21
More underwear
2020-08-04
The Bella Bralette Hack and the Betty Panties
I made myself some new underwear. Yes! It has been on my to-do list for quite a while, but it's no news I don't sew as often as I did before, and when I do, it is often something for the kids, gifts or some pattern test I seemed to come across. Meaning, most of the times, I sew things that weren't actually on the list of things I'd really like to make – not meaning I don't love making them, just that they made their way to come out ealier, stealing sewing time from things that were thought and wished long before they were. Get ready, because I am feeling wordy today!
Anyway, I made myself some new underwear! Just because I have a very tiny memory, I can't tell which piece I sewed first, the bra or the panties. Since that isn't important either, I will start by telling you about the bra. I actually used a bralette pattern, the BellaBralette by Day Dream Patterns to be precise, which I tested and shared with you back HERE. This is a pattern meant for lace but I wasn't happy enough by hacking the bralette into a bra, I also had to make it with knit and lace.
And... yes, there's more, that said knit, was actually re-used from a t-shirt. I used part of that t-shirt for my boy's shorts (here) and these were just scraps I had left. As you see, they were enough (though just quite) for the whole set. Because I have these huge boobs (NOT really), I also had to adjust the damn cup size, shortening a bit the smallest size. Never did that on a bra before, but it went just fine, and I never had a selfmade bra fitting so well – oh wait, this is my actual real bra ever. I had a little help from Susana's tutorial on how to turn a bralette pattern into a bra pattern.
And now that I've mentioned Susana, this might be the right time to mention that I recently got the Betty Panties pattern from Suco by Susana and I was eagerly wanting to try this one out, because again, making myself some new underwear was something I was planning to since a while ago. And what can I say? I was pretty much satisfied with it, so much so, I have at least three more planned on my list.
There are a few views for this panties and I did view F to start, next on my plans is view D. I did make panties for myself before, you can see them HERE, and I am happy to say both patterns have the perfect fit for me. Ever since I made all of them, they became part of my fave and I wear them more often than I wear most of my ready to wear panties. They're all so comfortable.
There are a few more undies patterns I'd like to try, and I can't wait to, but I won't tell you to come back soon for them, as I don't really know when that might happen. One thing I'd really like to try to make, is a lace body, oh I love them so, but never pondered making one as much as I have lately. Should I? Could I? What about you? Have you tried sewing underwear before? I promise is not as scrary as it might be in your head.
2020-04-01
Girl's Briefs
2020-03-26
Boys Boxer Briefs

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2019-01-02
Abby's Tights
I made this so long ago I can't really remember many details to tell you about. I made another one for my daughter before, a few years ago, you can see it here. I guess that was the same size actually. The fabric I used for my friend's daughter wasn't as stretchy as the one I used for mine and it shows (it was veryyy stretchy).
Adoro o tecido. Eu sei, adoro caveiras... desde sempre! E estas então são super queridas com os olhos em forma de coração. Verão mais coisas feitas com ele de certeza, comprei uma boa quantidade e mal posso esperar para o usar de novo.
I love this fabric. I know, I love skulls... always have! And these are so cute with the little hearts in the eyes. You'll be seeing this again, I got quite a bit left and can't wait to make something else with it.
2018-09-17
Thread Faction #123 Pattern Tour
The Tank n Pants Set was a winner in our house. I asked my daughter if I could try it on hr when I finished and she immediately asked me if she could sleep in it (it was about bed time) and of course I said yes. She loves these sets and I love to sew them for her. I see a few more in a near future coming out of my sewing machine.
The main fabric from the top was given to me by my friend Patrícia, when she downsized her stash. The green one I used from the bottom of some launge pants my sister bought for me. They were new but she got it for me, not to wear as she knows I wouldn't wear anything with this lettuce colour on, but because it was a lot of knit for a little amount of money and I could refashion them. I love my sister (she got me two of these).
2017-12-29
Top 5 of 2017 |REFLECTIONS/GOALS|
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| Apenas algumas das coisas que fiz que nunca cheguei a partilhar aqui. Just a few of the things I made and never got to share here. |
#5. Back to videos! - This might only matter to my portuguese readers as I only film in portuguese, but anyway, I am planning on getting back, not on a podcast format though. The idea has been bouncing in my head for about a year now, so I guess it's time to get something done\about it.
2017-12-02
New Pattern Alert: the Bella Bralette and Cami
I have been meaning to try and sew myself a bra for a while, I blame it on Susana, she was the one who made the sparkle start when I met her in person back in February (has it really been that long?) and she showed me hers. It was her first too and she was so excited about me that I got carried away too.
No entanto a vontade permaneceu por cá mas sem nunca surgir a oportunidade de fazer um para mim, até que há algumas semanas deparei-me com um tester call da Jo (Day Dream Patterns) para o seu novo molde Bella Bralette & Cami e sentindo-me motivada lá tentei a minha sorte. Foi à Susana que encomendei a minha renda, linda e tão suave!
Although I wanted to do it I haven't found the oportunity to make one though, until I got across a tester call from Jo (Day Dream Patterns) a few weeks ago, it was for the her new pattern Bella Bralette & Cami and feeling motivated I applied. It was also from Susana that I ordered my lace, so beatiful and soft!
I love my new bralette, completely. I was delighted with the final result - after all, this was new to me - and I can't get enough of staring at it, not only from outside, as inside too, since it looks so good and so professionally done, so good. Besides it has a good support it has, even without wires. I have surrendered to bralettes (I onlt have another one I bought just a couple of days before I made my own). And it is funny how I don't miss my usually worned padded cups, Susana had told me that before (we talked about it since we both have small breasts), but I had my doubts. Well girl, if you're reading this: you were right!
Quanto ao molde, tem 25 números e apresenta 3 opções diferentes, esta que fiz que é cruzado na frente, depois há a opção em V e também o cami que pode ser usado em qualquer uma das versões anteriores. A frente é toda forrada com bonitos acabamentos que não deixam costuras visíveis. Agora que olho para a foto da parte de trás do meu, vejo que poderia ter centrado o padrão da renda, nabice pura, nem pensei muito nisso quando cortei. De qualquer forma, já tenho outro cortado na mesa de trabalho, à espera de acabar as costuras loucas de pré natal para o terminar.
EXTRA: Têm até segunda feira dia 4, para aproveitar um desconto de 25%. Para aceder ao código basta juntarem-se ao grupo Daydream Patterns o facebook. Depois podem fazer a vossa própria roupa interior também.
EXTRA: You have until Tuesday, Monday 4th, to get a 25% descount code. To have access to the code, visit Daydream Patterns on facebook. Then start making your own underwear too.
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