Bra Making with Madalynne Takes Local Lingerie Boutique, Expect Lace
Because variety is the spice of life (psssttt… so is lingerie), Bra Making with Madalynne was a little different this month. Instead of having it at Madalynne Studios, the class was held at Expect...
View ArticleIt’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
October means something different to me. Yes, I have all the fall feels. The dip in temperature, the changing leaves, no frizz hair and Halloween! I’m thinking about being Dottie from the movie, A...
View ArticleFirst Annual Threadsgiving I Bra Making with Madalynne November Recap
Halloween is over – these past few weeks and next, I and I’m sure you are eagerly awaiting the upcoming long weekend when we get to put on our OOO email, gram up our turkey dinner on IG, enjoy long,...
View ArticlePhiladelphia City Guide for Sewists
For U.S. history buffs, the allure of Philadelphia is evident. It’s the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution and home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. For...
View ArticleWill You Be Our Valentine? Bra Making with Madalynne Recap
I’m so, so, so excited to be coming back to the blogosphere after a break this holiday – first a trip to Florida to see my family for Christmas followed by a trip to Milan + Mont Blonc to spend NYE...
View ArticleSomebody Caught the Love Bug: Bra Making with Madalynne Recap
Somebody caught the love bug at Saturday’s Bra Making with Madalynne workshop. It was me! I’m not a big Valentine’s Day person, but this year, I got into the mood with not 1, but 2 V-day themed...
View ArticleHow to Draft + Sew Foam Bra Cups Tutorial for Madalynne X Simplicity 8436
Foam bra cups can add so many things to a bra – provide a nice shape and add support, comfort and coverage. I started offering DIY lingerie kits for the Madalynne X Simplicity 8436 and 8624, and today,...
View ArticleVideo Tutorial! Using Scallop Lace for the Barrett Bralette
Can you believe that it’s been a little over year since the Barrett bralette was released? Thirteen months later and it’s still going strong! Since the day it came out, I’ve loved seeing all your...
View ArticleSewing Machine for Lingerie: Using my PFAFF Passport 2.0 to Sew Bras,...
I’ll get straight to the point and won’t write a wordy, embellished introduction. You don’t need a fancy sewing machine for lingerie. Although Madalynne Studios is stocked with PFAFF’s Quilt Expression...
View ArticleShould You Prewash Lingerie Fabric
Yes or no – should you prewash lingerie fabric? In March 2015, this question was asked on a Facebook forum: “Do you prewash lingerie fabrics? Personally, I don’t, but I’ve read different opinions. What...
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