Sierra Bra

Something a little different today, when I first saw the Sierra Bra (a free pattern by Madalynne) I liked the look of it but I wasn't sure if it would look any good on me or be supportive enough to wear for more than short periods of time. I'm pleased to say I have been pleasantly surprised.

The pattern was really easy to sew up, to be honest the hardest part of the whole process was tracking down lace that was wide enough.  I couldn't find anything locally and had to order online, not that I'm really worried by that :).  I ordered this amazing navy lace from Booby Traps, it is super wide (25cm) and utterly gorgeous! 

The only change I made to the pattern of the Sierra was the strap placement.  The pattern uses a halter strap, however I just don't find it practical, so I just made normal straps and attached them onto the back piece.  I dyed the elastic (Rit dye - 1tsp Scarlet & 1tsp Taupe in 4 cups water) to this peachy colour.  It didn't come out quite as I wanted, I think its too much taupe so if I was trying to dye a peach colour again I would add a little more red.

I mean seriously though I just can't get over this lace.  The scalloping is to die for and it looks amazing on.  Like seriously amazing.  Love, love, love!  It might be rivaling this set as my all time fave.  The only issue is it's a touch too small, like an inch or two, but as I've just joined the gym I'm hoping I can get the fit better.

As you can tell I left the lace unlined, partly because I didn't have any appropriately coloured powernet, only white and nude neither of which would have been ideal for this bra, and partly because I like the lace plain. 

I also made a Watson Bikini.  I think this might be my go to underwear pattern.  Well maybe this and Betty, I still have a thing for high waisted underwear. I made a large which is the prefect size, the XL I made previously had a bit too much height at the front whereas this one is perfect.  I especially adore the scallops at the top, I think they make this pair!

Anyway, I recommend checking out the Sierra pattern if you have a smaller bust, especially as it is free.  I seriously doubt that I'm going to get over my navy addiction any time soon.  Though is there anything wrong with having a navy addiction.  It is such an amazing colour!

I'm sure there will be more Sierras in my future, in fact I already have another one cut out.  I'm also contemplating buying more of this lace, just cause it is that amazing in person.  Time will tell about that though!

What have you been sewing lately?

Emma :)

Patterns - Sierra Bra by Madalynne & Watson Bikini by Cloth Habit

Fabric - Booby Traps

Elastics - Lincraft & Booby Traps dyed using Rit Dye