SteamPunk Inspired Set

Went to visit my parents back in Ontario, Canada and the blog got neglected in the process. Partially due to the fact that I am spoiled when it comes to internet access normally. My parents still actually plug in to an actual modem aka NO Wireless which is just odd feeling. 

This is an outfit I made just before I headed East. It is actually still on my mannequin by the front door. She is quite often naked or just wearing a backpack so she is probably enjoying being a bit more covered for the last bit.

Made with the Ohhh Lulu Longline Bra and Grace Panties again. It has been a very comfy pattern, am sure it will become a standby for me. In this longline I put a bra closure on the back because somedays I just don't want to be pulling things over my head. The fabric also has a little less give then the last one I made.

As for the fabric:

Purple stretch lace fabric was bought at Stitches in Capital Hill, Seattle

Purple trim on bra is from Arte Crafts Bra Making Supplies

Elastic on panties is from Sew Sassy Fabrics

Wonderful printed cotton jersey is from Spoonflower Fabrics designed by Artgarage. Love the concept of Spoonflower, fabric printed to order with designs by independent artists. I have now tried two types of fabric from them and they have both washed wonderfully and the colours are staying pretty true.

Rose Bra

While looking at some websites and forums I noticed that another independent designer had released some PDF patterns for undergarments. So thus I had to check them out. I decided to try the Rose Bra by Evie la Luve. I think where I first came upon her was through Pinterest and Folksy. But I noticed she has a site on Etsy and Craftsy also. 

I went with making a size small which needed the standard 2" out of the back band which I typically have to do with most bra patterns. I find when I do try doing the extra smalls the front is not spaced accordingly. My mannequin has a similar breast shape to mine so as you can see there is space between the breasts. For me to accomplish cleavage a definite push up and over bra is necessary ;0).

Comfort has been my primary concern in my bra making this last bit and this meets that criteria. You may recognize the skull and crossbone fabric from a previous post(I think I have at least 10m of this fabric - deadstock I picked up at some point and my present go to for testing). The stretch lace I used is from Sew Sassy. 

Other thoughts on Evie la Luve
I did have some issues with printing the pattern to get the correct 8cm square gauge but perseverance paid off. Printing it on legal size paper seemed to do the trick.
Instructions included photos along with steps of assembly. Anyone with sewing experience should be able to make the Rose Bra. A good beginner pattern for someone just starting out in making lingerie as there are only three pattern pieces.