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08/27/2026

BRAugust Day 27: Sewing Machine 🧡

We get asked about this machine all the time... and honestly?

She's the sexy sewing machine of our dreams. πŸ˜„

Smooth. Precise. Completely unbothered by bulky seams, foam, or power mesh. She just quietly gets on with the job while I throw increasingly ambitious bra projects her way.

She's been the workhorse behind countless samples, tutorials, and bras over the years... and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Thanks to and today's host for today's prompt!

Anyone else have a favorite sewing machine, or is it just me who's oddly attached to a piece of industrial equipment? πŸ˜‚

And a big thank you to for helping this beauty find her way into the studio.

BRAugust Day 25: Matching Set πŸ’›This has to be my favorite matching set... and definitely my most extra. πŸ˜„I approached  a...
08/25/2026

BRAugust Day 25: Matching Set πŸ’›

This has to be my favorite matching set... and definitely my most extra. πŸ˜„

I approached about collaborating on a matching set using one of her beautiful vintage kimono fabrics. She created the gorgeous shoes, and I made the matching bra and knickers.

When matching lingerie isn't enough... πŸ˜„

It's still one of my favorite collaborations and a project that makes me smile every time I see it.

Thanks to and today's host for today's prompt!

What's the most "extra" matching set you've ever made?

As today's BRAugust sponsor, today's prompt is all about your Go-To Pattern!We all have that pattern.The one that's some...
08/22/2026

As today's BRAugust sponsor, today's prompt is all about your Go-To Pattern!

We all have that pattern.

The one that's somehow ended up in every color, every lace, and every fabric combination you could get your hands on.

For me, it's the Liora Bra. It's one of those patterns I keep reaching for because it's endlessly customizable. Lace? Yep. Everyday basics? Absolutely. Vintage Kimono? You know it. And if you like having a sewing buddy along the way, there's a full video course too.

Now it's your turn!

✨ What's your go-to bra pattern?

Tell us which pattern you keep coming back to and why. Is it the fit? The versatility? The confidence boost every time you wear it? We'd love to hear the story behind your favorite.

🎁 To celebrate, we're giving away:
β€’ Any LilypaDesigns PDF bra pattern of your choice
β€’ A coordinating bra-making kit to match

How to enter today's BRAugust giveaway:

β€’ Share your bra-making project on Instagram.
β€’ Tag on the photo (not just in the caption).
β€’ Tag on the photo too.
β€’ Use in your caption.

We can't wait to see the pattern that's earned permanent status on your sewing table. You might even inspire someone's next favorite make!

08/20/2026

BRAugust Day 20: WIP πŸ’œ

Currently on the sewing table... a longline Lusamine Bra in royal purple stretch satin from our Euro Collection and black eyelash lace.

The color palette may have been slightly influenced by the fact that I'm seeing BTS next month. πŸ˜„πŸ’œ

Cut out, ready to sew, and apparently we're starting the concert outfit from the inside out. Priorities.

Thanks to and today's host for today's WIP prompt!

What's currently on your sewing table?

BRAugust Day 14: Top Tools 🧡One of my favorite things about bra making is that you don't need a workshop full of special...
08/14/2026

BRAugust Day 14: Top Tools 🧡

One of my favorite things about bra making is that you don't need a workshop full of specialty tools to get started.

That said... there are a few that make the process so much easier.

🧡 Appliqué (duck bill) scissors for all those tiny trimming jobs.

🧡 Wash-away thread because unpicking stitches is a lot less painful when they disappear with a little water. Future You will be grateful. πŸ˜„

🧡 A flexible curve ruler for pattern drafting, tracing curved areas, and smoothing out seam lines.

🧡 A rotary cutter and mat because cutting slippery fabrics is so much faster (and usually more accurate).

🧡 High-quality silk pins that glide through delicate fabrics instead of snagging them. My favorites are the Clover ones.

Thanks to and today's host for today's prompt!

What sewing tool has earned a permanent spot beside your machine?

08/13/2026

Some weekends refill your creative cup. πŸ’›

If you've ever wondered whether sewing events are worth the trip... sometimes the classes are only half the reason to go.

It's the conversations in the hallways, the shared excitement over a clever fitting trick, and finally meeting internet sewing friends in real life that stay with you long after you've unpacked your suitcase.

Needless to say... I'm already counting down to next year.

What's the best sewing event you've ever attended... or which one is still on your bucket list?

BRAugust Day 6: First Make πŸ’›Oh, my first bra... she wasn't exactly a masterpiece. πŸ˜„The stitching wandered wherever it pl...
08/06/2026

BRAugust Day 6: First Make πŸ’›

Oh, my first bra... she wasn't exactly a masterpiece. πŸ˜„

The stitching wandered wherever it pleased, there were plenty of mistakes, and the fit was... let's call it "aspirational."

But you know what?

I was incredibly proud of it.

Because every beautifully fitting bra I've made since started with that one. Every wonky seam taught me something, and every mistake made the next bra a little better.

Sometimes the most important project isn't the prettiest one... it's the one that gives you the confidence to make another.

Thanks to and today's host for today's prompt!

I'd love to see your first make too. Was it love at first stitch... or more of a "we don't talk about that one anymore" situation? πŸ˜„

The community was my favorite part of PatternCon... but the classes definitely gave my brain a workout.Jennifer Stearns'...
08/04/2026

The community was my favorite part of PatternCon... but the classes definitely gave my brain a workout.

Jennifer Stearns' session on fitting pants was packed with practical techniques I'll be thinking about for a long time. Jasmine's draping class was incredibly inspiring, and the Denise's session on thermoplastics was such a fun reminder that sometimes the best solutions come from looking beyond traditional garment sewing.

One of my favorite things about conferences like this is seeing how different teachers approach the same challenge. Every instructor brings a unique perspective, and I always come home with a few new ideas to experiment with in my own pattern drafting and teaching.

Now comes the fun part... figuring out which idea to dive into first. 😊

Have you ever come home from a class or conference feeling like your brain had ten new tabs open?

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I heard there was a room full of people enthusiastically discussing grading, fit, and seam allowances... so I hopped on ...
08/03/2026

I heard there was a room full of people enthusiastically discussing grading, fit, and seam allowances... so I hopped on a plane to the other side of the country to be with my people. πŸ˜„

That's exactly how I spent my weekend at PatternCon.

Between fantastic classes, inspiring speakers, and conversations that somehow made me even more excited about sewing, it was the perfect reminder of why I love this industry.

But my favorite part? Finally getting to spend time with friends I usually only see through a screen.

It was so much fun catching up with friends from the bra-making community, cheering on Jennifer Fairbanks and Nikki Griffin as they taught their classes, and meeting sewists from all over who share the same curiosity, creativity, and love of learning.

Somewhere between the conversations, the laughter, the good food, and one last dip in the pool before heading home, my creative cup was completely refilled.

One unexpected highlight was chatting with several sewists who are thinking about making their first bra. If we met this weekend, it was such a pleasure getting to know you, and I hope our paths cross again soon.

What's your favorite part of sewing events... the classes, the shopping, or finally getting to meet internet sewing friends in person?

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08/03/2026

Every sewist has that fabric.

The one that teaches you patience... whether you signed up for the lesson or not. πŸ˜„

For me, it was polyester organza.

This jellyfish costume fought me at every turn, but somewhere between the fraying edges, curved seams, and questionable life choices, I realized something...

We often think of bra making as this mysterious, impossibly difficult skill. But if you've successfully wrestled with a fabric like polyester organza (or any project that demanded patience and precision), you've probably already practiced many of the same techniques.

Sometimes we underestimate just how much we've already learned.

So if you've been thinking about making your first bra, consider this your gentle reminder: you might be more ready than you think. πŸ’›

And now I have to ask...

What's the fabric that became your sewing rite of passage? The one that made you question all your life choices... but secretly taught you the most?

I'm fully expecting polyester organza to have some competition in the comments. πŸ˜…

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