Spurred on by the great success with Evie la Luve's Mimi Bikini I was eager to try the newly released Summer Bikini. Having seen so many lovely designs by Shopcabin in Spoonflower sports lycra I thought perfect time to test. I wanted a bright print but not too much white that might discolour. How perfect is this Love Summer Florals & Tropical Leaves in Aqua.
Read MoreSo for the third make I wanted to use the lace I had in my stash to a make a pretty feminine set. The Esme is a very flattering fit and started my obsession with Evie la Luve patterns. It came in a deal with the Bella and is the first lingerie pattern I bought after taking the Beverly Johnson Craftsy classes. I am capable of drafting my own patterns but I do enjoy testing what is out there. I wanted to team up with a softer lace bralette so I went back to the Rosie which I have only made for my sister and thought would try for myself.
Read MoreA lot of the designers I follow use Spoonflower designs so I thought I would test some of the fabrics out. My first purchase included some beautiful watercolour cotton spandex jersey designed by Crystal Walen with the lovely title of Mystical Floral. The thought was to make a collection of wireless bras or bralettes for those hot summer days and obviously some coordinating bottoms.
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