While preparing the digital verson of the Balcony bra in my shop at the Etsy platform I realised it had a quite interesting challenge in the sewing procedure. At midfront the band is made of plain lycra while the rest of the band is made of scalloped lace. How to add elastic at the bottom when each fabric needs another technique? Continue reading
Do you, like me, sometimes suffer from painfull shoulders when the elastic straps of your bra dig in too deep? Specially in a hot Summer this can become a real problem! Soft padded straps can releave this and I will show you how to make them yourself! Continue reading
Recently I’ve added a new DOWNLOAD sewing pattern in my Etsy shop for a SWIRL panty with lots of scalloped lace in it. Since using scalloped lace galloons can be a challenge sometimes, it seemed a good idea to share some tricks with you! Continue reading
A new FREE download for the use of cup lining in bras has just been added in Merckwaerdigh Home You can download it through the link free downloads. Continue reading
Recently I’va added a new digital lingerie pattern to my Etsy shop, the butterfly bra In the front and in the back scalloped lace is shaped like the wings of a butterfly. This always gives a super adorable effect! To get this effect in the cups is quite a challenge but using it in the back of your bra can be done more easily. Continue reading
Yesterday I’ve added another download sewing pattern in my Etsy shop for the Pushup bra This one has an extra option to add a layer of soft fluffy and voluminous foam filling. Very different from the quite stiff padding used in most bras. Continue reading
And is officially done! After the offer deadline of Februari 15 for a free download lingerie pattern for all my Merckwaerdigh newsletter subscribers the first 4 download patterns are available now in my Etsy shop Merckwaerdigh Download Patterns on Etsy Continue reading
