Last year, one of my favourite supply shops, Tailor Made started an Instagram photo challenge – #BRAugust, and I was so happy to see she launched it again this year! As someone who is constantly swimming in the realm of lingerie, it’s a fun challenge to take a theme each day and see what I can come up with. Ying has done an amazing amount of work putting this event together and has organized with pattern makers and supply shops for a month of giveaways. So, if you’re into lingerie-making, this is the hashtag to follow!
Get the details on #BRAugust2018 from the Tailor Made blog Here.
I’m offering two things this August. The first is a simple DIY for a lingerie strap choker. You can dress it up with a bauble or pendant or leave it plain. The theme for my day is “Solids.” Although I’m pretty well known for my use of prints, I love to be able to introduce contrasting colours and textures through the use of solids. I also love that it allows me to add layers of interest, like lace overlays, harnesses, etc, without those little details getting lost in a print. These little chokers are a great way to dress up an otherwise “plain” lingerie set.
For this DIY you’ll need some basic bra making supplies:
- 22″ Strap Elastic
- 2 x Strap Sliders
- 1 x Ring
- 1 x G-hook
If you’ve made a bra strap, you can easily make this choker. Start by cutting two 11″ lengths of elastic.
Sew a slider onto one end of each of the strips of elastic.
On one strip, feed a g-hook onto the loose end, then feed the loose end back through the slider. With the remaining piece, simply feed the loose end back through the slider. This creates the adjustable straps as well as the closure.
The last step is to simply feed the loose ends through the ring and stitch in place. You can use a tight zigzag stitch or a straight stitch. Whichever you choose, just be sure to backtack at the beginning and end of your stitching line!
This #BRAugust I’m also giving away a little gift, so be sure to follow Tailor Made on Instagram as well as my account (@ohhhlulu).
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