Friday, January 25, 2013

Bra Adjustments


Bodies inevitably change over time, making bras that once fit perfectly no longer sit on the body quite right. Whether it's an issue with the band or the cup, there are ways to make the adjustments yourself. Cloth Habit has fantastic visual guides in their "Bra-making Sew Along" series of blog posts that show us exactly how to go about adjusting bras.


Band adjustment: http://clothhabit.com/2013/01/bra-making-band-adjustment/


Cup adjustment: http://clothhabit.com/2013/01/bra-making-sew-along-cup-adjustments/

Friday, January 4, 2013

Bra Sewing Patterns

Thinking about sewing your own bra? If you're unsure about where to start, Cloth Habit is a great resource. There's plenty of useful advice for materials and patterns.

If you're looking for a bra pattern in particular, Cloth Habit blogger Amy has a few suggestions here: http://clothhabit.com/2012/11/bramaking-sew-along-prep-pattern-choices/

Good luck and have fun!

Friday, December 21, 2012

Holiday Party Photos

The photographs from The Underfashion Club Holiday Party are up! If you were there, see if you can find yourself in these photos. If not, see a bit of what you missed.

You can see the individual images as a photo album on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151306074991552.512099.94131951551&type=1

If you'd rather sit back and enjoy a slideshow on YouTube, click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WwFIw9IlKk&feature=youtu.be


Friday, December 14, 2012

DIY Shimmering Tights

Don't own a pair of shimmering tights? Transform one of your own tights with glitter, just in time for the holidays! The Beauty Thesis has a photo guide:
http://thebeautythesis.com/2012/10/19/glitterize-a-pair-of-tights-and-42-other-ways-to-add-glitter-to-your-life-because-you-just-cant-have-enough-glitter/

Friday, December 7, 2012

Holiday Party Winners!

Who won the Holiday Party Design Awards?
Joseph Lara of Delta Galil USA Inc. won the 1st prize, a ticket to the 2013 Femmy Gala!
Gabrielle Bizzoco and Sophia Gergatsoulis, both of Wacoal America Inc., shared the 2nd prize of one year’s free membership.

Also, the charities City Meals on Wheels, Friends of St. Francis, and The New York Foundling were each gifted $1,000!

Friday, November 16, 2012

Lingerie for the Winter

Does your lingerie collection change according to the season? As the cold winter approaches, you might want to consider lingerie designed for warmth. There's a whole variety of bodysuits, camisoles  and gorgeous embroidered pieces that can be worn seamlessly underneath warm knit sweaters.

Lingerie Talk shares their thoughts some great warm styles on their website.


"The trees are bare, the sun is setting earlier and winter is almost upon us: it’s time to reach for cuddly sweaters and extra layers to keep cozy! The transition to cooler weather and the approaching holiday season also make this time of year the perfect opportunity to re-evaluate and add different pieces to your lingerie wardrobe.
Now that skimpy T-shirts are out, and thicker layers and knits are in, try experimenting with adding a seamed bra to your collection. A bra with seams almost always offers better lift (that’s Empreinte‘s Ophelia above). And for those bustier gals, a seamed bra creates the most effective minimization.
Are your blouses forever popping open? Tired of hiding behind a sweater and forever safety pinning your shirts? A seamed bra creates a more streamlined silhouette across the bustline, which can banish pulling and gapping at the buttons. Try it!"
Read more: http://www.lingerietalk.com/2012/11/14/lingerie-trends/is-your-lingerie-ready-for-winter.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LingerieTalk+%28Lingerie+Talk%29

Friday, November 9, 2012

Butterfly Collection's "5 Reasons Your Bra Straps Slip"

Do your bra straps often slip off of your shoulders? It might be time to start trying on a different bra size. The exact reason why it's happening to you could be one of these 5 described on Butterfly Collection's blog:

1. Your Band is Too Big
2. Your Cups are Too Small
3. Your Cups are Too Big
4. Your Bra is Designed for Taller Women
5. Sloping Shoulders




For more details on each of these reasons, read their blog post: http://blog.butterflycollection.ca/2012/10/5-reasons-your-bra-straps-slip.html