This is the time of the year where I look back at the prior year and plan for the year ahead. One of my favorite parts of this process is looking back at all the great versions of our patterns that YOU made!
Over the last few weeks of the year, I am going to highlight your makes of 2017. For each garment I include a link to the Instagram account and/or blog of the maker so you can read more about their project and see more of their work.
Our first pattern release of the year back in January was the Esplanade bra. You all made some lovely long line strapless bras and DRESSES! Seeing dresses built around this pattern has been such an unexpected treat! What a great use of this pattern!
From left to right:
@Sewrendipity made this amazing green dress and has an extensive blog post covering all the details so you can make this look too!
@jasikaistrycurious made this amazing outfit that I want to wear to all the holiday parties this year. You can read more about this look on her blog.
@caroline.jg made gorgeous prom dress for her daughter! That lace! She has the highlights of making this dress in her Instagram feed.
@achallengingsew went couture all the way with this lace pairing. Perfectly styled too! Her blog post about the project is here.
P.S. If you want to add straps to your Esplanade bra the tutorial starts here.
I loved seeing so many great print Esplanade bras too!
Clockwise from the upper left hand corner:
@katiemakesadress had fun with this print! You should see the insides, and the back is all orange She has a whole section on her lingerie makes on her blog.
@arajane also used a fun print! I love the black and white.
@500_days_of_sewing not only made the Esplanade bra but she also made a custom closure using our Leverett sewing pattern! She has write ups on several of her lingerie makes on her blog.
Feeling inspired?! You can always get the sewing pattern to make your own version of the Esplanade bra!
