2024-04-19 15:34
Not one corset pattern but two new corset patterns! I let the cat partially out of the bag last weekend when I sneak peeked the patterns at The Lingerie Retreat. I did my very best not… Read More
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A bra and underwear combo in one, the bodysuit is my heat reserve once summer’s humidity leaves and the blistering cold barrels in. A onesie underneath an outfit makes a big difference, warmth-wise, IMHO.
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2024-03-23 20:35
At first glance, you may not realize that this bra top + panty set is the Odessa! One of several free PDF patterns, the Odessa has to potential for many variations and we had a fun time with… Read More
2023-10-01 20:55
So you want to make your own wedding dress? As someone who made her own gown, I know the process first hand. Making your own wedding dress is not for the faint of heart. It’s a commit… Read More
2023-07-07 17:27
If you have been following Madalynne for previous pattern releases, then you will know that variations are kinda our thing. As soon as a pattern is released, I begin thinking about hacks to… Read More
2023-06-19 10:12
This weekend, 12 sewists traveling from Illinois to Delaware, Pennsylvania and beyond attended Madalynne’s 5th sewing retreat at a private lodge on the Eastern shore of Maryland. Host… Read More
2023-03-07 11:05
The Galina Monowire bra is available up to a 56” full bust, but what does it actually look like on someone who has a 50”+ full bust? Meet Chelsea, a lovely gal who attended Mada… Read More
2023-01-20 03:08
Pop Quiz! Are you tired of the lack of support from your bras? Are you fed up of your straps slipping off your shoulders? Are you embarrassed indentations bra straps cause on your shoulders… Read More
2022-11-10 21:14
You’re making a list, and you’re checking it twice. The holidays are upon us and a new serger or coverstitch machine may be on your list. Or maybe you are looking to upgrade. If… Read More
2022-11-09 23:19
Standing near our rack at CURVE NY, the leading lingerie trade show, I heard the show’s rep mention my name in the distant. I walked over and in her sweet voice, she said, “Here… Read More
2022-11-04 00:07
The Madalynne X Simplicity 8229 and I have a special bond. It was my first “real” pattern, and a pattern that many people first sew when they start making lingerie. It’s a… Read More
2022-09-14 00:00
Does sewing fine, delicate fabrics like galloon or embroidered tulle laces give you the heebie jeebies? It shouldn’t. With the right tools and materials, it can be easy. “What i… Read More
2022-09-14 00:00
Does sewing fine, delicate fabrics like galloon or embroidered tulle laces give you the heebie jeebies? It shouldn’t. With the right tools and materials, it can be easy. “What i… Read More
2022-09-01 10:13
Turn the he Lawren bodysuit into a teddy + panty set. Released two years about in the height of the pandemic, the Lawren became a TNT pattern. It has seen many iterations – a low cut v… Read More
2022-08-14 12:41
We’re living in a Barbie world, but it doesn’t mean what it used to mean. If this is the first time you’re hearing the world, let me define Barbiecore. Think pin… Read More
2022-08-11 23:57
This week, I had a 1-on-1 bra making lesson with Bridget. We were going back and forth the week before – I asked her what bra pattern she wanted to make, if she had any specific goals… Read More
2022-08-03 10:10
Guess what day it is? National Underwear Day! Whatever you call them – knickers, panties, underwear, underoos – today is all about loving and feeling your best in them. Did you… Read More
2022-07-30 17:26
It’s here, it’s here! After many months of being inside during winter, my favorite season is finally here. Being from Florida, I live for the heat and *slight* humidity. Just a… Read More
2022-07-24 21:36
Lingerie hack!! Did you ever think you could use your salad spinner to wash your lingerie? You can! Salad spinners are a small tub that contain an inner basket which holds your leafy greens… Read More
2022-07-15 10:22
Now a discontinued pattern, the Madalynne X Simplicity 8711 was a staple in my lingerie wardrobe. Monowires have a bad reputation for not being supportive and only used for design purposes… Read More
2022-06-29 10:27
Picture this: You’re having a total mental breakdown because the underwire on your favorite bra has ripped through the fabric and/or the channeling of your bra. I’m sure you&rsq&helli…Read More
2022-06-22 19:55
The City of Lights is home to the top luxury brands and the chicest fashion + shopping in the world, but what about fabric? Does it deserve to be on your bucket list? In just one day, I hit… Read More
2022-05-26 18:03
Standing by what I said two years ago when we first featured a transgender model here on Madalynne – offering transgender and non-binary lingerie is more than just reducing the bust c… Read More
2022-04-14 18:21
For me, satin is one of those fabrics worth the splurge and effort. The shiny surface, the smooth as butter feeling and the luxurious look warrants the careful cutting, precise sewing and… Read More
2021-11-29 10:58
I’ve been living in pandemic land for a year and a half. I am, and have been, sick of comfy athleisure since, well, the beginning – March 2020. There was a time and place for it… Read More
2021-09-22 15:10
Having released two bodysuits in the past year – Lawren and Fenix – I was craving a bralette design for the next Madalynne style. Maybe it was the influence of the pandemic and a… Read More
2021-09-19 13:20
An elastic presser foot is a great tool for beginner bra makers. Many sewists who are just getting into DIY lingerie have a hard time keeping the elastic elastic straight. The elastic presse… Read More
2021-08-29 00:45
Sure, clubbing in Miami or tipsy traipsing through New Orleans are great, but how about sewing a bralette for your bachelorette party? I had a blast with this bride-to-be and her girl gang… Read More
2021-06-24 17:26
As soon as the Fenix bodysuit was released, the comments rolled in about turning the Fenix into a swimsuit…
“I am envisioning the swimsuit out of this pattern already!”… Read More
2021-06-12 16:06
Released in late 2020, the Lawren bodysuit exceeded all my expectations. I as well as many other people wore their Lawren’s as a layering piece underneath dresses, jeans, sweaters, and… Read More
2021-04-26 21:02
From bra making to jeans making! The past three days with Lauren Tailor from @lladybird and a small group of women were been truly incredible. It was an intense 20+ hours of cutting, sewing… Read More
2021-02-03 05:19
I met Alisa Kahn, a local Philly lifestyle blogger exactly two years ago. It was Super Bowl Sunday and I was at a non-football related event. Alisa attended with some other Philly bloggers a… Read More
2021-01-19 18:09
As a person and a brand who has learned a lot (thanks to every one who has informed me) and whose goal is to offer lingerie for all people – women, men, queer, non-binary and tran… Read More
2021-01-16 16:19
2020. A lot can, and a lot did, happen in one year. Whether you were furloughed, whether you knew someone who lost their life to COVID-19, or whether you were affected by the uncertain and s… Read More
2020-11-15 23:55
To the person or society who said girls wear pink and boys wear blue, women wear dresses, and men wear suits and ties, I challenge you. In a country where nearly 3% of teens are trans or gen… Read More
2020-11-15 23:55
For me… for Madalynne… offering transgender and non-binary lingerie is more than just reducing the bust curve on a bra or a bodysuit. It’s about recognizing how much thes… Read More
2020-10-22 15:51
At the beginning of the pandemic, I needed a creative project. Philadelphia was on full lockdown and the only place I was going was my house, the studio, and the grocery store once a week. Y… Read More
2020-10-22 10:19
You’re making a list… you’re checking it twice. The holidays are coming up and a new sewing machine may be on your list. Or you may have pulled your old sewing machine out… Read More
2020-09-21 23:47
I think it’s a misconception that washing your intimates is difficult. What’s so hard about filling up a tub or a sink and letting bra, bralettes and undies soak for 30 minutes?… Read More
2020-08-20 20:08
“How can I reuse my Madalynne DIY kit box? They’re so pretty – I don’t want to throw them away!”
I am asked this question a lot. Here’s an idea &ndash&hell…Read More
2020-08-20 20:02
Breasts can take on a life or their own when a mom is nursing. They can get swollen and hard if a mom hasn’t fed her little one in awhile. Just finished nursing? A mom’s breasts… Read More
2020-07-01 18:37
It’s here, it’s here! After many months of being inside this winter and quarantining, my favorite season is finally here. Being from Florida, I live for the heat and *slight* hum… Read More
2020-06-07 12:46
I am so, so, so excited to finally release Maris, a brand new bralette and panty PDF pattern! Over the past several years, it’s been both challenging and rewarding to work with a range… Read More
2020-05-26 22:19
Before this year, Madalynne didn’t have a storefront and the majority of sales came from the webshop. When I say majority, I mean like 99.8%. So, basically, close to all. Since I can&r&hell…Read More
2020-05-21 22:29
Okay, so you’ve got your fabric, lining, elastics and notions for your next lingerie project. You’ve cut out your pattern and figured out what elastic should be used where. If yo… Read More
2020-05-20 00:32
If you count yourself as one of many women who won’t wear a thong, for reasons like you don’t like having a thin piece of fabric between your butt cheeks all day long, you’… Read More
2020-05-06 20:26
There is no doubt that while on lockdown or stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Barrett bralette was the most sewn Madalynne pattern. It’s easy to know why – on… Read More
2020-04-29 22:05
I remember walking into Eckburg Hall at Savannah College of Art + Design for my first “real” fashion course. I was in awe – all the industrial sewing machines lined up in c… Read More
2020-04-23 00:10
There could be several reasons why to add foam cups to a bralette. It can provide a nice shape, add support/comfort/coverage, or prevent nipples from showing through. Pattern drafting, wheth… Read More
2020-04-16 23:43
This Tuesday, I had a lot to do, but was in no mood to do it. On my list of tasks for the day was packing + shipping orders, cutting out the sample for the next DIY lingerie kit, prepping fo… Read More
2020-04-14 18:11
How long do bras last? When should you replace your lingerie? Some say six months to a year. Others say you can hang onto your bras, bralettes and/or panties longer. I don’t like this… Read More
2020-04-10 01:31
Yes or no – should you prewash lingerie fabric?
In March 2015, this question was asked on a Facebook forum:
“Do you prewash lingerie fabrics? Personally, I don’t, but I&rsq&hell…Read More
2020-04-09 17:56
Perfection is over rated. That’s a motto I live by and tell all my students. In a perfect world, you and I cut our patterns precisely and sew exactly as the instructions stat… Read More
2020-04-08 18:26
A quick blog post today answering the question – what is direction of greatest stretch, or pull, in bra making?
In a woven fabric, grainline indicates the direction of the fabric th… Read More
2020-04-02 18:23
What is the difference between a full band and partial band bra?
The pattern for a partial band and a full band bra are not the same, meaning you cannot sew the cups from a partial… Read More
2020-03-27 18:04
How to sew hooks & eyes and eyes on a bra – this is my favorite step because it means I’m on the home stretch and only have a few more steps until I’m finished! My tip… Read More
2020-03-26 20:00
The great thing about sewing lingerie is that you have the opportunity to correct fit issues that you usually have with RTW bras + panties. Are you usually spilling out of your bra cups? Doe… Read More
2020-03-24 17:58
How to cut lingerie fabrics? It’s all about having the right tool. Tools are just as important as fabric and trims. It’s easy to skimp on tools in order to save a few bucks, espe… Read More
2020-03-23 18:03
One of the most confusing parts of bra making is choosing the lingerie fabrics. Stretch or non stretch? Those old scraps of lace that my grandmother gave me – can I use them? What abou… Read More
2020-03-20 17:55
How to sew shoulder straps on a bra – it’s not hard, just a lot of steps. When repeat students come to workshops, they always tell me, I remember everything except how to make th… Read More
2020-03-19 18:13
Sewing lingerie intimidates most sewists. I can usually ease them into it by starting with a bralette or a panty. That way he or she can tippy toe into the world of stretch fabrics, picot el… Read More
2020-03-18 18:21
Should you stretch elastic when sewing? Before answering this, let me reminisce…
I remember the first time I sewed lingerie. I was in my apartment in West PhillY and I was in my m… Read More
2020-03-17 20:41
Fold over elastic binding is an alternative to sewing picot elastic and is usually used to as a binding to finish the neckline, armhole or bottom band of a bra or bralette, such as in the Ma… Read More
2020-03-16 00:10
Sewing lingerie is a whole different genre of me-made. Getting the hang of the fabrics and trims takes time, practice and a lot of error. Believe me, I was bad for a long time. With my stude… Read More
2020-03-04 00:27
The terms “plus size lingerie” and “full bust lingerie” are used interchangeably, but they mean two very different things. A woman who is plus size can wear an A cup… Read More
2020-02-14 21:35
The benefit of having a Facebook-less and blog-less fiancé – I can share my DIY wedding dress progress! I finished the 2nd muslin – AKA practice – dress. I used McCa… Read More
2020-02-07 23:16
Are you the maid of honor looking for a creative and unique bachelorette party ideas? Even if you’re not the MOH – maybe it’s your BFF’s birthday, pr maybe you want t… Read More
2020-02-06 21:51
In March 2019, @megandmachine posted her me-made Madalynne X Simplicity 8229 underwire bra pattern. She used a beige stretch mesh for the main fabric and contrasting neon yellow fold over bi… Read More
2020-01-28 22:08
The first Bra Making with Madalynne workshop of the decade was last weekend and boy, from the looks of it, it’s going to be a kick a** ten years. Just like the opening party the weeken… Read More
2020-01-27 23:47
It’s been 6.5 years since I rented my first studio. It was a true artist studio where I spent weekends (I had a 9-5 gig at the time) making some of my first handmade lingerie. I starte… Read More
2020-01-23 01:47
Wow, wow, WOW! What an amazing event last weekend! The weather was not in my favor, but over 60 people came out to support the opening of a new version of Madalynne, a Philadelphia lingerie… Read More
2019-11-26 01:59
The Barrett Bralette has surpassed all my expectations. It’s surprising to me because as a designer, it’s my personality to create new and unique items. Let’s be real &ndas&hell…Read More
2019-10-28 22:41
London, Los Angeles, San Francisco and now Washington D.C. A monsoon downpour and Marine Corps marathon that blocked all the roads couldn’t stop me or these ladies from a special Bra M… Read More
2019-10-22 00:18
It seems so far away, but I’m sure a year will fly by. In a little less than 365 days, I’ll be walking down the aisle… in a wedding dress that I made. When I got engaged i… Read More
2019-10-08 00:20
Released in Fall 2018, PFAFF® creative icon is the brand’s top of the line, most advanced machine that combines the best features for sewing, quilting, and embroidery. Before sewin… Read More
2019-08-06 00:47
Up until this point, I’ve embroidered basic letters in one color. It’s been almost a year since my first embroidery project ever using PFAFF® creative icon and since I was a… Read More
2019-07-26 00:47
I’m so thrilled to release my newest pattern with Simplicity and guess what, it’s not lingerie! The 8995 is a pajama set – jammie set – that is meant to be the cozies… Read More
2019-07-12 00:17
I had 2 afternoons to spare in London. Fabric shopping was an option, which I did briefly with Hannah from Evie La Luve. We scouted out Goldhawk Row for about an hour – I have been, sh… Read More
2019-06-26 12:00
Lingerie sewists, get excited! Today, I’m teaming up with Sew Essential to giveaway two tools that make sewing more fun, easier, quicker – 1 Olfa Self Healing Cutting Mat and 1 F… Read More
2019-06-18 00:25
It’s been about 10 months since Madalynne Studios got a huge upgrade in terms of sewing machines. Last October, PFAFF’s newest and top of the line machine – the creative ic… Read More
2019-05-23 18:37
It’s here, it’s here! I’ve waited 9 long months for this weekend – #MDW. Being from Florida, I live for the heat and *slight* humidity. Just a touch, but not enough… Read More
2019-05-22 00:28
Released just over a month and a half ago, the Raquel is meant to be a stylish alternative to your everyday bralette. It is a new, fresh design that offers something different to the lingeri… Read More
2019-05-15 23:42
It was just a year ago that Expect Lace opened its doors in Philadelphia. Twelve months later, it’s still at the top of my list of the best lingerie store in the city. It is the only l… Read More
2019-05-15 00:52
The day before Mother’s Day, last weekend’s Bra Making with Madalynne workshop was extra special. A percentage of the sales from class went to Breastcancer.org. I made the donat… Read More
2019-04-30 00:39
Bra making was in full bloom last Saturday at the first workshop of the spring season. Even though the studio was decked out in all things spring – pink + white roses, pink gingham din… Read More
2019-04-25 23:15
Just like snowflakes, not all bralettes are made the same. While I agree that it’s the best invention since the sewing machine (duh!), soft bras vary greatly. At Madalynne, there is t… Read More
2019-04-10 00:19
I met Alisa Kahn, a local Philly lifestyle blogger, when I wasn’t wearing my lingerie hat. Some of you may know, some of you may not, but before Madalynne Intimates was my full time gi… Read More
2019-03-19 23:29
Can you believe that it’s been a little over year since the Barrett bralette was released? Thirteen months later and it’s still going strong! Since the day it came out, I’v… Read More
2019-03-06 01:24
Foam bra cups can add so many things to a bra – provide a nice shape and add support, comfort and coverage. I started offering DIY lingerie kits for the Madalynne X Simplicity 843… Read More
2019-02-27 01:46
Up until recently, the DIY side and the RTW side of Madalynne were separate. There were DIY kits for lingerie sewing patterns, and then there were RTW lingerie that were sold in boutiqu… Read More
2019-02-22 02:07
The newest boutique to carry Madalynne Intimates, Interwoven, hosted me at their super trendy, Asbury Park boutique to celebrate. It was a cold Sunday, and the Sunday before Valentine’… Read More
2019-02-17 15:43
Somebody caught the love bug at Saturday’s Bra Making with Madalynne workshop. It was me! I’m not a big Valentine’s Day person, but this year, I got into the mood with not… Read More
2019-02-04 19:03
I’ve sewn jackets, I’ve sewn skirts, I’ve sewn blouses, I’ve sewn t-shirts, but when it comes to embroidery, I’ve had very limited experience. Hardly, if any. M… Read More
2019-01-30 01:22
I met my best friend online, I met my boyfriend online, and I met Courtney, blogger behind Journey to Courtney, online. Our online paths first crossed when she modeled for Expect Lace, a Phi… Read More
2019-01-27 18:53
I’m so, so, so excited to be coming back to the blogosphere after a break this holiday – first a trip to Florida to see my family for Christmas followed by a trip to Milan + Mont… Read More
2019-01-19 21:51
For U.S. history buffs, the allure of Philadelphia is evident. It’s the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution and home to the Liberty Bell and Indepen… Read More
2018-11-18 21:25
I remember standing inside J.W. Marriott Las Vegas during PFAFF® annual convention last October when their newest sewing and embroidery machine, the creative icon, was unveiled. Th… Read More
2018-11-12 23:54
Halloween is over – these past few weeks and next, I and I’m sure you are eagerly awaiting the upcoming long weekend when we get to put on our OOO email, gram up our turkey dinne… Read More
2018-11-06 02:01
Ironing -it’s an essential step in sewing that can transform a me-made garment from looking handmade to professional. About halfway through a Bra Making Workshop, usually after the fir… Read More
2018-10-25 00:33
Surprisingly, the most common question I’ve received after releasing my new online DIY lingerie class with Creativebug is not about direction of greatest stretch, or where to buy Odif… Read More
2018-10-20 05:00
Having the right tools is just as important as having the right fabric and trims. The blush pink metallic stretch mesh in this Barrett Bralette kit and this Madalynn… Read More
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