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Monthly Musing ~ First time nerves
Helen Cloke beginner advice lingerie supplies
This month I launched an online business. It's all brand new. Never having been involved with e-commerce before I've had a lot of learning to do and luckily I've had some skilled people holding my hand and guiding me along the way.
These feelings of excitement, uncertainty and intimidation, reminded me of how I felt years ago when I wanted to start making bras but had no clue how to go about it. So for those of you who may be looking at photos of all the pretty, handmade bras out there and feeling the same way I felt as a newbie bra maker then here is my advice for you (now if only I could go back in time and tell it to myself!)
My mods and match-ups ~ The Watson bra:The Hepburn kit
Helen Cloke lingerie kit lingerie supplies the hepburn watson bra
My version: The Watson looks great kept simple and basic but I made a few style alterations to my set to take it next level.
It's easy to make a matching set with the Watson. Both a bra and bikini brief are included in this pattern and both require approx. a 75% stretch, knit fabric. This pattern is a great place to start as a beginner!
Mini Review ~ Watson bra and bikini
Helen Cloke lingerie kits pattern review scuba soft cup bra stretch lace the hepburn kit watson bikini watson bra
It's easy to make a matching set with the Watson. Both a bra and bikini brief are included in this pattern and both require approx. a 75% stretch, knit fabric. This pattern is a great place to start as a beginner!
Colour Inspiration ~ July 'On Brand'
Helen Cloke colour inspiration lingerie kits on brand
From the crisp, dark denim blue to the soft, dove grey and with the brights in between, I'm in love with my colour choices!
When deciding how I would like Nellie Joans to look, my keywords were 'Arty', 'Bright', 'Precise' and 'Graphic.' and my colour choices flowed on from these.
So, how does this translate into lingerie making inspiration?
Hello ~ 15 Things About Me (and a discount code)
Helen Cloke
In the 'About' tab I've written all about how I started off making my own lingerie, what inspired me to take over the running of what was Elle-Joans, why I rebranded it 'NellieJoans' and what my future plans are. But what about behind all that? I thought it would be fun to explore what makes me as individual as the lingerie I make.