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Altering Patterns: Lace sleep set
The second I saw this teal green lace, I knew I needed to make a lace cami and knicker set. It was the ideal width and the scallop edge...
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Dec 22, 20222 min read


Pattern Making: Boyshorts
When I was a teenager, boyshorts were the popular style of knickers to wear. They usually had a thick elastic waistband printed with a...
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Dec 16, 20222 min read


Blue Valentine: Making a pink and blue lace lingerie set
This year for Valentine's Day I wanted to make something a bit different. I made the usual red and pink sets of course, but I fancied...
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Dec 16, 20221 min read


Lingerie and Sleepwear Trends 2022
New Year, new trends. There are some exciting trends happening this year from the colours we are going to see to the popular shapes. Here...
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Dec 13, 20222 min read


How to make a covered bra strap
Covered straps are a luxury feature that can elevate any design. They are actually very simple to make, once you know how! When drafting...
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Dec 13, 20222 min read


Hot Hosiery
Now that we have passed Halloween and Guy Fawkes night, it's time to finally accept its about to get a lot colder! Transitioning to a...
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Nov 17, 20222 min read


October Sewing Round Up
This month I have been toiling a few new shapes; some styles I am still perfecting and some are ready to go! Here are my top 5 makes from...
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Nov 17, 20222 min read


How to make a triangle bra
Triangle bras are a classic lingerie style; they are a cute, sexy and comfortable style. This simple shape can actually be quite...
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Nov 17, 20223 min read


Tia and Celeste Bralette Inspiration
Having a catalogue of simple pattern shapes is a must for any sewer. These block shapes can be the start of some really exciting...
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Nov 13, 20222 min read


Finding Design Inspiration; from concept to product
One of my favourite parts of the creation process is research. I love being inspired, curating images and resources, developing a story...
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Nov 13, 20221 min read


An Exploration Into The World Of Knickers
When it comes to fashion most of us are slaves to trend, but people tend to be more loyal to a specific style of bras and knickers. This...
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Nov 12, 20224 min read


How to sew lingerie elastic
One of the first lingerie sewing techniques I was taught at university was how to attach plush back lingerie elastic. A simple pair of...
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Nov 12, 20223 min read


Lingerie Trends 2021
One of the most exciting parts of fashion is spotting new or potential trends and watching them grow into full blown style moments!...
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Nov 12, 20222 min read


Hello and welcome to the blog!
Welcome to the Maeve Design Studio blog! Maeve Design Studio is a crafty store selling sewing patterns, supplies and lingerie. We are...
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Nov 12, 20221 min read
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