I've finally done it! I've made the most comfortable bra ever. This is my fourth Linda bra by Pin Up Girl Patterns. I think I've mastered my fit.



I need to work on my stitching a bit. I have a few crooked stitches. Luckily, it doesn't show in the black. I need to get familiar with my machine and get my skills back up to snuff. The last bra I sewed was about 4 years ago!



I want to make more! I would love to work on my wardrobe, too. So, I'm not sure what I'll sew up next.

I used black 4.5oz Tencel twill from Blackbird fabrics. 

This was my first time sewing with tencel twill, so I had to learn how to handle the fabric as I went. I found that I had to finish all seams with a serger (instead of how the pattern did them), since the tencel had a tendancy to fray. I also had to make sure my iron was not too hot, since it started to get that shiny look that polyester gets when ironed too hot. 

The tencel has a nice cool hand to it. I'm not sure how it will breath until I wear it on a warmer day.

I made no adjustments to the blouse, and made the size according to my measurements (size 18). 

It feels a bit looser and shorter than I am used to, but it is meant to be tucked in. I think I will try a size down if I make it again. I may also add a second set of darts along the front to bring it in a little more. All the shaping comes from darts. The side seams are completely straight. I may also raise the sleeves a few inches if keeping them rolled up doesn't work.