Four Tips for Making a Hook and Eye Closure - Orange Lingerie

The Leverett sewing pattern presents all sorts of possibilities for customizing your bras with a unique hook and eye closure. While making a hook and eye closure by hand takes a bit of work (a.k.a. hand sewing!), I have some tips and tricks to make it easier. 1. Choose the Right Fabric Successful sewing projects start with the right fabric choice and the Leverett is no exception. I recommend a stable, low to no movement fabric. I also find that fabric prints make it easier to get a nice looking result, especially if hand sewing is not your thing! If your fabric is on the thin side, be sure to use a fusible interfacing to provide body and stability. You can read my post on how to manipulate fabric for a tutorial. 2. Match the Thread Your thread should match your selected fabric as closely

AllChestsWelcome: Bringing Things to a Close – Creating Your Own

How to sew an hook & eye on a bra ?

Bra Fit Tips and Tricks-How to Tell if You're Wearing the Right Bra

How to Sew a Hook and Eye: 15 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

AllChestsWelcome: Bringing Things to a Close – Creating Your Own

One Trick I Teach in All My Workshops - Orange Lingerie

Four Tips for Making a Hook and Eye Closure - Orange Lingerie

LilipaDesigns Lusamine in pattern size 4'4 and a 28 band! Closest

How to Sew a Hook and Eye: 15 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

How to Sew a Hook and Eye: 15 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow