Sewing Pattern Review: Bella Sunshine is Back with Primrose Panties & Coraline Camisole!

After a new member was introduced to the Bella Sunshine Designs family, Melissa is back in full force pattern designing!  

She has created the most comfortable daily wear panties and layering camisole - for 15-18|" dolls, newborns through teen sizing, and ladies up to 5XL.

The Coraline Camisole is an easy sew - and uses Fold Over Elastic.  The instructions are clear on how to sew the elastic on - it really isn't as scary as you think it is if you have never sewn with it before. 

 

The camisole is a loose, yet curve appealing fit - and doesn't cling onto your skin, hence covering up some lumps and bumps.  

Remember to grade to your size if your bust differs from your hips/waist. It truly does make for the glove fit. 

I used a lightweight Cotton Lycra from Water Tower Textiles for my Camisole

The Primrose Panties are another easy to sew garment - perfect for larger scraps.  You can also colour block scraps together to make a fun pair of panties. 

What do I love most about these panties?

- The gusset has hidden seams - thus no scratching where you don't want uncomfortable feels
- There are several rises - from low to high depending on your preference
- Bands, Elastic, or Fold Over Elastic binding options
- Regular or Boyshort options
- You feel like you aren't wearing panties!  No adjustments required throughout the day - something I haven't found with other panties I have made to date!

The cute organs fabric is from Zenith & Quasar Fabric.  The Unicorns and Panda Fabric are from Okee Dokee Fabrics

 

 

And finally, I whipped up some super scrap busters for Chloe, the 18" Doll.  

She looks super stylish in both her bra and panties set and dress length camisole!

Another easy sew - and the binding is sewn in prior to making those tiny circle seams, so you won't be swearing because you missed fabric in the seam, or sewed up your finger again.  

Dolls really ought not to be naked underneath their clothing, and this is the perfect easy solution!


The Doctor Who Fabric was a special order through Water Tower Textiles, and the Owl Fabric was from Okee Dokee Fabrics.

 

 

Camisole and Panties patterns can be purchased separately, or in several different Bundle packages:

- Newborns to size 12 Girls - Camisole or Panties
- Ladies - Camisole or Panties
- Dolls - Camisole or Panties

- Ladies AND Girls Bundle - Camisole or Panties
- Girls and Doll Bundle - Camisole
- Doll, Girls, AND Ladies Bundle - Camisole

Until next sew!

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Sewing Pattern Review: Bella Sunshine Designs Sophia Racerback

***ON SALE July 10-18!

Ladies:  Regular $10 - Release $6.50 w/code BSDSophia

Girls: Regular $9 - Release $5.50 w/code BSDSophia

Bundle it up: Regular $17 - Release $10 w/code BSDSophiaBundle



I love a good tank top. 

I also love clothes that are more flowy and less tight fitting for daily wear, or hanging out. 

The Sophia is a knit racerback pattern with a lovely flowy bottom.

I sewed up size 4 overbust without grading for waist/hips as usual (I'd grade to a 12/14 for waist/hips otherwise).  

I did this for a few reasons: 
1) Lack of fabric that was flowy enough
2) I didn't want it to look TOO big on the bottom

The end results?  A top I feel comfortable in, and love to show off!

The armcycle is great on me and not too tight despite my larger biceps (vs biceps on a "store model" comparable size), and my fabric flows nicely without weird bulges. 

 


I can wear this with my racerback bras, regular sports bras, or even my sultry lacy bras with a little somethin' somethin' showing on my back. 

I'm 5'-2", and didn't shorten it, as I generally like longer length tops - this means I can wear this Racerback with leggings, but not show my big caboose to the world. 

The sizing for ladies is as follows:
- Overbust: from 30" to 59.75"
- Waist: from 23.5" to 53.5"
- Hips: from 33" to 59.75"
- Bicep: from 9.75" to 22.5"

You can also purchase the pattern for Girls sizing from 6 months to 12 years old as well! 

My first top was made with a very light sweater knit (which can show every bulge and bump with the wrong pattern) and another random light sweater knit for the purple bindings. 

My second top was made from Double Poly Brushed fabric, and is so soft. I want to pet it and snuggle with it. 

I'm weird. 

This pattern took about an hour or so from cut to finish, and the instructions are simple to follow.  

I didn't even have to use my seam ripper on either top!  

This doesn't happen often. 

I've made one other Racerback pattern previously, and the Bella Sunshine version is definitely easier and I just love the different flattering shape in comparison with your typical Racerback.  

I feel you will too!

Sew On!