Friday, October 16, 2015

1940's Bra Sew-Along, and a Sewing Pattern Giveaway!



Update: This giveaway is now closed.

Well, my dear readers, it's that time again. I have the lingerie sewing bug. It's been ages since our last sew-along and I'm happy to say that my schedule has cleared just enough to allow me to host another one!
And the pattern I would love to make with you is my absolute favorite bra pattern, Depew #2013.

1940's style bra pattern Depew #2013 32"- 44" Bust.

I just most recently made this bra up in white satin and it turned out so beautifully, I thought, "Every girl should have one of these!" I wore this bra ll day yesterday under a semi-sheer top and it was so comfortable! I even had a lady approach me at a shop and say, "This is going to sound weird, but where can I buy a bra like the one you're wearing?" It seriously made my day.

Sadly you can't get a bra like this in stores anymore but I've had something in the works for a while now to make sewing your own easier and a bit more fun.
I've been working for months now to grade this pattern into many more sizes and have also partnered with Take & Make to offer a complete bra sewing kit with everything you need (including the pattern download) to sew the bra pictured below.

The bra sewing kit for pattern #2013.

The kit includes ready made straps and plush hook and eye closures that have been carefully matched with soft white satin, thread, and enough fine, soft muslin to sew a test version, with enough left over to line the bra if you should so choose. You can find the complete kit here.


We decided to go with white satin for the kits so that finding matching underwear wouldn't be a chore.

In one of my most recent posts we looked at an original 1940's bra to study the sewing details used. I'll be including these kinds of details in our sew-along posts and hopefully we'll all get to learn something new.

Top-stitch details are almost a must for any vintage bra!

And of course, this would be no sew-along launch without a giveaway! Next week I'll choose three winners from the comments on this post who will each get a digital copy of the bra pattern we'll be using.
To enter the giveaway here on A Few Threads Loose, simply leave a comment on this post letting me know you're in!

For an extra entry, you can do any or all of the following, just leave a comment letting me know about it!

I'll announce the winner of the giveaway on October 23rd and then we can start gathering our materials for the sew-along.


Happy sewing, and best of luck to the entrants!



Posted by Anna Depew at 8:12 PM
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61 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 16, 2015 at 8:25 PM

    Am so in!

    Looking forward to making this for a dear friend - as I don't think my 10e girls will fit!

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  2. UnknownOctober 16, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    So in! Gorgeous work on the top stitching. Can't wait for the sew a long! Also, I liked your FB page. :)

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  3. KurosakuranboOctober 16, 2015 at 8:34 PM

    Oh I´m in! I have been eyeing this pattern a while...
    And of course I follow Mrs Depew Vintage on facebook, where I also shared this.

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  4. HarilunaOctober 16, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    I'm in that's gorgeous! I already follow you on Facebook and through Bloglovin :)

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  5. Emileigh October 16, 2015 at 9:43 PM

    I'm super excited! Fitting vintage bra patterns has perplexed me for a while, so this will be good learning!

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  6. SusanOctober 16, 2015 at 10:20 PM

    I would love to try this! It is a really pretty bra! I follow you on Feedly and just liked you on Facebook. I also pinned the Sew-Along picture. This is my 4th attempt to comment on your blog and it doesn't work for the wordpress login. I hope I am not making multiple comments somewhere. Sorry if I am!! I will try the Google sign in instead.

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    1. SusanOctober 16, 2015 at 10:25 PM

      Well, that worked but it is not where I blog now. I'll figure it out at some point! :) I love Reign by the way!! The costumes are gorgeous!

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  7. PernilleOctober 16, 2015 at 10:35 PM

    I've been looking for a comfortable bra of this style for ages, and as you say they just don't make them like this anymore so I am definitely putting this pattern on my wishlist for Christmas! It looks absolutely wonderful :-)

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  8. Stoney Lonesome Sew WorksOctober 16, 2015 at 11:18 PM

    Very excited about my first foray into bra sewing! Ordering the kit right now.

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    1. Stoney Lonesome Sew WorksOctober 16, 2015 at 11:19 PM

      Like Susan above, not my current blog either. Could not post using a wordpress account. Is there a trick to it?

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  9. Dixie O'DareOctober 16, 2015 at 11:50 PM

    I am in if I can find the time, as I am currently hosting my own sew-along! I have liked your facebook page as well as followed you on bloglovin

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  10. UnknownOctober 16, 2015 at 11:53 PM

    Definitely in too!!!! :-D <3 :-D <3 :-D <3

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  11. AnonymousOctober 17, 2015 at 12:42 AM

    This bra is so beautiful I would want to wear it on the outside of my clothes.

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  12. aelithOctober 17, 2015 at 12:50 AM

    This is a great giveaway! Also the bra looks wonderful. I'd love to win a kit and thanks for doing the sew along too.

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  13. SuziecurlsOctober 17, 2015 at 1:28 AM

    How pretty! I am in. I also liked you on Facebook and am following your blog on Bloglovin!

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  14. RobinOctober 17, 2015 at 2:07 AM

    Ok--I'm in! Desperately needing a tutorial on how to make this. Will be following closely.

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  15. Antipodean StitcherOctober 17, 2015 at 2:21 AM

    This sounds great! I also started following your blog on Bloglovin.

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  16. BexOctober 17, 2015 at 3:04 AM

    I definitely need to make one (or more) of these. I can't wear underwire bras so this is perfect! Thanks for going to the effort of crafting this pattern!

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  17. freshcityfarmOctober 17, 2015 at 4:48 AM

    Awesome. I love that you are doing a sewalong! Count me in please :)

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  18. OnePerfectDayOctober 17, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    The bra looks great! I've been contemplating sewing vintage underwear for some time now. I think it's time I did!
    A sew-along sounds wonderful!

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  19. OnePerfectDayOctober 17, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    I follow on bloglovin'

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  20. OnePerfectDayOctober 17, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    I like Mrs Depew Vintage on facebook!

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  21. OnePerfectDayOctober 17, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    I shared this post on facebook!

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  22. OnePerfectDayOctober 17, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Pinned the sew-along kit photo!

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  23. Tropical ThreadsOctober 17, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    I'm planning on doing the sew-along. I've been wanting to try bra-making for ages, and need some help and guidance.
    I follow you on facebook, am about to share this post there, have pinned millions of images from your site, am prone to slight exaggeration ;-P and follow you on bloglovin' :-)

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  24. AngieOctober 17, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    Can't wait to follow along with this. 40s bras have not been my friend so far. :( and of course I follow Mrs. Depew on Facebook and your blog on my blogger dashboard. :) Also, I've got a pint rest board of the patterns on my wishlist, with more than a few Mrs. Depew... lol

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  25. Laura MaeOctober 17, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    I have been meaning to try bra sewing for almost a year -your sew-a-long is just the motivation I need to get started!

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  26. Raquel from J.C.October 17, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    I follow you on Blogloving and will pin this post to my pinterest board! Lovely Bra and exciting giveaway! Thanks!

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  27. AnonymousOctober 17, 2015 at 11:34 PM

    I have never made a bra, so this would be a good time to start! Thank you for entering my name in the giveaway!

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  28. MeganOctober 18, 2015 at 12:25 AM

    This little bra is so pretty! I'd love to be counted in :)

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  29. UnknownOctober 18, 2015 at 12:55 AM

    I've been looking for the perfect vintage bra pattern. I would love to win this beautiful pattern!

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  30. LivingVintage.etsyOctober 18, 2015 at 3:56 AM

    Looks like a gorgeous kit. Liked you on Facebook about a month ago. Count me in!

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  31. Frances from TexasOctober 18, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    It would be great fun to follow along, but am so swamped with the upcoming holidays. Also, my girls are so small I generally have to use a demi-cup bra, just not enough to fill even an A cup (should I be able to find one). Would this work for me, or would I be better off with one of your other styles? I have made my bras before, but there's something intriguing about the older vintage bras!

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  32. TanjaB.October 19, 2015 at 12:36 AM

    So exited! I am sewing a Vintage Suite from the 40ies right now, so this would be perfectly matching ...

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    1. TanjaB.October 19, 2015 at 12:39 AM

      And completly forgot: I follow your Blog with good old e- emailsubscription

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  33. CarlaOctober 19, 2015 at 12:55 AM

    I would love to join up on this. I have another side project to do, as well as class work. But bra sewing is very simple, thankfully.

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  34. CarlaOctober 19, 2015 at 12:58 AM

    I follow you on bloglovin (tinyangrycrafter)

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  35. CarlaOctober 19, 2015 at 12:59 AM

    I like you on facebook (via my personal page, and my fanpage; tiny.angry.crafts)

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  36. AnonymousOctober 19, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    I've been looking at your bra patterns to find one to make to go with a pair of navy and white satin French knickers I made and this would be perfect.

    I follow you on Facebook, follow the blog on Wordpress Reader and have pinned the bra above to my Vintage Sewing & Craft board on Pinterest.

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  37. LindaOctober 19, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    Lovely bra! I have not made any underwear yet, but would love to have a go!

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  38. Mugsy's in StitchesOctober 19, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    Hello there! OK, I've "pinned" your shop to my "Sewing and Fashion Inspiration" board.

    Have a fantastic day posting even more French fashion magazines in your Etsy shop to assist in the blowing away of my budget! *LOL*

    ;)

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    1. Mugsy's in StitchesOctober 19, 2015 at 3:13 PM

      And I shared it on my little blog, too...
      http://mugsysinstitches.blogspot.ca/2015/10/mrs-depew-has-great-contest-and-sew.html

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  39. vintagevisions27October 19, 2015 at 4:25 PM

    Excellent! I'm very excited about this sew a-long! I have two of your bra patterns but have not used then yet. So even if I don't win the giveaway this is a good excuse for me to get started on some new bras. I have a couple vintage ones that I love to wear but I know they will not last for ever!
    I also follow you on facebook and plan to share this sew a-long on my Emily's Vintage Visions FB page and Pinterest page.
    -Emily

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  40. MokkiOctober 19, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    Ooo... this is great. I'm in!

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  41. UnknownOctober 19, 2015 at 10:57 PM

    Yes! I'm in! I've been wanting to make this pattern for some time, and this is the perfect motivation.
    Annette

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  42. UnknownOctober 20, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    I am so excited, I just bought the kit and will eagerly await its arrival!

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  43. UnknownOctober 20, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    I have several of your bra patterns, but I don't have this one yet. I think I need it!

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  44. UnknownOctober 20, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    I just liked you on FB and pinned the sew-along on Pinterest.

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  45. graceOctober 20, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    I love this pattern! And super excited you have a kit it's so easy! I'm curious would this pattern work for plus sizes??? I'm also large busted (a h cup) I would love to know if it's possible for me to make one. Can't wait for the sew a long!!

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  46. UnknownOctober 20, 2015 at 4:49 PM

    Yes, please! I need some new bras, and this one looks great!

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  47. Sabine42October 21, 2015 at 3:57 AM

    Oh, how fun! I'd love to do this. I've used some of your other patterns for costume design projects. I'd love to sew one for myself :)

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  48. MelissaOctober 22, 2015 at 1:44 AM

    I purchased the white satin kit. Looking forward to my first sew-a-long.

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  49. UnknownOctober 23, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    Beautiful, and I'm just in time for the sew along! :D

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  50. UnknownOctober 23, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    Followed, liked, pinned, shared and shared! Thank you!

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  51. CarlaOctober 24, 2015 at 4:01 AM

    Pinned a photo to my Pinterest (tinyangrycrafts)

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  52. Lorrie AnsleyMarch 4, 2020 at 8:14 PM

    I would love this pattern in my size! I'm allergic to a chemical used in elastic and spandex so I use vintage patterns when ever possible. They're hard to find in larger sizes.

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    1. Anna DepewMarch 5, 2020 at 4:53 PM

      The giveaway closed back in 2015 but you can still find the pattern at our website! http://mrsdepew.com/lingerie-patterns/brassieres/40s-french-bra--2013.html

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  53. KerannaMarch 5, 2020 at 9:18 AM

    I'm in. I am a 1940s wartime reenactor. I make all the garments that show, would be lovely to have the correct bra for underneath.

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    1. Anna DepewMarch 5, 2020 at 4:52 PM

      The giveaway closed back in 2015 but you can still find the pattern at our website! http://mrsdepew.com/lingerie-patterns/brassieres/40s-french-bra--2013.html

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  54. AlexMay 15, 2020 at 2:17 PM

    I’m about to sew this in cotton woven fabric. So excited to be saying bye bye to ugly uncomfortable modern bras with hideous underwires.

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  55. AlexMay 15, 2020 at 2:17 PM

    I’m about to sew this in cotton woven fabric. So excited to be saying bye bye to ugly uncomfortable modern bras with hideous underwires.

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