Bobbely Watson bra and bikini set

In my parcel from Pitt Trading last week, I had a length of bobbely white lycra.  It is listed on their website as winter white textured spot lycra, and was described as suitable for swimwear and activewear.  At first I was dissapointed, as it was lighter and more sheer than I expected.  You would need a good lining to use this for swimwear!!  It does have a lovely feel though, so it only took me a day or so to adjust my plans and decide that it was perfect for lingerie.

I bought a metre, so I have enough fabric to make several sets.  First time around, I went with the Watson bra and bikini pattern by Cloth Habit.

For the bra, I used a lightweight mesh for the lining.  I also put in underwire casing at the underbust seam.  I have done this on other bralette patterns, but not on the Watson before.  I was a little worried about bulk at the centre V.  I sewed both the casing cups in one continuous length, then snipped the centre V and top-stitched from the right side.

This actually turned out neater than I expected.

I only had just enough strapping elastic.  I probably should have left off the bra sliders, as they have been slid to maximum strap length.

This is my fourth Watson bra.  My past 3 have been worn, but they have never been my favourites.  In the past, I always thought my fabric choices were too stretchy.  This fabric is not too stretchy, so I think it is actually a fitting thing.  I think I need to alter the bra cup seam shape a little.  I have plenty of this fabric, so I might try this in the same fabric again.