Draw your larger sections with straight lines first

Select a pattern designed for stretch fabrics. Look for simple seam construction if you are new to working with stretch-satin fabric.

Lay out your pattern, using the with nap layout suggested by your pattern. Use pattern weights instead of pins when cutting to avoid snagging or damaging your stretch satin.

Lay the V-neck, spaghetti strap tank top on a clean, flat surface cheap lingerie. Lay a ruler just below the bottom of the "V" and draw a line across the shirt. Cut across the shirt at this line. You can discard the bottom section of the shirt or save it for another project. Cut off the straps from the remainder of the shirt.

Pinch together the fabric at the bottom point of the "V" and sew a few stitches through the pinched area to keep the shape.

Draw your larger sections with straight lines first. Use your ruler, right angle, and French curve template to set your measurements to paper. Add seam allowance to each line after you sketch each section.

Draft the cups next. Since the cups are the most rounded pieces, a template with various circle sizes can help give you the shape. Also use your French curve and right angle together to get the proper curve angle for each cup of the bra.

Sketch and re-sketch. There is a lot of room for error with so many curves and angles, so it is wise to draw, measure, re-draw, and measure again until you are confident your pattern is precise.

Test your pattern. Always create a mock-up of your pattern and see how it fits before using it with your final fabric. Designers have fittings for a reason and it all starts with the mock-up and adjustments are made from there. The same holds true here.

Choose an invitation with a lacy background and an elegant script if the bride is young or a little bit shy. If you're making the invitations, cut out corset shapes from pink cardstock. Glue lace and ribbon to each corset shape. Add a cute poem, such as "Sue is going to be a Mrs., let's get her dressed for those wedding-night kisses!" Include the date, location and time of the shower underneath the poem.

Co-ed Invitations
If you're holding a co-ed shower, cover the front of the invitation with paper cutouts of boxer shorts, panties and bras. Include a note asking guests to bring matching sets of pajamas, robes, thongs and slippers for the bride and groom. Add a size guide for the groom, as well as the bride.