Hey everyone! I have a fun Cottesloe hack tutorial today – tie straps! I like the idea of the straps being adjustable, and I’m sure it’s perfect for any nursing mamas. It can be done with any of the views – one piece or bikini. You can make the straps short and stubby, long and tied in a bow, rounded or pointy. This is just a starting point! I actually made two versions, and I’ll show you both at the end.
It’s pretty simple when you think about it – just extend the straps on the pattern! But don’t fret if the hack still makes you nervous, I’ll walk you through every step I made – from pattern adjustment to construction. Let’s do it!
Hey everyone! Holly here! I’m here with a tutorial that has been a long time coming. I’ve been adding these sweet little shoulder ruffles to my 
We get so many questions about the wonderful models on our website and social media; all about their sizes, heights and what patterns they’re wearing in particular shots. So, we’re super excited to announce that we’ve made a special page all about these lovely ladies you see in Megan Nielsen patterns! The page details all the model’s measurements, what sizes they wear in my patterns and if we make any adjustments for them.
If you are making a View D Cottelsoe bikini, we are going to finish up today with the underbust band and waistband! Instead of using the thin 1/4″ elastic insertion method along the waistline and underbust like in view C, we will be inserting wider 1″ elastic inside bands which provides extra support.