Bra making tutorial

Tracing and adding the seam allowances to a bra pattern.

A comprehensive list of bra making supplies listed by materials then a list of online suppliers of that material by region.

I've been fairly quiet for two reasons. One is I haven't felt like blogging and the other is because I am on another bra-making binge. I've sewn at least six bras with only one fitting. That is a complete bummer. If you don't already know, You have to nearly complete the bra before you can try it on. Of course by then it's too late to make alterations. I've used up a fair amount of supplies and I'm desperately in need. All is not lost. I've made an amazing discovery and I hope this discovery…

Do you have a worn out bra that you love? Deconstruct it and turn it into a sewing pattern so you can make your own well-fitting bras.

Learn how to make a bra with a foam cup lining! In this 3-part tutorial, you'll learn how to make a bra with a seamed foam lining. Many of these techniques can be used for adding foam to swimsuit cups, too! The pattern I used for demonstration was a custom drafted pattern, but these techniques work for any full-band bra. (To read about the difference between full band and partial band bras, see my article on Bra Anatomy.) Photo is of one of my sets--a foam-lined bra and the Ladyshorts. Intro…

#shortsThis is how I make my own foam cups:- I am using 4 mm thick bra making foam- I trim off the seam allowances (except the underwire lines) for the foam ...

If you have recently lost a lot of weight or happened to purchase a bra that is a few sizes too big, this How to Resize a Bra tutorial is exactly what you need. Forget going to Victoria's Secret for an expensive bra when you can save your favorites! This amazing tutorial shows you exactly how to alter the back strap of a bra to make it fit perfectly. If your bras feel uncomfortable, it might be time to measure your bra size and reevaluate the size you are wearing. Luckily, if you find out…

Bra making the easy way with this simple, bra refashion DIY tutorial. Makeover your old bras into sexy, lace ones with this creative guide....

Today I'll be cutting out my pieces and get started sewing. First, let's make some some changes to your cup pattern to work with foam. As I mentioned yesterday, these techniques can be used with any bra cups. I'd recommend starting with a pattern that you are familiar with making. It can have any kind of seaming. If your favorite bra pattern is a frameless bra (Kwik Sew 3300 is one example of these), there are tricks to stitching in the channeling in such a way that doesn't fold the foam…

The Maya Sewing Bra Pattern is for a three-piece cup bra. The horizontal cup seam is above the apex and has non-detachable Adjustable straps. It is a full frame, Underwired, and a back closure with 2 or 3 hook-eyes. The pattern is available in … Read More