Bra making pattern

Tracing and adding the seam allowances to a bra pattern.

There has been a huge revival of interest in making bras and underwear in general over the past year. I’ve been teaching bra construction for over 20 years, and today there are so many patterns to choose from that cover all possible size ranges. Most of these patterns are PDF downloads, but as bra pattern pieces are small, it’s unusual to have to stick pages together. Bras are not difficult to make, but they can seem a bit fiddly the first time you make one. Making a bra is no different to…

If you are getting serious about bra making and lingerie design it may be time to pick up a trusty book to have by your side. While there isn’t a large array of choices you will find that some industry leaders have written books that have everything a home sewist or aspiring custom bra maker will need.

I will never buy a bra again, and here is what I do instead! This video is all about the ultimate fashion hack: DIY bras. #DIYBras #LingerieRevolution #BraMaking #SustainableFashion #FashionDIY #CustomBras

Looking for a comfortable racerback style bra? Learn how to make your own DIY sports bra with this tutorial using a free pattern

One of the most satisfying and useful things to be able to make yourself is a bra. This is especially true if you take a larger or ‘awkward’ size, and have trouble finding attractive and well-fitting bras in the shops. This week, I’ll be showing you how to sew a bra from scratch at home. Today, I’ll be showing you one way to draft your own custom-fit bra pattern

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Pattern featured here the Black Beauty Bra Pattern in View A that I made. This post contains affiliate links. Hi guys! 2020 is around the corner and I know that many people are planning their sewin…

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…

It's been 10 years since I started sewing but I have only ever made 1 lingerie item so far. And I want to change that! Bra August 2021 is coming up in a couple of days and I am really excited about it this year. I will be fully immersing myself in the experience and using this annual photo challenge

This summer I have planned a few foam-lined bras for my wardrobe. One of these is going to be strapless style I can wear comfortably underneath my low-backed tops and dresses. Comfort being a key word, because I have never found a strapless that doesn't make me squeam. I like using foam linings when I want a supporting bra but also want to use an outside cup fabric that's really light or stretchy. For example, I made these bras from rayon jersey scraps because I loved the print, and the foam…

Hello and welcome back for Part 4 of this Sew Comfy Bra Sew-Along with Joy Mao! In our last post, we attached our band elastic, assembled and inserted our bra cups, and attached our channeling. Tod…

I took the plunge! Tried out the VERY popular Watson Bra Pattern by Cloth Habit. And boy and I glad I did!

Plus size bra and bralette sewing patterns to get you started on your lingerie sewing journey. Designed for everyday this non-padded bra provide support with a natural look and hook fastening provide optimum support.

I have a free vintage bra pattern for you to use! You may remember a couple months ago when I drafted and sewed my very own 1950's style...

Hello Sewing Enthusiasts! Are you ready to take your lingerie sewing to the next level? I'm excited to share with you a fantastic bra hack using my free PDF bralette pattern. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to transform your bralette pattern into two different types of bras that are perfect for all sizes and body types. Plus, it's a beginner-friendly project with detailed step-by-step instructions, so you can easily follow along and create beautiful bras! The best part? You can use any…

A lace racerback changes the look of your bra, it looks romantic and sexy and is very comfortable. You can show off your favorite laces with camis and backless tops.The good news is that it is very easy to add it to your favorite bra pattern. You can use it with any pattern with minor adjustments.

Feature on bra cup silhouettes and their corresponding pattern shapes.