I’ll be showing you how to sew a bra from scratch at home. I’ll be showing you one way to draft your own custom-fit bra pattern.
When it comes to choosing the right bra, comfort and fit are crucial factors for every woman. Wireless bras have gained popularity in recent years due to their comfortable design and numerous benefits.
I have said time and again the importance of getting fitted correctly. I even made a post attempting to help you to fit yourself from home, but hopefully I make it clear enough in this post that this should only be a guideline, a starting point for fitting yourself by eye and that nothing beats a good professional fitting. That being said, perhaps it is good to explore how different breast shapes can also affect the bra size you need. Different shapes and sizes will fit not only different ‘labels’ but different shapes of bras. Bra database ‘Bratabase’ asks members...
A comprehensive list of bra making supplies listed by materials then a list of online suppliers of that material by region.
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.
Tracing and adding the seam allowances to a bra pattern.
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.
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 gives them shape and support. I've been promising a
In this post I’ll give you a preview of the actual bra drafting process in the new ‘e-course in the making’ for the Merckwaerdigh Method. In an earlier post I’ve explaned ho…
Welcome fellow bra and lingerie sewing enthusiasts! This page lists shops around the world that sell lingerie supplies with a focus on bra making. What you can find here: Shops that offer international shipping. Shops that carry supplies (fabric, notions) for making lingerie and bras. It isn't a resource for bra patterns and I don't include them here. Disclaimer: Cloth Habit is not affiliated with any of the shops on this page and there are no affiliate or sponsored links. My experience with these shops is purely as a customer or through word of mouth. I strive to keep this
I share the most common sewing stitches used in bra making along with details about when and where to use them, their specifications (length and width, when applicable), also which needle, thread and pressure foot to use!
Welcome your love for DIY fashion with our selection of 10 easy DIY bralette patterns. Each free bralette sewing pattern comes with step-by-step instructions and a PDF guide. These bralette sewing patterns cater to a range of styles, from delicate lace to sleek silk, perfect for creating personalized bras at home. Craft a bralette truly special for yourself or as a unique gift for a friend. Our bralette sewing pattern guide ensures your sewing experience is both enjoyable and fruitful, with practical tips and accessible instructions. Ready to stitch up a storm of style and comfort? Our compilation of DIY
One of the best things about making your own bras is the ability to modify sewing patterns to achieve different looks and still get the same great fit. Today, I want to show you how to adjust our Devonshire bra pattern to change the original balconette cups to a half-cup silhouette.
Hi, Ladies! This is Andie of Sew Pretty in Pink and Megan of The Green Violet. Today and tomorrow, we’re going to walk you through which materials we like to use, our favourite suppliers, and…
What a delight to be asked to be a guest blogger on Sewcialist! I’m excited to be able to write about a subject very close to my heart – bras for the bigger bust. So what qualifies me to writ…
I share the most common sewing stitches used in bra making along with details about when and where to use them, their specifications (length and width, when applicable), also which needle, thread and pressure foot to use!
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 Tutorials How to Make Seam Tape for Bras (Video)
Updated 2023: A list of the Top 19 (Plus 11 more!) free bra and bralette patterns and DIY tutorials, including details needed to pick the right pattern for you.
In this post I’ll give you a preview of the actual bra drafting process in the new ‘e-course in the making’ for the Merckwaerdigh Method. In an earlier post I’ve explaned ho…
When I decided to add a little bra making to my list of sews for Sew the Year February I was nervous it was going to be a bit of a disaster. I mean, I have been putting this pattern off for 2 years, so it must be a hard as I had built it …
View the Petite bra sewing instructions and learn a new way to make a foam lined full band bra. The method differs from the basic full-band-method and that makes sewing process easy and quick.
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When it comes to choosing the right bra, comfort and fit are crucial factors for every woman. Wireless bras have gained popularity in recent years due to their comfortable design and numerous benefits.
Looking for the perfect bra sewing patterns for your next lingerie project? Check this list of a wide variety for all shapes and sizes.
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Here is another variation of the previous lined and padded bralet I posted a couple of months back. I got into a massive sewing streak in the last few months just making bralets and testing …
A comprehensive list of bra making supplies listed by materials then a list of online suppliers of that material by region.
Materials checklist and descriptions for bra-making.
View the Petite bra sewing instructions and learn a new way to make a foam lined full band bra. The method differs from the basic full-band-method and that makes sewing process easy and quick.
One of the most common questions I get on my shop is “How do I get started in Bra Making?” My usual response is to direct the person to join the Bra Makers Group – Beginners to In…
Welcome to the February 28th, 2021 Edition of Lingerie Sewing Round Up! If you are new around here, the Lingerie Sewing Roundup is a curation of a few projects, tips and tutorials, and ongoing even…
Unique to our bra styles, our new Devonshire bra has a two-piece vertically seamed cup to provide beautiful uplift. With this new style I thought it would be helpful to post the most common pattern alterations that you can use to customize the fit of your Devonshire. Like our Boylston bra, the Devonshire bra is a balco
Updated 2023: A list of the Top 19 (Plus 11 more!) free bra and bralette patterns and DIY tutorials, including details needed to pick the right pattern for you.
When it comes to choosing the right bra, comfort and fit are crucial factors for every woman. Wireless bras have gained popularity in recent years due to their comfortable design and numerous benefits.
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 back on itself. I couldn't cover that here, but
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.
A comprehensive list of bra making supplies listed by materials then a list of online suppliers of that material by region.
Bra making the easy way with this simple, bra refashion DIY tutorial. Makeover your old bras into sexy, lace ones with this creative guide....
