June 2015 – AFI Atelier

How to sew a bra – Step 8.1: Sewing the band – Preparing the cradle

30 June 2015/0 Comments/in Sewing, Tutorials /by AFI

Before assembling the band we need to stabilize (prepare) the cradle. The cradle is the fix part that offers most of the support.

How to sew a bra – Step 7.5: Sewing cups – Finishing the cup

24 June 2015/0 Comments/in Sewing, Tutorials /by AFI

There is only one thing left to finish the cup. Is to apply some embellishment. I chose a thin stretch lace.

How to sew a bra – Step 7.4: Sewing cups – Attaching all cup layers

22 June 2015/0 Comments/in Sewing, Tutorials /by AFI

Arrange pieces. Right side is facing you – both the foam and lace. Careful to match left lace cup under the left foam and right lace cup under the right foam.

How to adjust the bridge on my bra pattern

17 June 2015/0 Comments/in Sewing, Tutorials /by AFI

Hello ladies! Have you ever had problems with the bra bridge? Not wide enough? Too narrow? This post will show you hot to adjust the bra bridge.

How to sew a bra – Step 7.3: Sewing cups – Sewing cup top layer

14 June 2015/0 Comments/in Sewing, Tutorials /by AFI

Prepare your cup pieces that were cut from lace. On your pieces there will be notches. When joining pieces together notches must match.

Testing my bra pattern – exhibit nr 2

10 June 2015/0 Comments/in Patterns, Sewing /by AFI

Here’s a new bra I made for testing my pattern. After the first test bra I concluded – cups are a bit pointy. For this version (called version nr 3) I altered only the cup shape – added roundness

How to sew a bra – Step 7.2: Sewing cups – Sewing foam

4 June 2015/0 Comments/in Sewing, Tutorials /by AFI

Prepare your sewing machine for sewing foam. I’ve told you that I use this special foot. It has a guide right in the middle.

Testing my bra pattern – first sample

2 June 2015/0 Comments/in Patterns, Sewing /by AFI

Do you remember how I have teased you with some hints about my bra pattern? Here is the first sample – a finished bra in beige satin and lace.

A cotton shirt for my mom

1 June 2015/0 Comments/in Sewing /by AFI

Beautiful fabric again. This was a shirt one size smaller than my mom wears.