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How to sew a bra – Step 8.2: Sewing the band – Joining the cradle with the back wings

how to sew a bra

By now we have the cradle and the wings (cut from lace):
maya bra cradle and back wing
In this picture I’ve folded the cradle. There are two back wings.

maya bra sewing back wing to the frame

Remove pins and paper. Arrange pieces.

maya bra sewing back wing to the frame

Unfold the cradle. Split back wings and place them to the corresponding side. Facing you is the wrong side of the fabric. The right side of the lace faces the right side of the cradle.

maya bra sewing back wing to the frame

We are going to sew one wing at a time. Grab the cradle and the wing.

Joining the cradle with the back wings

Holding pieces together, turn so that the cradle faces you.

pinning the bra frame

Lace is sensible when it is sewn. The cradle is stable and is easier to manipulate on the sewing machine. Pin cradle and lace.

pinning the bra frame

Do the same for the second side.

sewing the maya cradle to the back

Now on to the sewing machine. Use a straight stitch.

And here’s the band:
maya bra band

maya bra band
Joining the cradle with the back wings
sewing maya bra band

Note: the way to sew the band I decided to show you is not the correct one. This is strictly related to side channels. My way is a lot easier for beginners. And I’ve found it is a lot better for stability and support.
The correct way would be, for the next step to sew in side channels. However, we will not do that. At this point we can consider the band ready. One thing you could do, is acknowledge the direction the seam allowance must sit.

My finger is pressing the seam allowance to the direction it must stay on a finished bra. What I recommend you:

– either press (using a cotton fabric)
– or hand baste

This way we will not have to worry when we will be sewing elastics on the band.

And we are finished with easy steps. Fun is coming soon – attaching cups to the cradle!

This article is part of a series of articles about How to sew a bra.

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