Category Sewing
Update on my bra pattern progress
I have been working on this silently. A new test bra is on my sewing table, here's an inside of a cup.
Can you spot how many stitches are there? I surely lost count!
How to sew a bra – Step 8.1: Sewing the band – Preparing the cradle
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.