Edited to add: I've made a pdf file for these instructions. You can find it here.
As mentioned when I started this blog, I like to make a tutorial on making a bra. Today I will start with what you need to make a bra.
- Lycra (0,5 mtr makes usually one bra and two panties)
- Lace, with or without stretch. I usually buy 1,5 to 2 meters, but that is for panties too.
- Wire casing
- Narrow elastic for the lace in the upper cup
- Shoulder strap
- Elastic for lingerie (usually decorated with loops)
- Tule, only a small part necessary, used behind the tab center front
- Hook and eye closing
- Strap slides and rings
- Decoration for center front and at straps (optional)
- Cotton, only needed if you make panties too
- Wires (not in photo)
- (Fusible) interfacing for cup (also not in photo)
mainly for larger busts, must stretch a bit. I use special interfacing for lingerie, but could not find it on the internet.
And of course you need a pattern. There are several patterns available on the internet. I use my own made to measure pattern and have experience with patterns of Merckwaerdigh (Dutch) and Sewy (German), but can't recommend a pattern in the English language, by lack of experience.
Perhaps others can help with their experience.
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You amaze me with all your lingerie. I really should give it a try some day because I cannot even find my size bra (32DD) anywhere around here and have to order from figleaves.com. I will definitely be saving your tutorials :-)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you like it. And give it a try sometime. When you have a pattern that fits it is such a good feeling to be able to make your own lingerie. I am a D75 (34D in the conversion table) and it used to be difficult to find a good fitting bra. Now I have no rtw bra's anymore in my drawer. Just look at them for inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYour tutorial looks very helpful . Photos are beautiful. I have to read it carefully since I 'm getting the virus of bras-making, too. I have made by now two of them and even if they are far from being perfect, they are so much comfortable than the rtw I own! And it's a beautiful piece of garment to construct. The main issue is too find material and fabrics..
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