Take your sewing skills to the next level in our three-day bra making workshop.
With personalized bra fittings and sewing instruction, you take home the skills to make your own bras any time you want.
Duration: 2.5-day workshop -- dates TBC. Get in touch with us if you are interested!
Where: To be confirmed
What you will sew:
- The Black Beauty Bra by Emerald Erin (Canadian Bra Pattern designer), a classic medium coverage balconette style underwired bra. For those who prefer bras without underwires, you have the option of not inserting the underwires.
What the class covers:
- Introduction
- Bra anatomy and all its parts
- Fabrics, elastics and findings
- Fitting
- Measurements and choosing the right size
- Toile making
- Cutting of bra fabric
- Bra construction
- Cups and frame
- Applying elastic
- Hardware and finishing
What you will receive/ bring home:
Your very own custom-fit bra and the knowledge to create more on your own!
- All project material and tools & equipment will be provided at the class.
- You will bring home the pattern pieces of your custom-fit bra
- You will receive soft copy of the instructions and the Black Beauty bra pattern in different sizes at the end of the workshop
- You will enjoy access to Yuzu and Pear's step by step video tutorials on the making of the Black Beauty bra
Prerequisite:
Students who have attended our tee-making workshop, or with prior sewing experience with stretchy fabrics.
Measurement Guide
- Under-bust measurement: Measure directly under your bust, holding the tape measure snug.
- Bust measurement: Measure over the fullest point of your bust, be sure not to pull the tape measure too tight.