Tutorials

Step away from the French Lace! Why You Absolutely Must Sew a Test Bra First (& How to Read Wrinkles)

Let’s set the scene. You have your dream bra pattern printed. You have your gorgeous kit – maybe some import-quality black lace and silky duoplex.

The Perfect Bow Sew

I do like bows on my bras. I especially like when the bra has three bows – on the centre front and one on each

Sheer Cup Lining – the Wonder under

My newest pattern is a small part of a Master Bra-making Class about support. But while support options such as a power bar and sling

How to determine your BCD size

How to determine your BCD size? BCD sizing is a sizing method developed by Beverly Johnson in the 1990s. It is much more reliable and

No bow! Whatever will I use on the front of my bra?

Do you like those little bows on the front of your bra? Maybe you don’t like bows because they appear as a bump in your

The London Bra Master Class

The London Bra Master Class is a new concept in teaching bra-making. This modular London Bra Master Class provides the not just the pattern, and

How to convert from ABC to BCD

When I first started creating bra patterns for sale, I did them with the common ABC cup sizing. I am going to tell you… I

Why BCD is Better than ABC

A long time ago, as a new bra pattern designer, I faced decisions about bra sizing. It was, and still is, easy to be confused.

Easiest Way Ever to Cut Out Bra Pieces

I have a love/hate relationship with the cutting-out process. I only love cutting out when it’s done. I hate the way we have to either

The Omega Breast shape and how to fit them

Have you found that you buy a bra only to find that the wire at the underarm pokes you? Or after a short time, the