Tutorials

How to Sew an Underwired Bra: A Starter’s Walkthrough

How to Sew an Underwired Bra: A Starter’s Walkthrough So, making your own underwired bra feels a bit much, doesn’t it? Honestly, though, if you’ve

15 differences between London and Classic

I was recently asked what’s so different about London? Both London and Classic are based on my own BCD method of sizing, so isn’t London

Designing Your Dreams: Why the Underdressed Podcast is a Must-Listen for Every Home Sewist

Underdressed – the podcast designed especially for us For those of us in the home sewing community, bra-making is often seen as the ultimate test

A Bra Band Elastic Testing Worksheet

A Bra Band Elastic Testing Worksheet In my last post I described why bra band elastic testing matters, but today, I have prepared for you

Test Bra Band Elastic Before You Sew

Test Bra Band Elastic Before You Sew Before you cut fabric, before you thread the machine, before you wonder why this bra feels different from

How to Adjust a Bra Band for Different Elastic Stretch (and Get Consistent Fit)

How to Adjust a Bra Band for Different Elastic Stretch (and Get Consistent Fit) If you’ve ever sewn two bras from the same pattern –

A Guide to Bra Band Elastic: Stretch & Recovery

A Guide to Bra Band Elastic: Stretch & Recovery If there’s one thing I wish every bra maker understood sooner, it’s this:the band does the

TWO rows of topstitching and why you should do it

If you are new to bra-making, you might wonder why the designer asks for two rows of topstitching, found on the side seam and the

The Valentine Bra

Need some Valentine’s Day inspiration? For those of you interested in expanding your Slings skills from the LONDON CLASS, here is a little inspiration for

One Pattern, Three Looks: London Hacks you can do

We all have that one “Holy Grail” pattern—the one that fits like a glove and makes us feel like a million bucks. For a growing