Demystifying bra fitting and construction
By: by Norma Loehr
Publisher: Orange Lingerie LLC
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Middletown, DE?]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 143
ISBN-13: 9780989246118
Copyright date: 2013
Subjects: Brassieres; Design
Description: "Custom bras are wonderful sewing projects. They are easy to make, fit perfectly, and can be worn every day. But until now, the techniques of custom bra making have been difficult to access. Demystifying Bra Fitting and Construction reveals the secrets of bra couturiers, traching you what you have always wanted to know about fitting and sewing your own bras. Professional custom bra maker Norma Loehr breaks down the fitting and construction process into simple, easy to follow steps so you can get great results on your bra making projects. With easy-to-follow instructions, color photos, and a guide to sourcing materials, this book has everything you need to make your own professional looking bras in no time."--Back cover.
Table of contents: title: Bra basics : Basic bra anatomy ; How a bra should fit ; More good reasons for a good fit ; Putting your bra on ; Bra care and maintenance; title: Supplies : Equipment and supplies for bra making ; Evaluating bra findings and notions; title: Fabric : The guiding principles of fabric selection ; Something has got to give, or stretch ; Fabric amounts; title: Measuring for bra size : Testing underwire fit; title: Patterns : Pattern considerations ; Prepping the pattern ; Pattern layout; title: Testing and the toile : The bridge test ; Constructing the toile; title: Fitting : Band and frame ; Straps ; Cups; title: Techniques : Construction sequence ; Sewing seams ; Topstitching ; Trimming seam allowances ; The finished upper cup ; The clean finished bridge ; Attaching lingerie elastic ; Attaching underwire casing ; Side boning ; Straps ; Attaching back straps ; Hook and eye closure ; Attaching bow/centerpiece decoration ; Cutting underwires down to size ; Bending underwires ; Replicating your success ; A short lesson on dyeing ; Fabric manipulation.