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"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.

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English
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143

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2013, Orange Lingerie LLC
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Table of Contents

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
Supplies : Equipment and supplies for bra making ; Evaluating bra findings and notions
Fabric : The guiding principles of fabric selection ; Something has got to give, or stretch ; Fabric amounts
Measuring for bra size : Testing underwire fit
Patterns : Pattern considerations ; Prepping the pattern ; Pattern layout
Testing and the toile : The bridge test ; Constructing the toile
Fitting : Band and frame ; Straps ; Cups
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.

Edition Notes

Published in
Middletown, DE?]
Copyright Date
2013

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
646.4/204
Library of Congress
TT677 .L64 2013

The Physical Object

Pagination
xi, 143 pages
Number of pages
143

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL37749899M
Internet Archive
demystifyingbraf0000loeh
ISBN 10
0989246116
ISBN 13
9780989246118
OCLC/WorldCat
889728886

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