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How To Sew Lingerie For Beginners (Virtual)

$40.00

Never sewn lingerie before but want to dive into the world of DIY intimates? Over the course of two sessions, learn the fundamentals of bra making that will set you up to move onto more intricate and complicated bra making projects.

SKU: INTROTOSEWINGLINGERIE Categories: ,
Description

Description

Never sewn lingerie before but want to dive into the world of DIY intimates? Over the course of two sessions, learn the fundamentals of bra making that will set you up to move onto more intricate and complicated bra making projects.

COURSE OUTLINE

Session 1:
1. Types of lingerie trims, fabrics and linings
2. How to use your fabrics and trims to fit a wide range of sizes
3. Finding your size
4. Underwire bra versus bralette
5. Full bust versus plus size lingerie
6. Favorite bra making tools
7. Direction of greatest stretch (DOGS)
8. Cutting out your pattern
9. Pattern adjustments

Session 2:
1. Sewing the Barrett bralette, a size-inclusive style available in sizes XS-3XL, from start to finish. The Barrett bralette is a pull on bralette that has adjustable shoulder straps, a triangle cut out at center front and an elastic band at the bottom. This style was chosen because it will expose you to stretch fabrics, elastic and trims.

DIY KITS

Click here to purchase a DIY kit. Kits for the Barrett or Brooklyn bralette can be used.

PREREQUISITE

Must know how to sew.

REFUNDS

Refunds are not available.