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Madalynne Intimates is a woman-owned, Philadelphia-based brand offering size inclusive lingerie for all people. Our small team consists of four people and together, we offer DIY lingerie kits, hand crafted lingerie, and online + in-person bra making classes.

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How To Sew Lingerie For Beginners

$30.00

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.

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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 (not included in class fee).

PREREQUISITE

Must know how to sew.

REFUNDS

Refunds are not available.