Here are links to articles I wrote on sewing underwired bras. This is a process that can be done with EVERY bra pattern out there and is a great way to minimize using up supplies on something that doesn't fit. Click the images 👇below👇 for the individual articles.
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In case we haven't met yet... Hi, my name is Kristen Kemp. I am a Professional Sewist by career, specializing in Clothing Alterations on regular clothing and Formalwear, like wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses. I am also a Certified Bra Pattern Drafter and Instructor (Bare Essentials Method) by hobby."
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Check out the things I was learning about drafting bras on the bra blog, have personalized help from me on your own drafting journey, or use the Eve pattern for a custom fit.
Bras by Kristen:
Blog Journal of
Kristen's Bra-Making Journey
The Ultimate Bra Drafting Bundle
Article - The Eve:
Revolutionary to Bra-Making
The Eve Classic Modular Bra Pattern
I offer a texting service to help you fit bra patterns, now that I have the experience of having helped hundreds of women fit their patterns. There was little to no information on the internet that was useful when I started my journey, and even though we've come a long way in the last 10 years, it's almost the opposite problem... there's almost so much info, it's hard to know where to start. I have helped with many different patterns as well - not just the Eve Pattern, so PLEASE don't struggle alone, like I did.
When fellow Bra-Maker, Lindsie Rank, started the Sew Busty Blog, I was very honored to write the series of articles above for the Busty Community that sew to accommodate their clothing needs. It is EXACTLY the reason I do alterations on ready-to-wear clothing for a living, it is just another way of accomplishing the goal. Lindsie has the most amazing spreadsheet set up of designers that design clothing shapes for busty folks.
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you've found something useful, as my whole goal is that others won't struggle as much as I did when there was a severe lack of info on the internet!
PS. There are a few affiliate links, but rest assured all opinions are my own and I wouldn't share the links if I didn't believe in the products.
Topic in this post: #FoundationalGarments
Kristen sews because clothes don't come shaped like humans and people often think their bodies are the problem, which is a problem.
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Whether you're sewing or hiring a sewist, your clothing will be shaped like your undergarments. Therefore, it is imperative that you learn to buy the right bra. Checkout our post on bra fitting.
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