Bra makers manual

This is the original and first book of its kind, written as a textbook for the custom bra-maker. Home sewers up for a bit of a challenge will find this book a complete reference on bra design, draft, fit, and construction. Even if you never sew a bra for anyone else, you will thoroughly enjoy making your own well-fitting and supportive bras.

Author Beverly Johnson explains how to obtain the pattern for your bra there are many sources and how to change that one basic pattern into a library of bra styles and designs. You will learn to fit like a pro, how to choose and control fabric, and how to duplicate all of the professional techniques you see in ready to wear — including strapless, nursing, and mastectomy bras.

There are optional patterns to purchase that were developed for use with this book. When she started teaching, the lack of well-fitting commercial bra patterns and good quality supplies became glaringly apparent; and so, she made a double-sided decision.

One — she determined to engineer a bra pattern for her students, one that would encompass all the unique sizes of the women she met. Two — she was adamant about only selling top quality supplies; supplies that were readily available to the bra-making industry, but not to the fabric stores or the home sewist. Bra-makers Supply put out its first one-page catalogue in This caused business to explode! Soon stores were calling wanting bra-making classes.

The suitcase was big enough that Beverly could have travelled in it herself! At the same time, the stores were asking where they could buy the supplies they wanted for their customers. The pound suitcase, however, was not built to last. Just try lifting a suitcase full of underwires, class notes and fabrics! Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Add this book to your favorite list ». Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4.

Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of The Bra-makers Manual. Jul 23, Barbara Deal rated it it was amazing. There are two volumes in this series of definitive manuals for bra-making. Both are very well written, with clear descriptions of the construction of bras and an exhaustive coverage of the topic. A must, if you have an interest in the actual construction of your own undergarments or bathing suits.

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How to use special sewing machine tools and features particular to bra making. Cart 0.