I don't know if this has been mentioned already but I totally take apart my old bras and use their cups to make new bras. If the foam cup is still ok in your t-shirt bra, take off the band and either make a pattern with the pieces or frankenstein it into a pattern you purchased. If the fabric is looking a little worn out I pick the cover off and put new fabric on the cup too! It's a real game-changer.
You should try to salvage the T-shirt bra :D The cups have probably molded over time to your breast contours and might be impossible to replace. Fix the broken parts with your new bra making knowledge.
She could probably use the pattern for the band and straps and just skip the cup steps and instead use the cups from her bra. Especially since it seems that the problems are the band and clasps being worn out.
@@morganpavelka4945 wait $30??? I literally spent $400 on three bras a few months ago 😨 (was supporting a local business of course). But omg I need to check this out. Hopefully she ships on the US 🙏🏽
As someone who is in their final year of an intimates degree at uni (Fashion Contour at London College of Fashion) I can tell you bra making is one of the hardest things you learn to do 😂 once you can make a bra, you can make anything
i would also like to see you repair the bra you had by replacing the deteriorating parts😊 to show people how you can also repair things you think are trash
Yes!! TBH, I would probably never sew a new bra for myself, but would love to learn how to fix/slightly alter old ones as they stretch out or parts break.
Wow, such a great idea! She could teach not only fixing the holes in the lace, but also how to fix when the top edge rolls over or when the wire breaks.
'pea ko' is how its pronounced - it's french so a silent 't' , a lot of lingerie terms seem to be french ... She did really well for first go, I remember a couple of failed attempts during my fashion school lingerie class. We had these industrial lingerie machines though which were a bit scary to use (clunky and noisy) such as the elasticator, the stretch overlocker and the bar tack. I found the pattern making book 'Bare Essentials: Bras - Construction and Pattern Drafting For Lingerie Design' by Jennifer Lynne Matthews-Fairbanks great for learning how to pattern draft your own bra from your exact measurements.There is a matching book in the series for undies too. 🙂
Dude. Ive been really wanting to make my own underwear bc I love sexy underwear but hate synthetic fabrics like polyester that all underwear seems to be made of now! You've given me a great book reccomendation!
Just a tip: if you're cutting knits/stretch fabrics, try using a rotary blade. It helped keep the fabric from moving as much as if you're using scissors 😉
The molded foam cups are really some of the only ways to make smooth t-shirt bras. Everything else has seams that end up being visible :/ But the foam liners are sold on their own, and fabric like tricot (thin but soft and very stretchy) is often used to cover them on the outside. Even though foam isn't environmentally friendly, if you use fold-over elastic on the sides of the cups, they end up very stable, and comfortable. Often, I see them sold as swimsuit liners, but they can definitely be used for bras!
I just stepped into bra sewing too and am OBSESSSSSED!!! I made a couple using scuba knit and the Watson bra pattern & it is sooo coomfy! I stocked up on way more of scuba knit because of that. Super comfy and easy to sew. I haven’t tried in a thin white fitted tee shirt yet but I tried on a muscle tee and it’s adorably cute and comfy! My mom saw and told me to make her some too (that’s right TOLD, not asked lol).
For molded cup bra patterns I'd recommend the mystic bra from orange lingerie. I've made it 3x so far! I'd definitely recommend using the resources on her blog for where to get the molded foam cups though, cause I'm pretty sure the ones I used weren't sturdy enough and had some issues. It's also a partial band which is a bit different of a construction technique from the black beauty bra so you can try a new technique! I've been sewing my own bras for years, and they've honestly become one of my favorite types of projects to do since they come together relatively quick and are super satisfying. 😊
You can purchase cups readymade that just need to be covered in fabrics. Could go between the two layers of your existing bra pattern, fill out the cup a bit and give a more structured shape and get rid of any puckering from tension.
Hey Wendy! I have a sewing machine that does not have a bar tack. So, I improvise with the manual button hole which does a bar tack in the beginning and the end. And thank you for giving me the courage to make my own bras.
turned out so pretty, hope you get a lot of wear out of them even if they're not perfect!! I don't wear bras anymore cuz I find them uncomfortable but these are so elegant and cute and with the DIY aspect I'm honestly tempted to try it out myself :"D
Making bras is such a process (when you have odd figure anomalies or you're a little older and the girls just kinda sit where they want... Beyond all that I just wanted to say that your voice in this video is SO calming. I'm about to try a new bra pattern - I made two off my first pattern but the apex lines and such just aren't quite right. I may watch your vid a million times to keep me calm hahaha
The video in which you said don't make your own bras lives rent free in my mind & it's what I think of when I look at a seam or stitch on a bra. But now you did DIY not 1 but 2 bras you're amazing!!
Wendy’s videos are like the most calming things to put on in the background while I’m working. Her voice is just so soothing! But I also love sewing along to your videos 🥰
Try Marks and Spencers for ready made bras that fit well and are super comfortable 😃 I pretty much wear their full coverage t-shirt bras under everything. Its so convenient.
I was just browsing bra makers supply last night. Also Canadian. They have some foam fabric for cups and a pattern for foam cups t shirt bra. But any bra can be a t shirt bra! I've also been putting off learning to make bras. It's the sizing of the underwire that intimidates me!
Loveee your channel Wendy. Video series suggestion! I frequently shop on Etsy and there are a lot of vintage sewing patterns for sale on there. Perhaps you can do a whole series on making beautiful dresses from vintage Vogue patterns?
Go contact Erin again as she didn't send you a T-shirt bra but a supportive one with an extra C section to help the breast to be supported extra from the sides. That will always be visible under a t-shirt. If it folds a bit on top of the breasts it could be you need a smaller size. You need a ready-made cup, like in swimming wear. The whole bra making will be almost the same but the fabric will cover the ready-made cup inside and outside. Wish you luck with making that one. Was lovely to see you make such a beautiful bra.
As the for the ready-made cups, she could totally salvage the ones from her old t-shirt bra. Also, I'd suggest avoiding bra patterns with multiple seams in the cups (like this one has one upper and one lower cup pieces, others have two lower cup pieces and one upper cup), because they do tend to show through thinner/form-fitting clothes. It's better to use a stretchy fabric and cut a single piece to line the outside of your cup.
@@tinekejoldersma there's no reason not to use the cups from her t-shirt bra if they're still intact and supportive for her. Different parts of the bra will degrade quicker than others, I've got a hole in one of my bras in the same place wendy has because I had a jagged edge on my nail that caught the lace but I've had the bra for less than 6 months. There's no reason to throw away the whole bra if something like that happens.
@@emmao6578 That's something completely different, then the bra is oke but just a hole. Old bras are old. No need for recycling. If you make a new bra you buy new inserts.
Try using sew in foam (also a product from Emerald Erin) and eliminating the power bar. The foam will provide more structure like a normal tee shirt bra and eliminating the power bar will give you fewer seams/lines that will show through. I also think experimenting with vertical seam cups vs horizontal would be beneficial because you can see for your own body which one gives a more classic tee shirt bra shape (very round).
Very cute! I feel like the best t-shirt bras have thin molded cups, so they have no lines visible through clothes. Maybe you could find some pre-made cups, cover them with thin stretchy fabric, add straps etc.
Such a great job on your first bra! The Emerald Erin bra is literally my favorite bra to sew and is actually the thing that got me hooked on sewing. And her kits are heaps of fun!
Check out LizSews here on TH-cam! She's a great resource for fitting issues, fabrics, patterns. You may want to try cut and see foam to get a more ready to wear feel in the cups. Personally, I just keep the seams because I don't mind the way it looks. There are also some patterns drafted for heat moulded cups (mystic from orange lingerie). You could use that pattern with the moulded cups from the old t-shirt bra you liked, and just replace everything else in the bra. Just be careful when unpicking the original bra so you have enough allowance to sew the new underwire channeling to. 😃😃 Happy sewing!!
omg Wendy, I'm so fricken inspired by this video to try sewing my own bra. i just ordered a kit. i am super new to sewing garments but honestly, even if i mess up i know i will love the sewing process and learning something new. thank you for your awesome channel!! stay well!
wait wow i’ve never been this early, i just want to say, wendy you have helped me so much in learning to sew and i am also entirely self taught. thank you sooo much for all the inspiration
there is a small business i keep seeing on tiktok and they make zero waste clothes! they use their scrap fabrics and usually sandwich them in between mesh fabrics to make a new fabric. It's pretty cool maybe you can try that method to use your scrap fabrics?
My body-shaming mind when I was younger always had me thinking my bra had to be hooked on the tightest option because it meant I was smallest that way 🙄. Nice to hear the practical reasons for the different hooks! And fair play as usual, you have so many skills & a whole lot of patience! x
LizSews here on TH-cam actually has a tutorial/sew-along for turning this exact pattern into a t-shirt bra. Haven't tried it myself but it could be helpful!
Woww, okay I can see that to create a bra really need specific knowledge... I was about to study fashion contour, but in the end I decided to go to a general fashion design school... Maybe I regret maybe not... At least I can go through it with the help of withwendy!
You have successfully taught me that I should continue sewing. Will you link the bra kit 🥺. (Thank you for linking everything)!! I have to definitely try this!! Please don’t give up on sewing!! You’re so awesome!!!
for a more seamless look like you'd want for a t-shirt bra I'd probably try a darted cup instead - it's really easy to make from the black beauty pattern and in my opinion it's also easier to sew :)
You can bar tack by using a narrow zig zag with a lenght of one, thats how I do it. You can also buy bra foam and cut your bra from it(to make a T shirt bra). Check the fairy bra mother she has a ton of info.
I'm just seeing your videos, but on this one, if you shorten the cup where the middle horizontal seam is by what looks like maybe a quarter-inch; you can eliminate the puckers. It looks like the cup is just a smidge too large for your fit. I love that pattern myself and can't wait to make it too.
Also maybe that elastic or ribbon in the middle of the cups needs to be curved just a tad to make it more form fitting or since you have the pattern, maybe try making a muslin cup and then use that as the pattern so it’s one whole piece instead of two. Either way this looks so gorgeous like I’m already thinking of this gorgeous floral mesh I have that needs to be a bra and panty set 🤣🤣🤣 i need to order this pattern!!
Very informative video :) Being a 80KK (EU)/34 HH, I've often thought of sewing my own because buying one in Norway is #1 impossible to find or #2 costs upwards of $80. Buying from overseas is possible but the quality and fit haven't been great so far. I'll probably have to make my own pattern since I haven't found a pattern in my size.
In my experience with the t-shirt bra, it needs to be a completely smooth cup with no seams. The seams would be texturally visible with thin fabric- those super thin t-shirts are a bear to deal with! I even wear nude-colored compression tops underneath sometimes... super comfortable, and no back bumps! Origami Customs out of Canada has some ethically-made binders and compression tops that are super durable and cute as heck.
A real victory! I'm so glad you did this and that there is a company that provides all of the material and notions. Still not in my size (42 DD) but maybe that will be the next victory!
My skill level is not at bra-making-level yet, but I really enjoyed your excitement at the instructions your kit came with. I looove good instructions with a pattern. 😍 Looking forward to being able to make my own undies one day.
you totally can get there! Like I said at the end of the vid I honestly am so shocked I've gotten to this point and that it was manageable on top of that!
i buy my bras to fit on the tightest hook because I seem to be getting a little fatter each season so it’s nice to have some ease for future padding built in 🤣 I definitely want to try this but it’s still just a wee bit advanced for me atm haha
This is so amazing!! It came out so beautifully and I love it! And I can’t believe the pattern and materials are so inexpensive (and they ship to the US and it’s not like $10 shipping 🤗). I literally just ordered a pattern for panties/thong from this designer, and I was feeling overwhelmed about all the fabric and materials I currently have so now I have a way to make some creations lol. I need all of this lol
Hi Wendy - I absolutely love your videos and find you, and them, very inspiring! I'm brand new to sewing and so being able to sew something like this is a dream at the moment but omg, this is a fantastic bra! You did a crazy good job too! This bra has all the things a good bra should have (those with boobs, anyway!) - non-stretch straps in the front - check (essential to stop bounce), side support - check (great if you have round boobs that are full at the sides as it brings them forward), underwire (everyone over a b cup appreciates this), double straps (great idea to distribute weight and very pretty!) and decent sized hook and eye fastenings (insurance!) plus the bra is so pretty - it is just so well thought out. I'm in the UK and so was holding my breath that the site ships internationally and it does so I am so overjoyed! I'm going to order the pattern and the kit so that when I'm competent enough to tackle, it will be there ready and waiting! Thanks so much for this video! xx
Nice job to be the first time making a bra. Liz Sew channel I will recommend for kind of tutorial in bra. I am coping a bustier top for almost two weeks and this time I am following with the muslin fabric first then I will use the final fabric and ooh wow its hard though. At this point I want just to take time and start all over again but with stretch fabric instead muslin. So 👊 you did great.
Pin up girls patterns by The Bra makers supply has a specific pattern for t-shirt bras. You use foam cups so that you dont have any cup seams. I think its called the Amanda T shirt Bra pattern. You can also get it from Bra Builders if you are in the US and dont want to pay Cnada shipping.
Wendy, you're awesome! I've wanted to make my own bras for awhile since I have a difficult time finding bras that fit properly. I'm heavy busted with a small rib cage. This makes me a little braver to try. ☺️ Thanks for the video!
I've always wanted to make my own bras! They seem so intimidating, but you made it look so easy! Maybe I'll have to give a kit a shot! Thanks for doing this one!
I never knew that thing about the three hooks and how they compensate for loss of elasticity!! 🤯 EDIT just want to add when I reached the end of the video that I really like your style of explaining what you're doing and I'm definitely sticking around for more sewing. Subscribed!
"this is confusing but so is society's expectations of when and where skin is okay" TRUTH
holy crap the first three comments were you 🤭
Yes! 🙌🏾💗🔥
i'm consistently shooketh by your skills wendy!!!!
And she so humble about it. Like girl you know ya skills beyond good.
Seriously. Wendy this is INCREDIBLE!!!
the no-skipped-stitches-while-sewing-through-elastics beat lowkey slaps
Definitely bars... bras...
fr I keep replaying it 😂😂
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I don't know if this has been mentioned already but I totally take apart my old bras and use their cups to make new bras. If the foam cup is still ok in your t-shirt bra, take off the band and either make a pattern with the pieces or frankenstein it into a pattern you purchased. If the fabric is looking a little worn out I pick the cover off and put new fabric on the cup too! It's a real game-changer.
You should try to salvage the T-shirt bra :D The cups have probably molded over time to your breast contours and might be impossible to replace. Fix the broken parts with your new bra making knowledge.
Good idea!
I‘m going to try this!
She could probably use the pattern for the band and straps and just skip the cup steps and instead use the cups from her bra. Especially since it seems that the problems are the band and clasps being worn out.
hey guys it would mean the most if you checked out my channel :')
yeeah re-USE
also low key erin's kit is like SUPER affordable compared to buying a bra in store
I also looked at that and was super surprised bc of how all encompassing it is so for $30 (like half of a bra this nice) I’m very impressed
Yes but it looks like it would take 10 hours... so if your time is worth that little, go ahead. Otherwise, it's just a fun craft.
@@morganpavelka4945 wait $30??? I literally spent $400 on three bras a few months ago 😨 (was supporting a local business of course). But omg I need to check this out. Hopefully she ships on the US 🙏🏽
The kit doesn't include the pattern. I've been able to get great ready to wear bras for under $75.00.
@@MagentaLooks it's true but the idea is you understand how to make a bra on your own, so next time could be even cheaper
As someone who is in their final year of an intimates degree at uni (Fashion Contour at London College of Fashion) I can tell you bra making is one of the hardest things you learn to do 😂 once you can make a bra, you can make anything
As a lingerie graduate it makes me so happy seeing other people succeed in making underwear because it is NOT easy haha
Yeah so true I make my undies because I now have the perfect pattern.. bras next
@@49lucky What pattern are you using? I'm still in prototypes.
2:25 lmaooo its the mini rap session for meeee🤣🤣🤣
Hahaha credit to my editor Lief on that she put the beat in there and surprised me too 😂😂
I can’t stop rewinding it😂
i would also like to see you repair the bra you had by replacing the deteriorating parts😊 to show people how you can also repair things you think are trash
Yess I would love that!
Yes!! TBH, I would probably never sew a new bra for myself, but would love to learn how to fix/slightly alter old ones as they stretch out or parts break.
Wow, such a great idea! She could teach not only fixing the holes in the lace, but also how to fix when the top edge rolls over or when the wire breaks.
This is actually great because I never find cute bras in my size. I really want to try this!
'pea ko' is how its pronounced - it's french so a silent 't' , a lot of lingerie terms seem to be french ...
She did really well for first go, I remember a couple of failed attempts during my fashion school lingerie class. We had these industrial lingerie machines though which were a bit scary to use (clunky and noisy) such as the elasticator, the stretch overlocker and the bar tack. I found the pattern making book 'Bare Essentials: Bras - Construction and Pattern Drafting For Lingerie Design' by Jennifer Lynne Matthews-Fairbanks great for learning how to pattern draft your own bra from your exact measurements.There is a matching book in the series for undies too. 🙂
Dude. Ive been really wanting to make my own underwear bc I love sexy underwear but hate synthetic fabrics like polyester that all underwear seems to be made of now! You've given me a great book reccomendation!
Well I'll just add that to the list of projects I want to do. I should be busy into retirement
I laughed out loud that is such a relatable truth 😂
SAME
This is lowkey the main reason I need to retire asap 😂😂😂😂😂
omg, even with a whole instructed kit, this seems like so much work, thats why i never complain if a bra is expensive!
Just a tip: if you're cutting knits/stretch fabrics, try using a rotary blade. It helped keep the fabric from moving as much as if you're using scissors 😉
Should probably try a pattern that doesn't have a seam in thr middle of the cups. Would probably work better for a tshirt bra.
The molded foam cups are really some of the only ways to make smooth t-shirt bras. Everything else has seams that end up being visible :/ But the foam liners are sold on their own, and fabric like tricot (thin but soft and very stretchy) is often used to cover them on the outside. Even though foam isn't environmentally friendly, if you use fold-over elastic on the sides of the cups, they end up very stable, and comfortable. Often, I see them sold as swimsuit liners, but they can definitely be used for bras!
Wendy is my favorite companion when I need to feel like I can get stuff done.
the wall decal @ 1:35 is so cool! idk if it was in previous videos but i just noticed it
I just stepped into bra sewing too and am OBSESSSSSED!!! I made a couple using scuba knit and the Watson bra pattern & it is sooo coomfy! I stocked up on way more of scuba knit because of that. Super comfy and easy to sew. I haven’t tried in a thin white fitted tee shirt yet but I tried on a muscle tee and it’s adorably cute and comfy! My mom saw and told me to make her some too (that’s right TOLD, not asked lol).
For molded cup bra patterns I'd recommend the mystic bra from orange lingerie. I've made it 3x so far! I'd definitely recommend using the resources on her blog for where to get the molded foam cups though, cause I'm pretty sure the ones I used weren't sturdy enough and had some issues. It's also a partial band which is a bit different of a construction technique from the black beauty bra so you can try a new technique! I've been sewing my own bras for years, and they've honestly become one of my favorite types of projects to do since they come together relatively quick and are super satisfying. 😊
You can purchase cups readymade that just need to be covered in fabrics. Could go between the two layers of your existing bra pattern, fill out the cup a bit and give a more structured shape and get rid of any puckering from tension.
Hey Wendy! I have a sewing machine that does not have a bar tack. So, I improvise with the manual button hole which does a bar tack in the beginning and the end. And thank you for giving me the courage to make my own bras.
Cut & sew foam for t-shirt bras! Not as inconspicuous as those cups which are pressed in shape from a one single piece, but they're pretty good.
Charcoal native is great too! Just discovered your channel and I really enjoy your content.
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turned out so pretty, hope you get a lot of wear out of them even if they're not perfect!! I don't wear bras anymore cuz I find them uncomfortable but these are so elegant and cute and with the DIY aspect I'm honestly tempted to try it out myself :"D
You should try it! I never really wore bras much until I finally made my own
Yeah I'm retired now I don't care
The Mystic bra by Orange Lingerie is meant to be sewn with preformed foam cups which are great for being invisible under a white tshirt!
Making bras is such a process (when you have odd figure anomalies or you're a little older and the girls just kinda sit where they want... Beyond all that I just wanted to say that your voice in this video is SO calming. I'm about to try a new bra pattern - I made two off my first pattern but the apex lines and such just aren't quite right. I may watch your vid a million times to keep me calm hahaha
The video in which you said don't make your own bras lives rent free in my mind & it's what I think of when I look at a seam or stitch on a bra. But now you did DIY not 1 but 2 bras you're amazing!!
“No skipped stitches while sewing through elastics” AYYYE!!!!
When you have been with wendy for like 8 years. first time commenting. Your skills are even more amazing now
Wendy’s videos are like the most calming things to put on in the background while I’m working. Her voice is just so soothing! But I also love sewing along to your videos 🥰
Try Marks and Spencers for ready made bras that fit well and are super comfortable 😃 I pretty much wear their full coverage t-shirt bras under everything. Its so convenient.
I was just browsing bra makers supply last night. Also Canadian. They have some foam fabric for cups and a pattern for foam cups t shirt bra. But any bra can be a t shirt bra!
I've also been putting off learning to make bras. It's the sizing of the underwire that intimidates me!
Loveee your channel Wendy. Video series suggestion! I frequently shop on Etsy and there are a lot of vintage sewing patterns for sale on there. Perhaps you can do a whole series on making beautiful dresses from vintage Vogue patterns?
Go contact Erin again as she didn't send you a T-shirt bra but a supportive one with an extra C section to help the breast to be supported extra from the sides. That will always be visible under a t-shirt. If it folds a bit on top of the breasts it could be you need a smaller size. You need a ready-made cup, like in swimming wear. The whole bra making will be almost the same but the fabric will cover the ready-made cup inside and outside. Wish you luck with making that one. Was lovely to see you make such a beautiful bra.
As the for the ready-made cups, she could totally salvage the ones from her old t-shirt bra.
Also, I'd suggest avoiding bra patterns with multiple seams in the cups (like this one has one upper and one lower cup pieces, others have two lower cup pieces and one upper cup), because they do tend to show through thinner/form-fitting clothes. It's better to use a stretchy fabric and cut a single piece to line the outside of your cup.
@@sadegodfrey4738 No, the inner cup will be just as old and ready for the carbage as the outer. And it's always made with what I told.
@@tinekejoldersma there's no reason not to use the cups from her t-shirt bra if they're still intact and supportive for her. Different parts of the bra will degrade quicker than others, I've got a hole in one of my bras in the same place wendy has because I had a jagged edge on my nail that caught the lace but I've had the bra for less than 6 months. There's no reason to throw away the whole bra if something like that happens.
@@emmao6578 That's something completely different, then the bra is oke but just a hole. Old bras are old. No need for recycling. If you make a new bra you buy new inserts.
cup look too big, sizing down should work
I'm very fascinated with this process even tho I gave up on underwire bras a couple years ago. You are very cute and very inspiring!
Kudos to your dedication in making one of the most complicated garments a woman can own. Inspiring!
Try using sew in foam (also a product from Emerald Erin) and eliminating the power bar. The foam will provide more structure like a normal tee shirt bra and eliminating the power bar will give you fewer seams/lines that will show through. I also think experimenting with vertical seam cups vs horizontal would be beneficial because you can see for your own body which one gives a more classic tee shirt bra shape (very round).
wendy really mastered the art of sewing bras, you are officially my hero
Very cute! I feel like the best t-shirt bras have thin molded cups, so they have no lines visible through clothes. Maybe you could find some pre-made cups, cover them with thin stretchy fabric, add straps etc.
the stop motion style editing is so nicee
Bar tack on a basic machine = small, tightly spaced zigzag stitch, set size to almost smallest and spacing to also tightest and go slowly.
woah i have never been this early! this is so cool to see, i love learning how to customise stuff to fit me :)
Such a great job on your first bra! The Emerald Erin bra is literally my favorite bra to sew and is actually the thing that got me hooked on sewing. And her kits are heaps of fun!
Girl, u can do anything. That's a superpower ✨
the amount of work you put into your videos each time is just incredible
Check out LizSews here on TH-cam! She's a great resource for fitting issues, fabrics, patterns. You may want to try cut and see foam to get a more ready to wear feel in the cups. Personally, I just keep the seams because I don't mind the way it looks. There are also some patterns drafted for heat moulded cups (mystic from orange lingerie). You could use that pattern with the moulded cups from the old t-shirt bra you liked, and just replace everything else in the bra. Just be careful when unpicking the original bra so you have enough allowance to sew the new underwire channeling to. 😃😃 Happy sewing!!
I love your sewing confidence at the end. You will conquer all bras!
when you zoomed in on the stitches my mouth dropped. amazing
omg Wendy, I'm so fricken inspired by this video to try sewing my own bra. i just ordered a kit. i am super new to sewing garments but honestly, even if i mess up i know i will love the sewing process and learning something new. thank you for your awesome channel!! stay well!
So appreciative that you made a video about this garment! It looks like they turned out great!
at home bar tack trick: if you have a button hole capability just choose either the left or right side and do it front back once
I love these bra kits! I've made several. They are so much comfier and more affordable than bras in stores! And they are sturdier too!
wait wow i’ve never been this early, i just want to say, wendy you have helped me so much in learning to sew and i am also entirely self taught. thank you sooo much for all the inspiration
As a 32FF, I was surprised to see she has patterns for my size. I may have to buy a kit.
Wow Wendy you’re amazing. Either the instructions were really clear or you’re REALLy good. I’m guessing it’s both 💕
there is a small business i keep seeing on tiktok and they make zero waste clothes! they use their scrap fabrics and usually sandwich them in between mesh fabrics to make a new fabric. It's pretty cool maybe you can try that method to use your scrap fabrics?
My body-shaming mind when I was younger always had me thinking my bra had to be hooked on the tightest option because it meant I was smallest that way 🙄. Nice to hear the practical reasons for the different hooks! And fair play as usual, you have so many skills & a whole lot of patience! x
found your channel recently and it's a huge sewing inspo, especially for me a beginner. Thank you
When Wendy says she *tried* to make something
Translation: it was hard but she did the thing
Liz sews in here is a great resource for bra making and mods. She has mods for the black beauty bra
LizSews here on TH-cam actually has a tutorial/sew-along for turning this exact pattern into a t-shirt bra. Haven't tried it myself but it could be helpful!
Woww, okay I can see that to create a bra really need specific knowledge... I was about to study fashion contour, but in the end I decided to go to a general fashion design school... Maybe I regret maybe not... At least I can go through it with the help of withwendy!
You have successfully taught me that I should continue sewing. Will you link the bra kit 🥺. (Thank you for linking everything)!! I have to definitely try this!! Please don’t give up on sewing!! You’re so awesome!!!
for a more seamless look like you'd want for a t-shirt bra I'd probably try a darted cup instead - it's really easy to make from the black beauty pattern and in my opinion it's also easier to sew :)
thank you for this wonderful diy ! ily you always calm me down when im anxious🥺
I'm so glad! Thanks so much for watching ❤️❤️
9:47 i can't believe you missed the opportunity to do a buttercup pun 😄
Hi! If you want a good comfy t-shirt bra I very much recommend the aerie real free padded bralette. They are great! My sisters and I love them!
You can bar tack by using a narrow zig zag with a lenght of one, thats how I do it. You can also buy bra foam and cut your bra from it(to make a T shirt bra). Check the fairy bra mother she has a ton of info.
I think that printer setup is ingenious. I fully expect to steal that idea at some point in the future.
I can't even begin to imagine being this talented.
I'm just seeing your videos, but on this one, if you shorten the cup where the middle horizontal seam is by what looks like maybe a quarter-inch; you can eliminate the puckers. It looks like the cup is just a smidge too large for your fit. I love that pattern myself and can't wait to make it too.
Also maybe that elastic or ribbon in the middle of the cups needs to be curved just a tad to make it more form fitting or since you have the pattern, maybe try making a muslin cup and then use that as the pattern so it’s one whole piece instead of two. Either way this looks so gorgeous like I’m already thinking of this gorgeous floral mesh I have that needs to be a bra and panty set 🤣🤣🤣 i need to order this pattern!!
Very informative video :) Being a 80KK (EU)/34 HH, I've often thought of sewing my own because buying one in Norway is #1 impossible to find or #2 costs upwards of $80. Buying from overseas is possible but the quality and fit haven't been great so far. I'll probably have to make my own pattern since I haven't found a pattern in my size.
In my experience with the t-shirt bra, it needs to be a completely smooth cup with no seams. The seams would be texturally visible with thin fabric- those super thin t-shirts are a bear to deal with! I even wear nude-colored compression tops underneath sometimes... super comfortable, and no back bumps!
Origami Customs out of Canada has some ethically-made binders and compression tops that are super durable and cute as heck.
A real victory! I'm so glad you did this and that there is a company that provides all of the material and notions.
Still not in my size (42 DD) but maybe that will be the next victory!
Instead of a bar tack, sometimes I set my zig zag to the shortest length and closest stitch width and it creates a similar enough stitch.
OOH I am so excited for this video. Also excited that a very handy kit exists. Will be checking that out.
My skill level is not at bra-making-level yet, but I really enjoyed your excitement at the instructions your kit came with. I looove good instructions with a pattern. 😍 Looking forward to being able to make my own undies one day.
yesss!!! im just starting my sewing journey and i’ve always wanted to make my own bras
you totally can get there! Like I said at the end of the vid I honestly am so shocked I've gotten to this point and that it was manageable on top of that!
i buy my bras to fit on the tightest hook because I seem to be getting a little fatter each season so it’s nice to have some ease for future padding built in 🤣 I definitely want to try this but it’s still just a wee bit advanced for me atm haha
looove your holder in back😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱
This is so amazing!! It came out so beautifully and I love it! And I can’t believe the pattern and materials are so inexpensive (and they ship to the US and it’s not like $10 shipping 🤗). I literally just ordered a pattern for panties/thong from this designer, and I was feeling overwhelmed about all the fabric and materials I currently have so now I have a way to make some creations lol. I need all of this lol
Hi Wendy - I absolutely love your videos and find you, and them, very inspiring! I'm brand new to sewing and so being able to sew something like this is a dream at the moment but omg, this is a fantastic bra! You did a crazy good job too! This bra has all the things a good bra should have (those with boobs, anyway!) - non-stretch straps in the front - check (essential to stop bounce), side support - check (great if you have round boobs that are full at the sides as it brings them forward), underwire (everyone over a b cup appreciates this), double straps (great idea to distribute weight and very pretty!) and decent sized hook and eye fastenings (insurance!) plus the bra is so pretty - it is just so well thought out. I'm in the UK and so was holding my breath that the site ships internationally and it does so I am so overjoyed! I'm going to order the pattern and the kit so that when I'm competent enough to tackle, it will be there ready and waiting! Thanks so much for this video! xx
every withwendy video is a total ✨masterpiece✨
you literally shine in this video!! love the vibes!
2:27 hahaha i like the rapping beat you added there
Ok, this video worked! Loved the kinda vlog feel, feel i know u already, love the studio and def getting that native deodorant
You just keep getting better and better. I’m excited by every video
We appreciate your ambition, Wendy! Good job!!
Nice job to be the first time making a bra. Liz Sew channel I will recommend for kind of tutorial in bra. I am coping a bustier top for almost two weeks and this time I am following with the muslin fabric first then I will use the final fabric and ooh wow its hard though. At this point I want just to take time and start all over again but with stretch fabric instead muslin. So 👊 you did great.
Ouuuhhhh I’m so excited
As someone who has a big cup size but a small band size I never find cute bras!! I’ve been thinking about this for months!!!
Pin up girls patterns by The Bra makers supply has a specific pattern for t-shirt bras. You use foam cups so that you dont have any cup seams. I think its called the Amanda T shirt Bra pattern. You can also get it from Bra Builders if you are in the US and dont want to pay Cnada shipping.
I just bought this pattern yesterday. Thanks for the video
Wendy, you're awesome! I've wanted to make my own bras for awhile since I have a difficult time finding bras that fit properly. I'm heavy busted with a small rib cage. This makes me a little braver to try. ☺️ Thanks for the video!
I've always wanted to make my own bras! They seem so intimidating, but you made it look so easy! Maybe I'll have to give a kit a shot! Thanks for doing this one!
This is really inspiring! I've been too intimidated to try bras because I don't have a serger, but this makes me feel more confident to try
Wendy! Your hair looks so gorgeous 🥺
Can you make a video how to do the hairstyle? And makeups and stuff would be amazing :3
Bra builders has worked well for me. They have seamless foam cups. They used to be Bravo Bella. A+ instruction and product if you ask me :)
I never knew that thing about the three hooks and how they compensate for loss of elasticity!! 🤯 EDIT just want to add when I reached the end of the video that I really like your style of explaining what you're doing and I'm definitely sticking around for more sewing. Subscribed!