Sew ... You Want to Make a Bra UK - (Series 1) Measuring for a Bra Pattern

How to Make a Bra - so many patterns out there, how do you know what size to choose? Pattern designers use varying sets of measurements for their sizing systems. This video explains and demonstrates terms that you may not be familiar with, such as BCD, and horizontal hemisphere to help you find your bra pattern size.

[@gillslaven1644]

Best video I have ever seen for clear instructions in understanding and measuring bra size....! Back in the day I used to buy Rigby & Pellar bras and after believing for years that I was a size 34B, discovered I was a 30DD. Is there a way of interpreting this huge discrepancy? Also, have you made a tutorial on how to make a 'Norma'?

[@janeleidsman5512]

Thank you. Very detailed

[@thephantom7430]

For finding the measuring, it starts @6:38

[@dboutine]

Thank you very much for such a very helpful video.

[@poetmaggie1]

I really would like to see the pattern layed out on a pattern block.

[@KurtWesterfeld-hm5vv]

How did you make your bust model

[@BubblesByYoli]

Thank you

[@fit2sew]

I'm glad you found it useful :-)

[@sophiewood1413]

Great video - really helpful!

[@fit2sew]

Thank you! Hope it helps

[@budhramhoro8699]

Yes

[@pinsandneedlesx8825]

I was working on marlborough bra. By going orange lingerie they put me into the tinny size. When i am bigger bust. It was very bad start

[@ataaoduro9880]

I went to find out more about how to make bar if you do course to learn I will be grateful to here from you

[@fit2sew]

Hi my courses are held in the UK. They are in-person courses, not online ones. Hope this helps.

[@margarethill1137]

Loving your videos . You explain things very well thank you .

[@fit2sew]

Thank you! More are in the pipeline and coming very soon :)

[@katehopkins-searle659]

Hi, if you have determined your wire size how does this then fit in with the bra pattern size?

[@fit2sew]

Your wire size is YOUR wure size. You would need to check the suggested wire sizes on the bra pattern itself. Different designers use different styles of wire. If your size doesn't match the pattern recommendations you would need to alter the pattern along the wireline to fit the wire you want to use.

[@CacaoBeans1227]

North American bra sizes do not even work for North American

[@TheSex4fun]

Very helpful for sewing Starters thanks a lot