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Login - FetLife. North West School Of Design. Home - Cape Town College of Fashion Design (Pty) Ltd.Cape Town College of Fashion Design (Pty) Ltd. Lingerie Design, Pattern-cutting and Sewing in Hong Kong. Certificate in Lingerie Design, Pattern-cutting and Sewing [Return to Fashion and Dressmaking] [ Profiles of the teachers at ITS and Fa Fashion Project ] Course overview: consists of 3 sections.

Lingerie Design, Pattern-cutting and Sewing in Hong Kong

Practical section 2. Draw bra pattern from basic block Draw bra pattern from wire Pattern alternation ( e.g. 3. Cutting pieces technique (esp. bow lace) Sewing machines & stitches used Sewing procedures Class sessions: 7pm – 9:30pm (Wed) & 4pm – 6:30pm (Sat), each session 2.5hr. Lingerie & Swimwear Design Course. Print this page Download Brochure Descarga Brochure Course Content The Lingerie & Swimwear Design Course will allow the student to acquire the ability to draw the human body preparing understanding the natural body line of a human body.

Lingerie & Swimwear Design Course

Final work: Creative Final Workshop: designing a collection based on an individual theme. Marinique. The Ribbon Collection. Paper Packaging Place. Gift Packaging, Gift Boxes, Gift Bags. Nine Panties Styles for Women. How to Measure Your Bra Size - Linda's Bra Size Calculator. Custom Print : Personalised Giftwrap and Tissue. Custom Print : Personalised Boxes. Custom Print : Personalised Ribbon. How to Choose the Best Bra for Your Breasts. Just as the right clothes help you look and feel your best, the right bra could be the missing puzzle piece to perfecting your outfit.

How to Choose the Best Bra for Your Breasts

That’s why when online lingerie outlet HerRoom released the infographic below—the best bras for your breast type (!) —we were hooked. Especially because, according to Tomima Edmark, HerRoom’s founder and a bra-fitting expert, women aren’t as great at finding bras that fit their breasts as they are at choosing clothes that fit their bodies. “The most common mistake women make is buying a bra where the band is too large and the cups are too small,” Tomima says. “My goal was to look at the subtle differences in bras and find out what works for which breasts. RELATED: 10 Best Bras for Running So, here you have the eight different breast types, according to Tomima—and the best bra for each. 1. 29 Common Types Of Bra Designs And Their Functions. Developed late in the nineteenth century, the feminine icon has since been views as a symbol of a girl’s coming of age.

29 Common Types Of Bra Designs And Their Functions

The bra does not only covers, supports and elevates the breasts, but also shapes the wearer’s figure. The degree of which the bra frames the breasts varies between style, functionality, fashion and fabric. Most of the bras today fall into more than 1 category mentioned below. Ultimate Bra Guide. Learn about different styles of bras: demi cup, plunge, push-up, sports bras and more.

Ultimate Bra Guide

Get advice to make it easier to choose the right styles for you. A balconette bra is a type of demi cup bra, which basically means the cups are low to allow you to wear fairly low cut clothing. A balconette bra usually has a more of a horizontal line along the top… _11421168-Royal-background.jpg (JPEG Image, 1024 × 1024 pixels) - Scaled (61%) Resources for Making Your Own Lingerie. After posting about the lingerie I’ve been making, a lot of people have asked me about resources to make their own lingerie.

Resources for Making Your Own Lingerie

Here is a list of links to all of the resources that I have used– if you know of more that you’d like to share, please leave them in the comments! I will continue to update this as I get more Classes I highly recommend DMU Short Courses located at De Montfort University in Leicester, UK. Read my review of the course I took, Bra Pattern Cutting, Grading and Sewing.The Art Institute of Chicago also runs a short course on lingerie making and lingerie history called “Next to Skin” on a regular basis, usually during the summer.I really recommend checking out Cloth Habit’s Bra-Making Sew Along. Patterns. Free lingerie, nightgown, camisole, bra and pajamas sewing patterns. Free Lingerie patterns, plus swimsuits and nightwear.

Make Your Own Lingerie: Where To Start? Most of us addicts work on a budget and even though we’d love to devote entire pay checks to our lingerie collections, spending that much money is not a practical decision.

Make Your Own Lingerie: Where To Start?

So how can you help cut that cost while still adding beautiful and unique pieces to your wardrobe? Make your own! Not only will you be saving money by avoiding overhead costs that are factored in for retail sales, your garments will have a customized fit. In this monthly column, we will go over an array of topics that will help spice up your wardrobe. These articles will include making lingerie from store bought patterns, altering patterns, drafting patterns, revamping old lingerie and proper lingerie sewing techniques. If you would like to join in here is a list of supplies that I would recommend having on hand. 1) Pack of sewing needles 2) Thread. How to Sew Lingerie - Instructions - Make Bra — Make Bra.

General instructions for sewing lingerie Sewing lingerie can be very well done with your home sewing machine.

How to Sew Lingerie - Instructions - Make Bra — Make Bra

You will only need two basic stitches: straight stitch and zigzag stitch. When sewing other underwear, an over-locker will come in very handy, unless you own a sewing machine that has a good stretch stitch and an even feed. Before you start sewing, it is good to check the thread tension of the sewing machine (the upper thread can be a bit looser than normally). Test the stitches on the materials you are working with. It is important that the needle of the sewing machine is sharp, so that it pierces the fabric and elastic without effort. You will need at least following stitches:Straight stitch, length of the stitch about 3mm (sewing pieces together) Zigzag stitch, length of the stitch about 2.5mm and width about 5.5mm (attaching the elastics)Zigzag stitch, length of the stitch about 1.5mm and width about 3.5mm (attaching the straps and closure) Materials.

Bra-makers Supply - Advanced Level Courses. Class - Master Swimwear , May, 2015 If you would like to "master" advanced swimwear techniques, this course may be for you.

Bra-makers Supply - Advanced Level Courses

Bra-makers Supply - Classes. Bra-Making Class Start Page. Many thanks to Pauline in Australia for the construction notes and most pictures, and to Rodie in Florida for the first draft.

Bra-Making Class Start Page

The rest of this page shows some other cyber-friends and resources. Bra-making Links, including comments that came with permission to use them: Booby Traps, Newport Beach, NSW, Australia - Thank you for the opportunity [to be added to your list], I would be delighted. I have been teaching bra making and training ladies for custom fit for over 20yrs. Regards, Jill Bradshaw. Custom-Fit Bras, Course Description. This class takes you through the process of first creating a bra sloper that shows the shape of a woman's body from above the bust to the rib cage. It then shows how to convert this sloper into specific bra designs. The class uses an eBook as the text, videos that show the entire process from patternmaking to sewing, a forum for asking questions and discussing issues, a once a week chat for asking questions and talking to fellow students, and a database where you can download photos of your work in progress for help, comments, and critiques.

The length of the videos for each week is shown below. To keep up with the content, plan on spending approximately two hours a week to view the videos and do the work during the first four weeks. Sew Your Own Bra in Craftsy's Sewing Bras: Construction & Fit. Make the most supportive, comfortable bras you've ever owned. Get step-by-step guidance for sewing bras with a flawless fit. Create custom-fit bras with your home sewing machine alongside expert instructor Beverly Johnson. Choose the perfect fabric, pattern and size.

Use stretch to your advantage as you cut out your pattern pieces. Then, create the cups, add the straps, sew the side seams and attach the cups to the bra’s frame. Lesson plan Lesson 1. 70 Free Lingerie Sewing Patterns : 26 Free Lingerie Patterns. Fehr Trade: Free online lingerie sewing resources. Free online lingerie sewing resources 11 February 2013, 14:26 So, how much fun was Lingerie Week last week, eh?? It may be Monday, but I thought I’d finish with a big list of free online patterns and tutorials for lingerie sewing, so you can carry on and make a bunch of pretty matching sets for yourself without breaking the bank! Did I miss any?