Soft Bras, Part 1 (free to view)
By popular demand, over the next few articles Mark will put down the “underwires from hell” and we'll draft and make some bras without any wiring.
2 commentsSoft Bras, Part 2
In Part 2 of this series, Mark discusses some variations on his soft bra theme to create a cup more suitable for a larger bust.
Soft Bras, Part 3
Inject some 1950s film noir femme fatale style into your underwear drawer as Mark continues his non-underwire bra making series with "Circle 'n' Spoke" bras.
Soft Bras, Part 4
Mark helps us design a pattern for a supportive, torso-shaping, long line bra. Perfect for under a 50’s style full-circle skirted dress.
How To Make A Bra 1 (free article)
The first in a series of articles on bra patterning and making. Before we get out the fabric, there's a big obstacle to tackle: what size bra do you want?
How To Make A Bra 2 (free article)
Part 2 of our bra pattern drafting and making series: drafting the blocks for the cups, cradle and wings of a simple underwired “Darted Cup” Bra.
How To Make A Bra 3
Part 3 of our bra pattern drafting/making series. You have taken measurements and drafted a pattern - now it's time to break out the sewing kit!
How To Make A Bra 4
Mark shows you how to adapt the basic "darted cup" bra pattern into three further styles, including a strapless bra shape.
Plus-Sized Bras
Mark discusses the issues around bra industry sizing standards, and explores how to create bras for different sized cups that are both proportional and attractive.
