Structured Bra Making Short Course

About this course

Participants cut and sew patterns to make three bras: a non-wired full-cup style, an under-wired padded style and a non-padded darted style. The garments are constructed in size 34B, with fitting and adapting the designs to other sizes outside the course scope. The tutor demonstrates how to deconstruct an existing bra and extract a pattern for use at home. Industrial sewing machines are used, while the techniques introduced can also be applied with domestic machines.

What you'll learn

• Cut bra patterns accurately for structured garment construction
• Assemble a non-wired full-cup bra
• Construct an under-wired padded bra
• Make a non-padded darted bra
• Explain how to deconstruct a bra and take a pattern from it

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners with accurate, precise sewing skills and is not suitable for beginners. The improver label indicates a level beyond introductory sewing, but does not itself establish a formal prerequisite. Participants work towards three bras in size 34B, without learning bra fitting or size adaptation during the course.

• Accurate and precise sewing skills are expected
• The three garments are made in size 34B
• Bra fitting and making other sizes are outside the course scope

Before you go

• Course materials are included.
• Industrial sewing machines are used during the course.
• A list of UK specialist suppliers is provided for sourcing fabrics and trims for future projects.
• The three completed bras can be taken home.