Bra cup pattern

This summer I have planned a few foam-lined bras for my wardrobe. One of these is going to be strapless style I can wear comfortably underneath my low-backed tops and dresses. Comfort being a key word, because I have never found a strapless that doesn't make me squeam. I like using foam linings when I want a supporting bra but also want to use an outside cup fabric that's really light or stretchy. For example, I made these bras from rayon jersey scraps because I loved the print, and the foam…

Bra+Cup+Sewing+Pattern

Learn how to make a bra with a foam cup lining! In this 3-part tutorial, you'll learn how to make a bra with a seamed foam lining. Many of these techniques can be used for adding foam to swimsuit cups, too! The pattern I used for demonstration was a custom drafted pattern, but these techniques work for any full-band bra. (To read about the difference between full band and partial band bras, see my article on Bra Anatomy.) Photo is of one of my sets--a foam-lined bra and the Ladyshorts. Intro…

The Boylston bra sewing pattern first appeared in an article I wrote for Threads Magazine (Issue #174). This pattern is incredibly versatile allowing you to make your own custom foam bra, standard cut-and-sew bra or even swim suit bikini top. The Boylston is a versatile and supportive full frame underwire bra for everyday featuring: • A three piece, demi cup that allows for shaping and the ability to play with prints and color combinations; • A comfortable fabric strap that creates a…

The most important task for the cup is not only to support the soft breast tissue but also shaping it. For this task 4 vertices are very important; they create an invisible diamond as it were, that…