Structured Bra-Making Course ✄✄✄
Description
Learn how to make a structured bra from the right fabrics and notions. Bra construction involves advanced sewing techniques that will make you feel very accomplished!
Over the 9-hour course, students learn to make a bra with multiple cup pattern pieces (this means more support and more structure), with wires, hooks and eyes, adjustable straps and a full (wider) band.
COURSE PLAN
Workshop 1 - 3hrs:
- Measurements and size selection
- Tracing patterns
- Discovering different fabrics - simplex, duoplex, power mesh and bra fabrics
- Identifying bra hardware and notions
- Cutting out fabrics
- Machine adjustments and needle selection
- Start assembling bra cups
Workshop 2 - 3hrs:
- Create straps
- Band assembly
- Insert cups into band
- Attaching elastics
Workshop 3 - 3hrs:
- Sewing channeling
- Inserting wires
- Creating adjustable straps
- Sewing hooks and eyes
- Checking fit
- Review pattern adjustments reference material
Bra-making is really enjoyable... perhaps even addictive. It might be the appeal of learning to use all the hardware, improving your technique, and of course, telling your friends "I've been making these beautiful bras" - it is hugely impressive. Browsing online for the laces, fabrics and hardware will lead to hours of planning pretty, functional bras. Learning the intricacies of bra-making with a teacher will make you feel exceptionally accomplished.
We will not be creating a fit bra first. This course covers bra-making techniques and how to construct a structured bra. The pattern utilised allows for over 100 size combinations. Additionally, we have produced a reference library for altering all the individual bra pattern pieces if a closer fit is desired. Please note we do not have time to cover custom fitting and adjustments during the course, but we will provide advice on the alterations required for a different fit for your future bras.
Detailed information about the supplies is provided with your confirmation email or you can view it online now - click here.
Workshop skill levels explained – click here.
What you will learn
- The construction techniques of a structured bra
- Bra fabrics, notions and harware
- Sewing a bra from gorgeous fabrics
What you will get
- Students will make structured full-cup bra
- Supportive learning, detailed instructions and a BRA!
- Level 1, 329 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Look for the red door.
- Most Brunswick St parking is ticketed & max' 2hrs. However, longer time parking is available in the paid Coles Car Park.
- Public Transport is the ideal way to get here - jump on the 11 tram & get off at Johnston St.
What to bring
- The Bra Making Supplies for your bra are listed in the confirmation email
- Students need to purchase a copy of the bra pattern, details in your confirmation email (if you want to use a different pattern - please email us to discuss)
What to wear
Casual and wear your most comfortable non-padded bra to the first workshop.
Appropriate for
✄✄✄ Sewciopath!: You have been using sewing patterns you pick up at Spotty, buy online from indie designers or download and print. The garments you have been making are from a wide variety of woven and knit fabrics, including challenging materials like silk blends. You are keen to gain knowledge that will allow you to alter patterns, improve the fit of garments, achieve impressive results and learn couture sewing techniques.
Bra making suppliers
boobytraps.com.au | yourwaylingerie.com.au | pitttrading.com.au/wired-bra-kits | nelliejoans.co.nz/collections/kits
Learn to sew, craft and create with Thread Den.
Located on Melbourne's vibrant Brunswick Street, in Fitzroy. At Thread Den you can start at the very beginning, take your skills to the next level, and find your own unique style.
At Thread Den it's just like a friend (a super nice clever one) teaching you and a few friends to sew, craft and create. When you come in; take advantage of having all the equipment on hand, lovely big cutting tables, smooth running Janomes with plenty of feet accessories, inspiring resources, and friendly people to chat to.
Your teachers have years of experience, their own labels and businesses, and the desire to share their skills and craftsmanship with you.
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Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
- A refund can be requested 1 day before class starts. An admin fee of AU$35.00 applies.
- A transfer can be requested 4 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.
- A credit note can be requested 4 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
Terms & Conditions
Taking part in a workshop at Thread Den is fun and we love teaching people our craft, but here we have to get serious for a moment:
It is your responsibility to clear your diary for the booking you've made - especially if there are multiple sessions in your course. If you want to finish your project(s), you need to attend all workshops. You'll also need to arrive on time. We can't start again because it just isn't fair to your fellow participants.
Allow us this indulgence for a second, our workshops and courses - are usually sold out weeks in advance. It isn't a quick switch to pop you into another workshop. If we have an appropriate session where you can attend to keep going, we will try to offer you a discounted space. If that isn't possible, you will need to book a private lesson to stay on track (the minimum cost is NM -$144 or M -$119.52).
We also won't follow you up to check that you are coming along to class and/or that you have the right supplies for your class. Almost every workshop will require you to bring along your supplies, for some workshops we sell a supplies kit at an additional cost - but not for all. If you are unsure about what you need, just shoot us an email - info@threadden.com . We also want you to learn and love what you make as much as possible, please carefully consider the fabrics we recommend that you use. If you choose a fabric that is suited to a more advanced level you aren't going to enjoy your experience.
We've tried to answer any questions you could have in the workshop description, but again, don't hesitate to email us for any further details or with any queries. We loooove to see that fabric you are thinking of using and sending you off to some of our favourite fabric and habby suppliers.
Thanks for sticking with us and reading through those annoying details.
The details of our refund policy appear during the booking process.
Medical Events
- If you are required to isolate, with the supply of a medical certificate or COVID-19 testing referral covering the date of your workshop, you will be able to transfer your booking without incurring any penalties.
- Your safety is our priority, we reserve the right to make decisions if necessary to preserve the safety of all.
- In the event of a medical emergency, we may have to seek ambulance services on your behalf and at your expense.
Course Cancellations
- Classes are subject to sufficient enrolment numbers (usually this is 3 participants).
- We reserve the right to cancel any scheduled course.
This policy can be viewed on our website - https://threadden.com/about/bookings-and-cancellations-policy/