How to Make Custom-Fit Bras & Lingerie

In How to Make Custom-Fit Bras & Lingerie Don McCunn draws on a decade's experience teaching online classes, this compendium of pattern making and sewing instructions provides instructions for making five kinds of bras - conventional, bikini, bandeau, bust sling, and athletic - as well as fitted and bikini briefs and thongs; swimsuits and leotards. Furthermore, McCunn provides instructions for combining the bra with skirt patterns to make Empire-waistline sleepwear, tops, dresses, even wedding gowns.

Praise from Users

"An invaluable guide for making clothes and lingerie that fit a real body rather than the measurement system of standard commercial patterns. The instructions are clear and provide many tricks for a person fitting herself."
Joan Vinall

"McCunn's books are a valuable addition to any collection of Sewing and Craft books. His instructions are so carefully thought out, thorough, easy to follow, and well illustrated that anyone making lingerie will benefit from them. "
Carol Hillegas


"McCunn's approach enabled me to make well-fitting and supportive bras and swimsuits for my unusual figure."
Kathryn Raike-Panuline


"McCunn explains the WHY of pattern making not just the HOW, so I have learned concepts as well as practical skills, and when I am drafting, I actually understand the process instead of just following instructions by rote. Using his bust sling design to make bras that fit me perfectly because they are tailored to my exact shape is both liberating and empowering."
Carol Utau


"McCunn's method, a culmination of many years experience, has helped many people, including me, in learning to draft and sew. His instructions are clear and straight to the point."
Rudaina Sumrein


"It's nice to know that even a beginner sewer's experiences can be useful. Bras have been a constant source of angst for me for many, many years. Now, even though I am a beginning sewer, I get good it, adequate support, ease of care, better skin health, for a very reasonable price."
Kenna Heaton


"In competitive swimming, the swimmer needs to focus on the clock, not fret over potential exposure. McCunn's custom fit bikini gives me that confidence, making me a faster swimmer. It also fits me better than any previous bikinis. I recommend it for anyone with an excuse to wear a swimsuit!"
Jenifer McAtee


"The most comfortable panties I've ever worn!"
Deborah Castle


"McCunn's books are amazing, I have them and recommend them to everyone."
Jane Ann Butters

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How to Make Custom-Fit Bras & Lingerie

In How to Make Custom-Fit Bras & Lingerie Don McCunn draws on a decade's experience teaching online classes, this compendium of pattern making and sewing instructions provides instructions for making five kinds of bras - conventional, bikini, bandeau, bust sling, and athletic - as well as fitted and bikini briefs and thongs; swimsuits and leotards. Furthermore, McCunn provides instructions for combining the bra with skirt patterns to make Empire-waistline sleepwear, tops, dresses, even wedding gowns.

Praise from Users

"An invaluable guide for making clothes and lingerie that fit a real body rather than the measurement system of standard commercial patterns. The instructions are clear and provide many tricks for a person fitting herself."
Joan Vinall

"McCunn's books are a valuable addition to any collection of Sewing and Craft books. His instructions are so carefully thought out, thorough, easy to follow, and well illustrated that anyone making lingerie will benefit from them. "
Carol Hillegas


"McCunn's approach enabled me to make well-fitting and supportive bras and swimsuits for my unusual figure."
Kathryn Raike-Panuline


"McCunn explains the WHY of pattern making not just the HOW, so I have learned concepts as well as practical skills, and when I am drafting, I actually understand the process instead of just following instructions by rote. Using his bust sling design to make bras that fit me perfectly because they are tailored to my exact shape is both liberating and empowering."
Carol Utau


"McCunn's method, a culmination of many years experience, has helped many people, including me, in learning to draft and sew. His instructions are clear and straight to the point."
Rudaina Sumrein


"It's nice to know that even a beginner sewer's experiences can be useful. Bras have been a constant source of angst for me for many, many years. Now, even though I am a beginning sewer, I get good it, adequate support, ease of care, better skin health, for a very reasonable price."
Kenna Heaton


"In competitive swimming, the swimmer needs to focus on the clock, not fret over potential exposure. McCunn's custom fit bikini gives me that confidence, making me a faster swimmer. It also fits me better than any previous bikinis. I recommend it for anyone with an excuse to wear a swimsuit!"
Jenifer McAtee


"The most comfortable panties I've ever worn!"
Deborah Castle


"McCunn's books are amazing, I have them and recommend them to everyone."
Jane Ann Butters

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How to Make Custom-Fit Bras & Lingerie

How to Make Custom-Fit Bras & Lingerie

by Don McCunn
How to Make Custom-Fit Bras & Lingerie

How to Make Custom-Fit Bras & Lingerie

by Don McCunn

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Overview

In How to Make Custom-Fit Bras & Lingerie Don McCunn draws on a decade's experience teaching online classes, this compendium of pattern making and sewing instructions provides instructions for making five kinds of bras - conventional, bikini, bandeau, bust sling, and athletic - as well as fitted and bikini briefs and thongs; swimsuits and leotards. Furthermore, McCunn provides instructions for combining the bra with skirt patterns to make Empire-waistline sleepwear, tops, dresses, even wedding gowns.

Praise from Users

"An invaluable guide for making clothes and lingerie that fit a real body rather than the measurement system of standard commercial patterns. The instructions are clear and provide many tricks for a person fitting herself."
Joan Vinall

"McCunn's books are a valuable addition to any collection of Sewing and Craft books. His instructions are so carefully thought out, thorough, easy to follow, and well illustrated that anyone making lingerie will benefit from them. "
Carol Hillegas


"McCunn's approach enabled me to make well-fitting and supportive bras and swimsuits for my unusual figure."
Kathryn Raike-Panuline


"McCunn explains the WHY of pattern making not just the HOW, so I have learned concepts as well as practical skills, and when I am drafting, I actually understand the process instead of just following instructions by rote. Using his bust sling design to make bras that fit me perfectly because they are tailored to my exact shape is both liberating and empowering."
Carol Utau


"McCunn's method, a culmination of many years experience, has helped many people, including me, in learning to draft and sew. His instructions are clear and straight to the point."
Rudaina Sumrein


"It's nice to know that even a beginner sewer's experiences can be useful. Bras have been a constant source of angst for me for many, many years. Now, even though I am a beginning sewer, I get good it, adequate support, ease of care, better skin health, for a very reasonable price."
Kenna Heaton


"In competitive swimming, the swimmer needs to focus on the clock, not fret over potential exposure. McCunn's custom fit bikini gives me that confidence, making me a faster swimmer. It also fits me better than any previous bikinis. I recommend it for anyone with an excuse to wear a swimsuit!"
Jenifer McAtee


"The most comfortable panties I've ever worn!"
Deborah Castle


"McCunn's books are amazing, I have them and recommend them to everyone."
Jane Ann Butters


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780932538390
Publisher: Design Enterprises of San Francisco
Publication date: 08/31/2017
Pages: 180
Product dimensions: 8.25(w) x 10.75(h) x 0.38(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction

Materials and Supplies

Bikini Tops

Creating the Basic Bikini Top Pattern

Sewing a Trial Bikini Top

Adding a Dart to a Bikini Top

Sewing Darts and Seams

Bikini Top Designs

Sewing Basics

Gathered Bikini Top

Corded Bikini Top

Tied Bikini Tops

The Bikini Bra

Draping a Princess Seam Bikini Top

Adding a Skirt to the Bikini Top

Bikini Top Dress

Baby Doll Nightgown

Bikini Briefs & Thongs

Creating the Basic Bikini Briefs Pattern

Corded Bikini Briefs

Elastic & Fashion Tied Bikini Briefs

Ring Bikini Briefs

Thongs

Fitted Briefs

Fitted Briefs Design Variations

Fitted Briefs Design Process

Three-Piece Fitted Briefs

Fitted Skirt Pattern for Briefs

Adding Fullness to Skirt Patterns

Bandeau Tops & Dresses

The Bandeau Top Design Process

Basic Bandeau Top

Bandeau With Skirt

Bust Sling Bras

Basic Bust Sling Bra

Create the Bust Sling Mold

Create a Do-It-Yourself Bust Sling Mold

Create the Paper Pattern

Create and Fit a Muslin Mock-Up

Bust Sling Bra Variations

The Double-Band Bust Sling Bra

The X-Back Bust Sling Bra

Princess Seam Variations

Bust Sling Bra Designs

Hybrid Bust Sling Bra

Racerback Bust Sling Bra

Zipper-Front Bust Sling Bra

Bust Sling Nursing Bra

Bust Sling Garment Designs

A Bust Sling Swimsuit Top

Bust Sling Dress

Bust Sling Gown

Bust Sling Dream Shaper

Leotards and One-Piece Swimsuits

Conventional Bras

An Overview of the Process

Design Considerations

Parts of a Conventional Bra

Reference Lines

Factors that Affect the Fit of a Conventional Bra

Materials and Tools

Underwires

Creating a Bra Sloper Mold

Creating a Sloper Mold Over an Existing Bra

Creating a Sloper Mold Over the Natural Body

Creating a Sloper Mold Using Press’n Seal

Creating a Bra Sloper from a Mold

Preparing to Sew a Muslin Sloper for Fitting

Sewing a Muslin Sloper for Fitting

Creating a Pattern for a Bra Design

Sample Bra Specification Sheet

Sewing the Bra

Bra Design Variations

Bra Design Examples

Bra Specification Sheet

Athletic Bras

Creating an Athletic Bra Mold Using Press’n Seal

Using the Mold for a Master Pattern

Creating an Athletic Bra Design

Sewing Athletic Bras

Designing a Wedding Dress

Design Choices

Creating a Hoop Petticoat

Creating an A-Line Wedding Dress

Creating a Trumpet Style Wedding Dress

Appendix

Lingerie Fabric & Basic Terminology

Mini-Me Dress Form

Fabric Testing

Index

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