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Bra Pattern Drafting Books Review: Shin vs Bra Makers Manual

Comparing Bra Drafting Methods: Kristina Shin vs Bra-Makers Manual. This endeavor took several months and involved more than a dozen muslins for 4 volunteers of varying bra sizes.

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ReviewLilypaDesignsMay 1, 2018Dr Kristina Shin, Shin Method, Bra Makers Manual, BMM Method, Pattern Drafting techniques, Pattern Drafting Books Comments
Japan Trip - Patterned Bemberg Fabrics!

Bemberg [silk-like] Lining in beautiful patterns and colors! This fabric made images of gorgeous, breathable, colorful bras dance around in my head...

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LilypaDesignsApril 23, 2018Japan, Bemberg, lining fabric, Bunka, cupro Comments
Sewing Bras - Satin and Lace Bra

PUG Classic converted to PUG Shelley with increased width powerbar - great for elminating friction between arm and breast!

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LilypaDesignsFebruary 24, 2018bra sewing, satin and lace bra, PUG Shelley, PUG Classic, Powerbar, purple bra, bra and robe set, arm breast friction Comments
Better than Flowers - Bras that Fit!

You know what's better than flowers and chocolate on Valentines day?  A bra that fits AND makes you feel fabulous.  

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LilypaDesignsFebruary 14, 2018Better than Flowers, Bras that fit, made to measure bras, Valentine DayComment
Custom Bra Making Services now Available!

Check out our limited time discount on Custom Bra Making Services !  Made to measure bras for that special woman in your life.  Made locally in the USA.

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LilypaDesignsFebruary 14, 2018Intro Discount, New Website
Sewing Bras - Lace Shelley Bra - aka Bra Seam Manipulation

Utilizing my new skills, I decided to turn my PUG Classic into the PUG Shelley Bra!  The drafting should be pretty simple - create a power bar out of the upper and lower cup pieces and then split the remaining lower cup. 

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LilypaDesignsFebruary 1, 2018lace, bra sewing, Pin Up Girls, PUG Classic, PUG Shelley, Beige not BoringComment
Sewing Bras - Custom Drafting a Strapless Bra Part 3

Welcome to part 3 of my custom draft strapless bra! 

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DesignsLilypaDesignsJanuary 25, 2018Custom Bra, Strapless, bra sewing, pattern drafting, self drafted, strapless #3Comment
Tutorial - How to Create and Insert a Bra Sling
Tutorial - How to Create and Insert a Bra Sling

After hailing the wonders that is a bra sling, I received a number of requests to for a tutorial.  For those who are not familiar with a sling, it is a separate piece of fabric on the interior (or exterior) of the bra to aid in support. Sometimes called a side sling and look similar to powerbars. 

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TutorialLilypaDesignsJanuary 22, 2018Tutorial, bra sewing, bra sling, internal sling, pattern drafting, sling Comments
Sewing Bras - Custom Drafting a Strapless Bra Part 2

A quick update on my Strapless Bra drafting adventures.

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DesignsLilypaDesignsJanuary 12, 2018Bra Makers Manual, Custom Bra, Drafting, Strapless, bra sewing, wire spring, Strapless #2Comment
Sewing Bras - Custom Drafting a Strapless Bra Part 1

I know its been quite a few weeks without any bras - I'm finally ready to give a peek on what I've been working on.

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LilypaDesignsJanuary 8, 2018Bra Makers Manual, Custom Bra, Drafting, Glamour Noueveu, Strapless, Torsolette, What Katie Did, bustier, longline bra, merry widow, Strapless #1Comment
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