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How to Sew a Bralette Bra.

teacher avatar Mary Murinyu, Fashion Designer

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Lessons in This Class

    • 1.

      Introduction.

      0:47

    • 2.

      Tools

      1:30

    • 3.

      Body measurements

      1:17

    • 4.

      Materials

      2:06

    • 5.

      Pattern drafting.

      4:30

    • 6.

      Adding seam allowance and cutting on fabric.

      4:43

    • 7.

      Sewing the dart.

      2:31

    • 8.

      Elastic attachment.

      3:48

    • 9.

      Attaching straps and hook and eye.

      5:21

    • 10.

      Conclution

      0:46

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About This Class

If you would love making your bra this class is definitely for you.


In this class you going to learn how to make a Bralette bra in easy steps, taking your body measurement which is important in getting the perfect fit for your bra.


followed by the type of fabric we will need for this project mainly stretch material and cotton fabric for the bra cups.


then you going to learn and sew different types of elastic E.g picot elastic and Fold elastic, and how to make your bra strap.


once you got all your tools and materials pattern drafting will be made easy as I am going to guide you through.


If you are a beginner or you have never drafted a bra pattern before you can be assured by the end of this course you will own a per of Bralette bra with your sense of style.


So see you in the first class Happy sewing!.

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Mary Murinyu

Fashion Designer

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Hello, my name is Mary, I love being creative most especially with clothes I’ve been sewing for 9 years making clothes for family and friends and teaching others how to make their clothes.

My passion is to use fashion to empower and inspire people in an easy and simple way possible from pattern making to sewing. So guys let’s get creative.

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1. Introduction.: Hey guys and welcome. My name is Mary Marino and I'm so excited guys to be here because I'm about to share with you how to make this graph, Let's graph. So in this class, we're going to focus on taking our own body measurement because it's very important to get the perfect fit forwards by the types of materials that we're going to use for this project, including the needle. If you are a beginner or you've never really drafted a Brad Pitt in before. Don't worry. I got you. By the end of this class, you own your own pair of bronchi, then has your own sense of style. So guys, let's not waste any time in jump to the first lesson. Shall we? 2. Tools : Okay, so these are some of the tools that we're going to need, which is a pair of scissors. I prefer if we have 21 for pattern paper and the other one for cutting fabric, then we're going to need a siem repair. Followed by pins. Then we're going to need the array. And of course, our marker when we're drafting the pattern. And a pencil, when we are going to be writing down our body measurement onto a notebook. Then we are going to need a ruler. You can use a ruler or a straight ruler and a measuring tape. At this point when you're taking body measurement, we are going to be using more of the interests, which are the bigger number. Then we are going to need, of course, a pattern paper and a sewing machine. I've got here my sewing needles, which is stretching it or make sure we use Stretch needle for this project. And a sewing machine, normalised domestic sewing machine. So we are going to be using two stitches, which is zigzag stitch and a straight stitch. These are all the tools we're going to need. So see you on the next lesson. 3. Body measurements : Hi guys. So I'm just going to show you how to take your own best measurement. So I do have a mirror or escape her mirror, especially when you're taking your own body measurement on the measuring tape, who are going to be using this bigger numbers, of which is interests. And later on also going to use it, well drafting the pattern. So now when you taking your body measure mental, your bossed around circumference, you want to make sure that you place your measuring tape nicely around your best. And as you can see also on the side, you actually get yourself in the mirror. Measuring tape seeds have straight right at the back. You don't want to measuring tape to sit lower at the back like this, makes sure that it doesn't sit lower, doesn't drop at the back. Like so because that will actually affect the, when you are drafting the pattern later on and also the fitting. So you want to make sure that you place your measuring tape comfortably around your best. And when you move it around your best, it doesn't also fall. This is how we take our own bust measurement. So let's move on to the other lesson of drafting the pectin. See you there. 4. Materials : Hi guys and welcome. So I'm just going to show you the materials we're going to need and we're going to start with a strep elastic. This is the one that we're going to use for the strips. Followed by a p could Elastic of which it does have a little bit of Mount of stretch to it. And we're going to use it around the home, followed by a fold over elastic. And this one, we are going to use it also onto the neck line. And then we have another picker elastic. Now this one, it has a wider width, is a bit wider compared to the first one that I showed you. So it's like half an inch wide. So it's also called picker elastic and we are going to attach it on the underpass. Now also, I've got rings and sliders and we need two of them. This one are the rings, will also need two of them. The next thing we are going to need is the Who can I of which is going to relate to be attached to on our band as we saw the pro guys, these are all the materials that we're going to need. So now let's move on to the fabric. So I've got a cotton fabric. It is a one-way stretch and this is going to be used inside as a lining. So it does have stretch in one way, but on the other side it has a limited amount of stretch. Now moving on to delays, I am going to use a stretch lace. And it's also a one-way stretch. As you can see that on the other side it has limited stretch. But on this side it does have stretch. So it's going to be used to further caps also, even the bend. Now that you've got all the materials, Let's move on to the next lesson. 5. Pattern drafting.: Welcome again guys. So now we're going to go ahead and drafted the cups of our product. So the thing that we're going to need is a quarter of our past runs the conference. Mine is nine, so I'm going to take that nine and MC squared of around nine by 9 ". Once we had done a drafting the square, I'm going to go ahead and divide the square into four equal parts. And mine is going to be 4.5. Once we're done doing so, don't forget to label your pattern. The first line is chest, then the bust point line, and the other one is going to be the best. Now, on the other side is going to be the center front. So on the top, on the top square, I am going to also divide that square into four equal parts. The next thing on the under bust, I am going to measure 1 " on the other side and 1 " on either side. Then I'm going to the bust point line. We are going to go down by 1 ". Then we're going to connect all the three points to create a debt. Now, again, on that line, I am going to extend it all the way to the center front line. This is going to be the neck line. Now, again, on that point I want to go ahead and the bust point line, I'm going to mark down half of an inch. This is to create an AM Hall. That point I'm going to create a curved line. This is going to be again for the, um, hall. You can use your free hand. Don't forget to enable your pattern is going to be cut on fold. Now on the bus line, I'm going to extend that line. Then I am going to measure quota of my past circumference, subtract half of an inch because we are going to be using a stretch material. Then to determine the width of our band, you need to take your hook and I, and my hook can either length is around 3 ", so I'm going to make, or the bend is going to be 3 " wide. Then from there, I'm *****, I'm going to connect straight to the band. The next thing is to measure the width of the who can I and mine is around one-and-a-half inch. This 1.5 inch is going to be subtracted from the bend. And m is later on going to be replaced by the hook and I when we attach it, later on when we saw the brand. So please note that the band should be cut on a stretch material and write it also onto your pattern. Now we need to separate the band from the curb. So what we're going to do, we are going to mark on the bank side, we're going to mark 1 " at the top and 1 " also at the bottom. Then connect the two points. Now it's time for us to cut out the pattern. Since we have cut out the cups, the next thing is to remove the data and then go ahead and trace out the Cubs, then trace the bend also. Now once we are done tracing, we need to add seam allowance. So see you in the next lesson. 6. Adding seam allowance and cutting on fabric.: Okay guys, so now it's time for us to add some seam allowance onto our pattern. As you can see that I have centimeters here of which I'm going to be using to add around the Amhara. And also the reason why we adding similar in tone to the Amoco is because I'm going to be using a P-code elastic, as you can see, when we saw this picture, elastic relate to or need to flip it in. And that flip will actually need its own seam allowance. But then on the next line, I'm not going to add seam allowance because I'm going to be using a fold over elastic. So if photo valence ticket do not need any seam allowance. But then if you are going to be using a piglet elastic, you will need to add seam allowance onto your neck line. Now let's go ahead and add our similar ones around the pattern even into the band. Now guys, once we are done, please don't forget to create my kings and I'm going to mark that I did add similar ones, which is half of an inch or 1 cm seam allowance around our pattern. Now inside of the data, I'm also going to add seam allowance, since I'm going to be closing it, which is going to be half of an inch seam allowance. Or you can use 1 cm seam allowance. Once we are done drafting, it is time for us to cut out the patterns. Now guys, we need to cut our pattern onto the fabric. And over here I have a stretchy layer, which is one-way stretch. And when you place your pattern, you went to place a pattern where the stretch goals around your body. So I am going to fold the lace or the fabric can have in place the pattern where it's actually unfold. Also guys, when you do cut the band, please make sure that you do cut it on a strange material as it was indicated on to the pattern. So guys, this one is the lining of which is going to be placed onto the cups. And I'm also going to fold it in half and then place the pattern way it's unfold. So over here, I've cut all my pieces out. So the first thing that I'm going to do is to attach the band. For the band, I did cut for layers two of each side. So I'm going to take one and place it under the caps and take the other layer and place it right on top. Then the next thing I'm just going to pin it, pin all these four layers together and then go to the sewing machine and so a straight stitch. And this is how it will turn out. The next thing is to just cut out those x's fabric. Now this is how it will look on the inside, as you can see, all the seams attaching between the band. Now we went to go ahead and sew it straight, stitch. There we go, guys. The next thing we need to do is to close the dads are for the cups. So see you on the next lesson. 7. Sewing the dart.: Welcome guys. So now I'm going to show you how to close the data onto the caps. So underlining this is the inside, I'm going to turn it and close the data using a straight stitch. Then I'm going to do the same thing also to the lining. I'm going to close them. I mean the main fabric which is the maze. And I'm also going to close the data using the straight stitch. Once we are done, this is how it looks. So I want to now so this seems right sides facing. And I'm going to go attach the two layers using a zigzag stitch. And this is how it looks. So the next thing I'm just going to trim off all the excess material that is showing. So guys, if you can not use all this seems attacked in insight and this is how our brow will look on the inside of the lining in feeding on the outside. The next thing that is needed is to do a top straight stitch on the duct. Now, once we are done, we need now to go in and touch the band. I'm going to use the same method like I did for the previous one. Now, as you cannot use all the seams attacked in between the two bands. So I'm going to go ahead and do a top straight stitch. Now, this is how our brand looks at once we attain, the next thing that we need to do now is to attach the elastic. So see you on the next lesson. 8. Elastic attachment.: Welcome. On the previous class, I did share how to sort the data. So in this class, we are going to learn how to attach the elastic. And I am going to start on the next line. I'm using a fold over elastic at this point. And I am going to just saw the elastic or past the elastic onto the machine first using a zigzag stitch. Then I'm going to insert the lining or the neck line onto the elastic. Please note that when you saw the elastic pool, the elastic only not the main fabric. This is how it will look on the outside, including the inside. Now the next thing we need to do is to solve the arm hole using a picker elastic, I am going to first make sure that the decorative part or the wavy part are facing down. And I'm going to leave a little bit of elastic hanging right at the tip. Now sewing the elastic, I am going to be using a zigzag stitch. And please take note that I'm also putting the elastic just a little bit, but not too much. This is how it will look around the, um, whoa, the next thing now is to just cut out all the excess fabric that is showing so that we can have a neat finish on the inside of the product. Now the next thing we need to do is to flip the elastic n. I'm going to flip the elastic in and then go ahead and do a top zigzag stitch. There we go, guys. This is how it looks. So you want to go ahead and do the same thing onto the other side. So we have attached, or I have attached the elastic on both side of the arm hole. The next thing is to attach this wide elastic also, it looks like it is a picket elastic also. It is around half an inch wide, so I am going to attach it on under the underpass. And now what I'm going to do is also make sure that the wavy part or the decorative part is facing down. And then you want to go ahead into your sewing machine and so is the exact stitch. And also when you do so this elastic, make sure that you pull not too much, but just enough for it to sit comfortably, comfortably, around or onto your past. So as you can see that there is some fabric showing. So you want to also go ahead and just cut the excess fabric off. So guys, this is how it looks once we have attached all the elastic. The next thing is to attach the strips. So see you on the next lesson. 9. Attaching straps and hook and eye.: Okay guys, so once we are done attaching the elastic on the underpass to want to move ahead and create the strips for our brand. And the length of my steps is going to be trained to 2 ". So if you want, you can go ahead and buy those chips that are already made. But as for me, I prefer making my own. I'm going to take the sliders and I'm going to instead the strap from one side, then inserted also to the other side. Go ahead into your sewing machine. And so a straight stitch to secure the strip. This is how it looks once we are done. So the next thing we need to now attach the strap onto the bra. But first we need to attach the ring onto the tiny bit of elastic that we left out. So I'm going to insert the ring onto that little piece and then go ahead and so a straight stitch to secure the ring. The next thing we need to do, guys, is to attach the strip. So I am going to take the ones that we've already made and pass it through the ring. And then once we're done, I'm going to now take the stripe and pass it over or under, and then pass it over again. The slider is how it looks. It's attached now we need to attach the strip also on the band. So from the paint, I am going to measure 3 ". And I'm going to place my paint right on the bottom, and also at the top of the band. I'm also going to measure 3 " to place my strip. Make sure that you do place your strip correctly. So now I'm going to go ahead and pin done painting the strip. Go ahead and saw a straight stitch right on the top. For look on the other side, which is the outside, including the insight. Now we need to attach or reinforce the strip also at the bottom. So what I'm going to do is on the inside, I'm going to make sure that the strip is tagged in. As you can see, that I'm flipping the robust elastic on the inside. And I'm also making sure that I'm taking in this trip in-between. So now I'm just going to solve the end of bust elastic with a zigzag stitch. And as I'm doing so, I'm making sure that my strip is tagged in insight. Okay guys, so we are reaching the end of a project. The next thing we need to do is to attach the hook and I. On the left side of your browser, you need to attach the eye. As you can see that I'm attaching it onto the band and I am going to use my pen to attach it. And I'm going to just try to fit the band onto the eye and then go ahead and pin it because it does have a tendency to move around on the sewing machine. And I'm also going to do the same thing also on the other side of the bend. And this is how it will look. As you can see, I'm going to go ahead and, and so a straight stitch first before I do a zigzag stitch. This is how our brand looks guys. I cannot wait guys to see some of your major project. I really enjoyed making this project and I hope you guys will enjoy the feet of the product and making this bra for yourself. 10. Conclution: Congratulations if you have reached this part of your lesson. And over here we've got our finished project, which is the brain. And this is how it looks on the mannequin. I did try it on also. I really must say I love the fate, even the feeling because of the lining inside. So this is how the front view looks and also this is how it looks on the side and also at the, at the bank and this is how it looks well, as we have attached our Who can I so guys, I really cannot wait to see some of your finished projects, please guys, tell me what you think about the pattern. As for me now guys, it's time to say goodbye. See you on the next one.