Bra Elastics:

If you have been making your own bras or thought about it then you are aware that there are a limited number of retail merchants that sell the type of elastic found in retail readymade bras.
Using normal cotton or polyester elastic is not advised for bras. Let me explain and shed some light on why I think they don't or won't work.

• Regular elastic is flat and and offers no buffer between the elastic and your skin when sewn in a bra where the elastic is exposed.
• The stretch would not allow expansion and movement in the bra with comfort and control of elastic made for bras.
• Plain elastic made for waistbands, cuffs, and other areas where you need elastic stretch on a garment made, does not offer the same soft backing that gives this specialized elastic the attributes to feel soft and hug the skin.
• Plain elastic can be purchased just about anywhere and is inexpensive and sometimes hard to tell the quality or durability of the stretch.

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Underwire Channeling or Casing Unraveled:

This week's topic is about the differences in bra underwire channeling that are available now to the home seamstress or small business bra makers. After buying from all the perspective bra supply internet stores I share that knowlege with you here.  To read the rest of this blog please click here jnettistitches.com 

Bra making is my passion.  I have a new website up to view what is happening and give information if you are truly interested in making a bra for yourself or others and want a custom fitted bra pattern then my site is where you can begin. 

I have designed my own pattern making system that invovles using a combination of and established pattern close to that size I want to design and draping.  I have made more than 20 patterns for women who have been able to take the course and make their own bras. 

I have investing time and money in finding the best quality for fabrics and notions available.  As women demand these products suppliers will step up and meet this demand.  It is enevitable. 

Please take a look and judge for yourself.  Email me, I would love to hear from you. 

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Bra Making update 2013

If you are looking at this site then you are interested in some way about Bra Making. 

I am teaching at a local fabric store and in my home.  If you are interested please email me. 

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