Bra Pattern Cutting Short Course
Course description
Course overview
This course starts by investigating different shapes and styles of bras, different cup seams, wires, and fabric types.
The course will demonstrate how to create patterns for bras, using methods such as modelling on the stand and drafting from given measurements. You will also be shown how to make a bra toile and how to fit the bra to the stand.
Please note that all bras' patterns will be constructed in size 34B. This course does not include grading patterns to different sizes or making completed bras.
Check out the video Mae made of her experience studying Structured Bra Making and Bra Pattern Cutting at LCF on her YouTube channel Peppermint Milk.
Who this course is for
This course is for students who would like to develop their pattern cutting skills in the specialised area of bras. Students should have experience with accurate, precise sewing skills, knowledge of common terminology, and pattern cutting experience.
Key information
Topics covered
- Different methods of pattern construction
- Pattern annotation, grain and stretch
- Seam types: vertical, diagonal, curved, horizontal and darted
- Introduction to bra fabrics and components
- Fabric suitability / testing stretch of fabric
Learning outcomes
- Leave this course with three bra pattern styles including a plunge underwired bra, balcony bra with cradle, and a full cup bra
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- 28mm blade
- Rotary cutter with retractable blade (Olfa or Fiscars)
- Pattern master or Graders set square and French curve
- Paper shears for pattern cutting (approx. 21cm)
- Fabric shears (approx. 21 cm)
- Tracing wheel (pin type)
- Metric tape measure
- Fine pins
- Flexible ruler
- Air-erasable fabric marker pen
- 5mm propelling pencil with one of the following types of lead: 2H to 6H
- Designer tape (Shoben or similar)
- Notepad and pen
- Laptop/iPad/tablet A4 plastic pockets for your notes
- Plastic bags to store and transport your work in
Tutor
Linda Wing
Linda Wing is a London College of Fashion graduate and has an extensive professional career of over 30 years within the UK and European Lingerie industry as a Contour Designer and Pattern Cutter. As Head Designer, she was responsible for creating lingerie, nightwear, loungewear and swimwear ranges for well-known retailers. Linda is currently the Contour Technical Lecturer on the London College of Fashion BA (Hons) Fashion Contour course and has been a key member of the teaching team from the launch of the course. She also continues to work in the industry as a freelance Designer/Pattern Cutter.
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