Bra Making Summer Intensive!

About this experience

 Have you ever wanted to learn to sew your own bra but didn’t know where to start? This two and a half day bra fitting and sewing course will walk you through the steps to making and adjusting a wired bra. Bra-making is a whole sewing world of its' own, and you may want to explore many patterns after you've made this one, but the goal is to give everyone the skills they need to explore that- so even if this isn't your absolute dream bra, it's important that we are all working together. 

PLEASE READ ALL INFO BELOW BEFORE SIGNING UP TO THIS CLASS. Registration is considered acceptance of our terms and cancellation policy.

Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced. 

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  Intermediate Sewing or equivalent +. We want to ensure greatest success for every student, so honestly assessing your sewing skill at this point is essential- experience is as important and enthusiasm when it comes to bra making, and there will be classes in the future if you're not quite there yet!

  
  


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  A confident sewer who has made many garments, is comfortable with using trickier fabrics, and has some experience with fitting and minor alterations to patterns.

  
  


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  Experience successfully completing several sewing projects. This class will not cover basic sewing machine operation such as threading a needle, switching needles, how to adjust stitch length, locking stitches, reverse stitching, pivoting corners, winding bobbins etc. Students should be capable of performing these procedures without assistance.

  
  


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  Experience sewing with knits, applying elastics, making underwear and bralettes

  
  

Must be aged 18+

Students are asked to please use the calculator at https://www.abrathatfits.org/calculator.php and provide the size recommended by the calculator when they sign up for the class (in purchase notes) so that the appropriate sized patterns and sample bras to try on will be available for them at the start of class. You can also request colour preferences for your kit (we will be keeping it pretty simple and to classics)

All supplies except for underwires are provided. Underwire size needed will be determined during the course so that can order your own after the course. The pattern we will be using is the Freya Full Band Bra by Bra Makers Supply- a classic, by a long-established bra-makers and pattern makers.

 Resources will be shared during the class so you can keep ordering your future supplies as well!

*** Please note: This is a beginner bra class. It will provide a good starting point for you to make bras for yourself, but please note that as with any sewing pattern, you may need additional alterations to achieve a perfect fit for future makes. We will take you as far as we can with those alterations inside of this course. ***

What we provide:

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  10 hours of total instruction including:

  
  

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  2 hours of group consultation to go over fit (there will be many samples!), and to begin preparing your pattern. We will have changing closets, and will block the view from the shop to create a comfortable, body positive space where you can feel *uplifted (see what I did there?)

  
  


• 8 hours of cutting/sewing/instruction. Please bring snacks and drinks!


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  The use of our class sewing machines and tools - though we strongly recommend bringing your own machine so you can get used to your own settings.

  
  

*Also note: This truly is a learning journey, with a teacher guiding each of you towards your sewing goals.  We do our best to encourage and support you in finishing your project, but make no guarantee of completion if students miss classes or need extra time. We are all individuals in learning style! 

Because of the nature and small size of our classes, we are happy to switch you to another session or offer a refund with a minimum of two weeks notice.

Within 14 days of your starting class, we are happy to transfer your seat to a friend, but there are no refunds available- FINAL SALE. No shows are not eligible for refunds.

If you are a shift worker (or partnered with one, affecting your ability to plan) or have irregular ability to plan for other reasons, saving your registration for when you are certain about your availability reduces the stress for everyone- and if a class sells out before you get in, reach out to be added to a waitlist or to see if we can squeeze you in. We can often accommodate a last minute extra person, especially if you've been in touch in advance.