How Do You Make A Bra Pattern?
Designing and pattern making for lingerie is one of the more difficult areas of fashion due to the many curves, angles and odd measurements. Also your ability to be precise is tested during each step of the process. Make your own pattern for a bra that fits you just right. Take your measurements Step 1 Measure around your center bust line. Start at the side seam, go around the center of both breasts to the other side seam, and then around the back at the same level holding the measuring tape taught, but not indenting the flesh. Step 2 Get your bust point. Measure your bust point by holding the measuring tape tight from the center of one breast to the center of the other breast. Step 3 Figure your cup size. You want to measure from the middle of the shoulder to the bust point. Remember to do this for each breast as each one is a slightly different size even on the same person. Step 4 Measure your chest next, holding the tape taught from one arm pit to the other above the breast. Step 5
