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Fit Classes

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Wires with Jennifer Fairbanks

Jennifer’s underwires class made the definitive difference in fit for some of our participants last year. She’s back to revisit the conversation, repeating some for our new participants and adding a bit for last year’s participants.

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How to Keep Your Band From Rolling with Linda Crawford

Find solutions for the figure variations that cause your lower bra band to roll up with Linda in this short video.

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Asymmetrical Busts Solutions with Evyone and Margarita.

So many of us have a definite disparity between the left and the right. Evyone and Margarita will give you a variety of techniques to use your skills to address these issues.

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Cylindrical Torso Adjustments with Lily Fong

The shape of your torso sets the ground for the orientation of your breast tissue. When your torso is more round as opposed to oval, you can have fitting issues that aren’t simply about volume. Join Lily as she explains how to deal with this anatomy difference.

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All About Bra Muslins with Lily

Are you eager to start making bras but not sure of what to do and how to proceed? Let Lily help you take those first steps in creating your bra muslin. This gives you a place to start making your pattern your own.

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Technique Classes

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Strappy Bras with Hannah

If there is one notable trend in bras right now, it has to be straps! Learn options and techniques for making your bra into something super strappy.

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Strappy Knickers with Hannah

Better make a strappy panty to match that bra!  Hannah brings you a second class, focusing on underwear this time!

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Dye Class with Sue Folts

Learn basic techniques, tips and considerations as you turn plain white fabric into glorious color. Join Sue in the dye studio to play around with color.

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Drafting: The Beverly Johnson Method with Jeanette Spornitz

Beverly Johnson recently published a bra drafting book. Join one of Beverly’s proteges as she overviews the techniques in this new manual.

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Taking the Plunge: All About Wire Separators with Lily

Learn about specialized bra hardware like a V separator. Learn what these things are and why you would want to use them.

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Working with Cut and Sew Foam with Bodil

Let Bodil show you how to use cut and sew foam in your bra for both function and beauty.

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Nursing Bras with Bodil

Learn how to turn your bra into a nursing bra so you can take care of your wee one while rocking great style.

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Working with Performance Fabrics with Kim Larcom

Did you know that many of the techniques you use for lingerie sewing can also be used for performance wear? Learn how to translate your skills into things like skating costumes, swimwear and posing suits.

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Make it Your Own with Liz

Found a pattern you love but want to get creative with it? Take your lingerie wardrobe to the next level with these great tips about how to add variety and interest.

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Incorporating Rigid Lace in Undies with Valeria

Let Valeria give you all her best tips and trick for working with rigid lace in underwear.

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Cutting Tricky Curves and Specialty Fabrics with DeWahn

 

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Post Surgical Bra Making

Join Linda as she discusses special considerations for after surgeries such as mastectomy, augmentation, breast reduction.

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Specialty Classes

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Corsetry Tips with Alison Smith

Join our resident corsetry expert as she shares some of the most important lessons she has learned over her years of experience with corsetry. If you’ve been interested in corsetry this class will be a great place to start.

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Triangle Bikini with Clio

Join Clio, swimwear expert, as she teaches you to create a super easy triangle bikini with molded cups.

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Garter belts with Liz

There is something alluring about fancy bits and bobs to showcase your intimate parts. When your lingerie gets a little spicy, learn to create sets that include a garter belt in addition to your bra and panties.

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Sports Bras with Jennifer Fairbanks

Your breasts can bounce up to five and a half inches or 14cm during exercise without a sports bra. Learn all about this important fitness garment.

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Silk Sleep Set with Nikki Griffin

Did you know that silk makes perfect sleepwear? It keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. This class walks you through the process of creating a beautiful sleep set.

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Adding Support to Swimwear with DeWahn

Do you wish your swimsuit had a bit more support?  Let Dewahn teach you how as she shares her knowledge on the topic!

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Inspiration Classes

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Panty Inspiration and ready-to-wear trends with Cora 

Make the perfect pair (or four) of panties to offset your me-made bra. Who doesn’t love a matching set!  Get inspired by all the amazing ready-to-wear pieces and hottest styles with Cora.  

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Panty Drafting Based on Inspiration Images with Angela

Those are so cute! Hack panty ideas and patterns to create something darling by marrying inspiration from ready to wear (or Pinterest) with commercially available patterns.  Let Angela take you from ready-to-wear inspiration to me-made-masterpiece!

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The Bra Bullet Journal with Emma

So many ideas, such fun to design. Capture your creative thoughts as you build your lingerie wardrobe, catching inspiration and bringing it into something that you can use to stoke your muse.

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Channeling Your Inner Style Icon with Jennie

Are you a Grace Kelly, an Audrey Hepburn or a Taylor Swift? Learn how to add details and styling to take your bra and add details and choices to beautifully reflect your inner style icon.

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