tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140515590936881334.post1242759650948784581..comments2024-03-21T12:43:52.656-04:00Comments on The Sewing Lawyer: Well, this is interesting - bra sizingKayYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09965798068172494708noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140515590936881334.post-69375467667331853972017-05-17T16:31:13.922-04:002017-05-17T16:31:13.922-04:00Here's the bra bible for me.
https://www.red...Here's the bra bible for me. <br /><br />https://www.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits/wiki/beginners_guide <br /><br />I went from a 38C with underarm pooches to 34DDD. Crazy, right? Also tons of info on breast shape and how it fits in the bra.Risehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140515590936881334.post-4540530455103886032017-05-15T12:38:05.965-04:002017-05-15T12:38:05.965-04:00Went up a band size, and down a cup size -- 40B. F...Went up a band size, and down a cup size -- 40B. Fit is not terrible. I consulted the excellent Beverley Johnson's Bra Maker's Manual and discovered that evidently my horrible old titties are wider than the patterns I am using are designed for. It will be an easy fix, to widen the lower cup at the underarm, and cut the cup holes in the front band to accommodate the new cup piece. Right breast is slightly smaller than left (my right foot is also smaller than my right foot. Hmmm.) So, will magic away the correct amount from that side only, where the vertical wrinkle of extra fabric shows up. And, the bridge is a tiny bit too wide at the top only, so will fold out that bit when I re-cut.<br /><br />The finished bra is still acceptable enough in fit to put into regular rotation of wear. Only I know that it is not quite right. Sewing up the samples keeps me happily occupied. Need more elastic ... off to the store.LinBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201009126846898608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140515590936881334.post-76541952911027104342017-05-12T20:08:02.836-04:002017-05-12T20:08:02.836-04:00I feel that my bust looks "normal" for m...I feel that my bust looks "normal" for my build but I wear a 34G!! That sounds huge!!! But that is what it takes to get the bridge to sit against my chest and the cups to cover everything that needs to be covered smoothly. Ever since I found a bra that truly fits me I have spoken to a lot of women in my office and everyone seems to have fit issues of some kind with a bra. I used to think that "90% of women wear the wrong size bra" was a crock but I think it might be right! Who knows. Maybe you are a 30d. Jessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140515590936881334.post-22960191336343108182017-05-12T12:32:43.950-04:002017-05-12T12:32:43.950-04:00It IS tempting, isn't it? Especially if the br...It IS tempting, isn't it? Especially if the bra she is wearing is too small, and she's spilling over everywhere. Looks so very uncomfortable.LinBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201009126846898608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140515590936881334.post-11687123743890333462017-05-12T12:31:17.756-04:002017-05-12T12:31:17.756-04:00After a frustrating summer five years ago, trying ...After a frustrating summer five years ago, trying to tweak bra patterns to my satisfaction to produce an all-woven bra (like the ones I wore in my youth) I gave up.<br /><br />Lost 25 pounds. Took out the patterns again, and tried again. Am still the same band size -- which is more related to one's ribcage than one's bosom -- but now my smaller breasts do not fill the cups that I thought they would. Hmmm. <br /><br />Will try an A cup to see if it corresponds to the twice-altered C cups I sewed for the muslin. Good news is that the muslin is perfectly wearable as altered. Had to give in and use two small rectangles of powernet at the bra back, but am pleased to report that a woven-fabric bra is possible for the home-sewer to achieve.<br /><br />Keep up your good work. A properly fitted undergarment is heaven to wear.LinBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201009126846898608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140515590936881334.post-9830838879269181952017-05-12T11:47:52.770-04:002017-05-12T11:47:52.770-04:00The thing to do is wear the one that fits no matte...The thing to do is wear the one that fits no matter what the numbers are and many women don't know how to fit a bra so they go around in unflattering and uncomfortable bras. Sometimes I'm tempted to drag a woman to the fitting room and show her what to wear.Connie Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526657792519056005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140515590936881334.post-41981307857708903982017-05-12T04:42:28.017-04:002017-05-12T04:42:28.017-04:00These were the questions I was asking myself befor...These were the questions I was asking myself before I drafted the Maya. Especially the one with sister sizing having the same cup volume. But the truth is, they share the same wire and cup. I was so frustrated :) But bra making is a continuous journey and it's fun :)Anahttp://www.afiatelier.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140515590936881334.post-84829062312373072402017-05-11T22:15:33.886-04:002017-05-11T22:15:33.886-04:00This is so timely, Kay, as I'm in the midst of...This is so timely, Kay, as I'm in the midst of sewing up the Shelby from Bra Makers Supply without underwires. I'm hoping to finish it up this weekend. I'm anticipating having to reshape the cups. I'll eagerly await your post after your testers.<br />BrendaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140515590936881334.post-55370668305118513832017-05-11T20:03:09.159-04:002017-05-11T20:03:09.159-04:00You are so right that most women wear the wrong si...You are so right that most women wear the wrong size. For years I wore a 34C and suffered with the straps falling off my shoulders constantly. Recently I had a fitting and discovered that I should be 30DDD or 32DD depending on the bra and maker. No more loose straps. Maybe I'll dare to make my own some day. BeccaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05839761273520524641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140515590936881334.post-44591918974766873272017-05-11T11:21:53.770-04:002017-05-11T11:21:53.770-04:00You are so right - most women do wear the wrong si...You are so right - most women do wear the wrong size!! Retail sizing should be measured as follows to get a baseline bra size: underbust measurement for band size, fullbust measurement subtract underbust measurement = for each inch of difference add a cup size.<br />For example my underbust = 38", my full bust = 45", so 45-38 = 7" difference, meaning my cup size should be G - so I would wear a 38G which it I do in most cases.<br />That being said, it is only a starting point - different manufacturers have difference block sizes for creating their sizing, there is no industry standard; different styles effect sizing: and individual breast shape will make every style fit differently for each person. <br />These same truths can be said about bra patterns - but the above formula will give you a much more accurate place to start. After that it's all about personal fit and comfort, and rarely does one style fit most!<br />Good luck and keep persevering - you might surprise yourself and end up with the best fitting bra you've ever had :)<br />KateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com