How to sew a sports bra

Name: How to sew a sports bra
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Learn to how to design and make a sports bra in under an hour !

Created byMary Murinyu

Last updated 7/2022

English

What you'll learn

Drafting the Pattern.
Types of fabric to use.
How to cut pattern on fabric.
How to sew a decorative elastic.
Sewing the sports bra.

Course content

1 section • 12 lectures • 35m total length

Introduction0:35
Body measurement1:47
Drafting front pattern part 11:57
Draft the pattern on plain pattern paper by halving the bust measurement and marking shoulder and bust lines. Add one inch for elastic casing and extend lines to chest line.
Drafting front pattern part 22:44
Draft the front sports bra pattern by selecting neck width, shaping a shorter slope to the chest. Use bust around divided by four minus 1.5 inches for the chest line.
Drafting back pattern3:09
Shaping back armhole3:21
cutting pattern on fabric2:36
Joining shoulder seam and armhole elastic.2:46
How to sew decorative elastic3:33
Sewing side seam.3:14
Turn the bra inside out, pin both sides, sew the side seam with a half-inch seam allowance using a straight stitch, then top stitch with a zigzag to finish.
sewing neck line elastic.3:58
Waist band attachment.6:09
Learn to attach the waist band elastic to a sports bra: measure 26 inches, align four sections, and finish with a zigzag stitch for a neat, secure fit.

Requirements

Be able to use a sewing machine.

Description

In this course you will learn how to make a sports bra from taking your own body measurements to get a perfect fit, drafting and shaping the back armhole of the sports bra, then we will be drafting front pattern and cutting on fabric. You will also master how to sew the sports bra and type of fabric that will be used, which will be a one way stretch, and the type of needles required for a stretchy fabric. You will also learn different size of elastic how to sew a decorative elastic from the armhole round the neck line, then you will also learn how to attach a waist band on the sports bra. Just as an artist look at the beautiful sun and is inspired to make the most amazing painting . In this course you too will be able to draw of the basic skills taught to make sports bras and design your own unique styles, me as your instructor will be able to guide you every step of the way. Use the message function if you feel stuck or you need help with a new design you want to invent. So happy sewing and breaking off that sweat with your self made sports bra.

Who this course is for:

All levels