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Start Your Bra Making Journey for Under £10!

Start Your Bra Making Journey for Under £10!

Have you ever thought about making your own bras but weren’t sure where to start? You’re not alone! Many sewists who confidently stitch garments hesitate when it comes to lingerie. But bra making is easier than you think, and with the right materials, you can create a beautiful, well-fitting bra at home—without…

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Understanding Bra & Lingerie Fittings: A Guide to Rings, Slides, and Hooks

Understanding Bra & Lingerie Fittings: A Guide to Rings, Slides, and Hooks

When it comes to creating or altering bras, lingerie, bikinis, or belts, the small but essential components like rings, slides, and hooks play a critical role. These fittings might seem like minor details, but they are crucial in ensuring a perfect fit, comfortable wear, and a polished finish to your…

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Exciting News from Sewing Chest: Two New Bra Kits for the Cashmerette Loftus Bra Pattern!

Exciting News from Sewing Chest: Two New Bra Kits for the Cashmerette Loftus Bra Pattern!

Hello, fellow sewing enthusiasts!We have some thrilling news to share that will undoubtedly add a splash of creativity to your next sewing project. Sewing Chest is delighted to introduce not one, but TWO fabulous new bra kits designed specifically for the Cashmerette Loftus Bra Pattern. Whether you're a seasoned sewist…

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Bra Kits and more!

Bra Kits and more!

We decided to concentrate on getting plenty of bra kits made up this month.  Many are labelled as the black beauty kit, though they will work for may other patterns, particularly the lace version which really has standard bra making contents that suit many patterns.  We always clearly list the…

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BRA WIRE & CUP SIZES - CHART & UNDERSTANDING SIZING, AND HOW TO SELECT THE CORRECT WIRE

BRA WIRE & CUP SIZES - CHART & UNDERSTANDING SIZING, AND HOW TO SELECT THE CORRECT WIRE

We stock a range of bra wires and cups, and it is important to establish the correct size and style for the bra you are making. For example a push up wire may appear two sizes smaller in width than the same size full cup wire! This is because a…

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'Orange' Style Underwires for Black Beauty Bra

'Orange' Style Underwires for Black Beauty Bra

The 'Orange' style underwires are used by several USA pattern designers and fit several designs of pattern. Orange Lingerie's Marlborough, Boylston & Fenway; Cloth Habit's Harriet, and The Closet Case Files Sofie Swimsuit, Emerald Erin's Black Beauty.This wire style seems much smaller than most of our range, I suspect it…

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