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1940's Bra Making | Vintage Sewing
Want to learn about 1940's bra making? I recently sewed two vintage 1940's nursing bras, and here you can join me for the process!
In this video, you will learn:
- How I altered the pattern (quite a bit actually) to fit my body better
- What fabric I used for my two bras, and how I cut out all the bra panels
- How I constructed these bras, including altering the pattern to make these bras nursing friendly
- How I created both a vintage and modern finish on the respective bras, and made use of elastic for shaping and extra support
Finally, stay tuned until the end to see how I like these two bras, how the vintage finish compares to the modern finish, and if there is anything I would change for next time.
So let's jump into it!
✍ Blog post for this video: https://bit.ly/3E7E3cZ
⏰ Time Stamps ⏰
0:00 - Intro
2:27 - Bra-making overview
3:09 - The Pattern
3:24 - How I altered the pattern to make a nursing bra
4:13 - How to alter pattern for fit
5:10 - Mock-up and cutting out
5:34 - Sewing the Bras
8:47 - Elastic edging
9:13 - Adding nursing clips
9:29 - Creating adjustable straps
10:51 - Vintage-finish bra
11:34 - Back Closure
12:03 - All finished!
13:10 - How Do I Like Them?
18:25 - Conclusion
📖 "Victorian Custom Corset-Making" Course: https://bit.ly/corsetcourse
I'm Katherine, and this channel documents my journey of creating a handmade, historically inspired wardrobe. Join me for sew-alongs, tutorials, corsetry, and even shoemaking!
Leave comments and questions below!
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"Metric Pattern Cutting" by Winifred Aldrich - https://amzn.to/3AkK29C
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"Stays and Corsets" by Mandy Barrington - https://amzn.to/3zfozxH
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