Black Beauty Bra Sew-a-long : Day 1

[@nicolasmith1460]

I’m so pleased to see this video back ❤

[@jerryyarolem498]

welcome back. I am so happy U R back. Thank U

[@brianasabot5943]

Liz thank you so much for the tutorials. I have been sewing for years but always thought bra making would be far too complex. Your videos are so clear with breaking down every step. I’ve taken the plunge with a bra kit and just finished my first black beauty. It’s been such a pleasure to sew it, I’m looking forward to making another. I really love that you have more videos on making alterations to this pattern and I plan to follow along with those next.

[@bbhouk1]

where did you get your kit

[@nattojelly8349]

I am currently in a 10-days intensive bra making study session and I am SO glad I found you channel!!! Thank you for all the detailed information!!

[@annmariegrant4037]

@Natto Jelly that sounds amazing! Would you mind posting your schedule and any websites/books that you've found to be helpful?

[@louiselill1528]

I love the dress you have on and the colour of your dress ,eyes and bra are gorgeous . Such a pretty bra

[@janetrodgers8473]

Liz, I wouldn't miss a single tutorial. Thank you for doing this new bra.

[@monikahodkinson7333]

oooops here I go - first time bra maker - I have been putting it off for some time, but it's now or never. Thank you for the inspiration

[@k3of5ks]

Such a great intro. I’m new to bra making and I must say I’m hooked. Sewing my second Watson and next will be Bambi. Thanks for your wonderful tutorials Liz. I share the exact machine you have. Walking foot is a must. 😘

[@ClaireEngland1]

Thank you very much for this video sewalong, it's really helpful. Kind regards, Claire

[@ceciLOVEtaco]

You're pretty ! I like the way you talk ! & these video are so useful , thanks!

[@StayStitching]

That bra is gorgeous!! Thanks for taking the time to make a tutorial!

[@alig8530]

While griped with fear... I just may try my hand at bra making. Thank you for this tutorial.

[@TheMinot60]

Aline Gagnon you can do it! And it’s only small investments of fabric if you fail a time or two.

[@LizSews]

The best advice I can give is never go into a project wanting a perfect result, rather you should aim to "learn something", that way even if it isn't perfect it still served a purpose

[@alig8530]

Thank you both. I did it... yikes. Kit has been ordered, pattern already here. Can’t wait. Liz, this would never have been possible without you and your wonderful approach to teaching. 🙏

[@oscar6443]

Hi Liz. I love watching your tutorials on bras and pants, which are so beautiful but I’ve not had the confidence to have a go yet. I wanted to find out if there’s a pattern for making a simple panty for a inconvenient female, which I’m light. I have looked at the bought ones which are so bulky. So I thought I would have a go at making my own. Much appreciated 🐶

[@LizSews]

Perhaps check out this video. It's for period pants but I think it has promise for your application as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWmwkoiZdq53eNk

[@Northandsouthsewing]

Yay! So glad you’re doing this! I love your sew a longs!

[@KittenishBehaviourSian]

Going to need this pattern 😍😍😍

[@scarletbegonia2592]

Gorgeous bra! Looking forward to the sew a long.

[@louiselill1528]

Just out of curiosity how many bras have you made Liz ? . You are such a fantastic teacher I love your channel

[@LizSews]

I just counted 65 in my drawers but that doesn't include what's in the laundry bin and the sewing room.... I think I have a problem 🤫

[@louiselill1528]

@@LizSews no you don't have a problem Liz you just like to sew and you do make very pretty underwear and you could blame us for enjoying watching you make them lol

[@jargalb4724]

I like it 👍🏻 thank you

[@TechSavyMom]

Hi Liz, i just love your videos, you have inspired me to give lingerie sewing a go. I am working on the Black beauty bra right now, i am using a sheer tricot as my lining fabric, and stretch lace as the fashion fabric, but the seams on the bridge just rip out of the tricot, any suggestions?

[@GingerheadCo]

I really like your tutorials - and I'm not even a bra maker 😀

[@lilolmecj]

That is a beautiful bra!

[@myralorraine]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! I was hoping you would do this!! Now I have to run over and get the pattern!

[@marisaanna]

Wow this looks very similar to a panache bra

[@Golfgirlv]

So excited to see this tutorial!

[@millie7642]

do you prewash fabrics?

[@SReid111]

Hello! I am making my first bra. I have dressmaking experience but am torn between this and the Harriet bra? Which would you suggests for a beginner...or do you suggest another pattern pls. Thank you in advance!!x

[@LizSews]

Both have very good instructions for beginners but I'm partial to the Black Beauty pattern.

[@SReid111]

@@LizSews Wonderful! Thank you so much for taking the time to reply and also posting these videos! X

[@enidtaylor163]

If the difference between your band size and the full cup size is 3.5 inches, do you make the C cup or the D cup?

[@LizSews]

I’d probably start D. You can always pinch out if it’s too big

[@enidtaylor163]

@@LizSews Thanks Liz :-)

[@conservativetothecor]

I keep looking for the other videos to this and one seems to be missing...dang!!

[@LizSews]

here is the playlist for all the videos on this pattern : kzbin.info/aero/PLYT36pajS6ozIPFP3Qtg5QALl8O81gItx

[@maryamismail5660]

Can you do a Maya bra?

[@jbloom1981]

When you're taking the breast and band measurements are you taking those from your best fitting bra or without a bra? I'm tired of buying bras as $65 on sale when they never totally fit properly. Excited to try making my own bras, but feeling extremely intimidated at the same time.

[@LizSews]

The underbust can be without a bra but the full bust measurement you should have one on ( that's not padded)

[@skraterfield]

Curious about widening the back band.. What caused you to make such a change? did you do a test bra and not like the way it felt?

[@LizSews]

Yep, the first one I sewed up as the pattern is drafted, I personally don't like skinny back bands as that means more likelihood for "fluff" to show on your back (or under your clothes). I also prefer a U-strap attachment so If i was going to make that change anyway I thought I might as well just redraft the whole back piece.

[@charlenefiumara333]

Hi, I've been inspired to make this bra. I notices there is a rounded area on the altered back band at the top. What is that and how much is rounded out?

[@LizSews]

I like to attache my straps in a U-back configuration instead of a T.... when I am cutting out my pattern pieces i just scoop a little bit out so I can keep track of what is the top of the band and then when it comes time to attach the straps i'll cut it down to exactly the height i need it which is shown in video 4 of this series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYu5kqyJpJ2qnZI

[@charlenefiumara333]

@@LizSews Thank you!

[@salttothesea]

Should the bust measurement be taken over a bra or over naked breasts? For me there is a huge difference in size depending on what I do!

[@LizSews]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6CUaGqCp7OBoMk

[@leahabday3732]

Do you prewash the fabric and findings? Or only fabric?

[@LizSews]

I don't think I have ever pre-wash anything for bras. The fabrics are all synthetic and I hand wash and line dry my bras so there ins't a lot of opportunity or shrinkage

[@leahabday3732]

@@LizSews awesome, thank you! I am so used to making clothes that ate destroyed without a prewash! I got my kits in the mail today and don't want to screw them up 😂

[@charlenefiumara333]

Hi, your pieces are bigger than the pattern. What alterations did you make and what size elastic did you use for your band?

[@LizSews]

I discuss most of my alterations at 5:39 in the video. I am using 3/4" elastic for the bottom band. For my size it is drafted for 1/2" so all I did was increase the Seam Allowance an extra 1/4" on the bottom to accommodate the wider elastic. The larger size set of the pattern is already drafted to use the wider elastic.

[@charlenefiumara333]

@@LizSews Thank you!

[@fallenangelforever]

Is it possible to adjust this pattern for a smaller cup size?

[@LizSews]

You can adjust any pattern for a smaller cup size

[@marciahighsmith4820]

I really want to start making bras, would this one be too difficult to make as a first bra. I have watched all of your bra tutorials and you explain things so clearly that I feel like I could. I have been sewing all my life and made all sorts of stuff. Also, do you think I can buy kits for this bra and start having a bra components stash?

[@LizSews]

This would be a great first bra, Besides my tutorial Erin's directions are very well written, she also sells kits for this pattern if you want to have a stash.

[@k3of5ks]

Hi Liz - which size for your microtex needles?

[@LizSews]

I use "SCHMETZ Microtex (Sharp) (130/705 H-M) Sewing Machine Needles - Size 90/14" but it does take some trial and error to find what works best with your own machine- they are like snowflakes and everyone's machine likes something different!

[@k3of5ks]

Thank you. I have your exact machine, Bernina b350. I’ve tried them all with the exception of these. Currently like Jersey 12 and Ball 11. I’ll buy a pack to try. 😘

[@sahtification]

Hi, where can I bought the blue fabric?

[@LizSews]

There’s a list of bra making suppliers in the description box

[@sahtification]

@@LizSews I think it's sold out :(

[@marciahighsmith4820]

Liz, I went to Ko-fi and I couldn't find your name is there another way to find you? I searched " Lizsews" What am I doing wrong? There's another site I would like to support and now I wonder how?

[@LizSews]

You can either use the link up in the description box (which re-directs to ko-fi) or go directly to: ko-fi.com/lizsews

[@czeidman8908]

If you are sewing it for yourself - why round up the band size to an even number?

[@LizSews]

I suppose you *could* but patterns only come in even numbers. The band has negative ease ( ie. a 34 band isn't going to sew up 34"). Its easier to just round up in the beginning and trim some off the back band at the end before the hook and eyes if nesseseary