Finding Your Underwire Size

[@SensationallySilky]

You have ALL the good hints. At seminar there was a lady that was going to show us how to do the straps like shown here, but padded and now I think I can give it a go!

[@Eruvadhril]

Super helpful tips, thank you! I've ordered an underwire fitting pack to hopefully get the size I need.

[@TinaThevarge]

Omg, this helped so much. All the other videos I've watched so far were just confusing.

[@avrileibeck2225]

Thank you so much for talking about the tension!

[@Duellingdesigns]

Fantastic video Liz. As you know from when you joined us on That Sewing Blab, choosing the right underwire is a concern of many sewists. I will have to mention this video on the show this week. Thanks.

[@myralorraine]

Thank you Liz! This is perfect! I had that question too on That Sewing Blab and was so very happy you joined us on the show! It was a lot of fun and hope you enjoyed it too! This video helped me immensely! I am currently working on my first bra and having a lot of fun with it. I will tag you when I’m done so you can see it. Thanks again for creating this series!

[@LizSews]

I saw your progress on Instagram, so excited to see how it turns out ...I hope you're having fun!

[@myralorraine]

LizSews I really am having fun! Thank you!

[@andreanneabel3464]

Great video Liz!! I avoid underwire because I felt like it was complicated. I recently did video about the jordy bralette, and I really enjoyed sewing it!! I am feeling confident to try sewing a bra with underwire now. Thanks for sharing!

[@StayStitching]

Thanks for the very clear information! I've made one bra, and I was very proud of my sewing, but the bra was too small, so I got frustrated and never made another. I measured correctly but, no dice! I do think my wires were a little too big as well.

[@leiterfam]

What if you are 2 different sizes? Should you do each separately, then how would you make the adjustments on the pattern?

[@laurajones4088]

Thanks for this-it's a very helpful series, Liz. Trying to figure out which bra pattern would be the best one to start with. Missed your Sewing Blab interview so I'll watch it now.

[@juliejackson2773]

I am having a difficult time deciding whether a 42 or 44 underwire fits me the best. When choosing between 2 sizes, would you recommend going with the larger one or the smaller one?

[@RhodeToPrepping]

What bra pattern is best for a 44K to start with. I must have support. The brand I have been buying is Goddess. Thank you.

[@fallgirl07]

Thank you!! Also, have you ever added a bra or shelf bra to a pattern? If you have, I'd LOVE to see a video on that!!!

[@purpleicicles]

I must try this method - I made my first bra with bra tulle and it looked great, but my second used bra foam and all of a sudden I was spilling out under the arm and it all looked wrong! I think the underwire may have been the wrong size, but the tulle had more give and so made up for it... 😅

[@donnahaimes2041]

Hi Liz, how do you how far to go up at centre front?

[@annalamb8135]

Hay Liz. Really enjoyed this video. Your explanation was great, really clear & understandable. Thanku for sharing. X

[@Alisen12]

I'm really new to bra making, so please excuse if this is a dumb question. I have VERY small breasts (77cm underbust and an AA cup). I never liked wearing wired RTW bras and I'm wondering is a wire is even necessary for small breasts like mine? I usually don't wear bras or just bralettes without underwire. I enjoy sewing unwired bralettes and would like to make a "real" bra but am unsure if it would be worth the time and money as I don't really have much breast tissue to put in a bra to begin with?

[@МарияСоменкова-р2ж]

Good Day! If the diameter of bust 16, diameter of underwire must 14? Thank you.

[@kimberlethlippington3711]

this is so incredibly helpful! thanks

[@tinawright7583]

What is the website to print test size from and then the website to order from . Thank you for the help

[@knh0604]

What do you do exactly when the wire that matches your body is bigger than the one that the pattern says to go with. My body matches a 40 wire but I’m a 36A and pattern says to use a 34 size wire 🤪 how would I go about altering it?

[@dlizecloset592]

Can’t find where to print this charts on that website

[@jennialfabetico5691]

Great video, Liz! Is that a BHL, Anna dress you're wearing?

[@LizSews]

Good eye!, the bodice is... the skirt is off of another dress that was a fail so I put the Anna on instead

[@jennialfabetico5691]

LizSews I've made quite a few Anna's, but have never had the fabric required to do the pattern's skirt. One day!

[@LizSews]

The maxi skirt is sooo long even for me (5'9"). I lay the panels out salvage to salvage and just don't worry about the bits at the bottom of the pattern piece that don't fit. It's still plenty long and saves a ton of fabric!

[@jennialfabetico5691]

LizSews great idea...Cheers!

[@LillianWild-qu7yr]

Do you by chance have a link for the chart?

[@jansteuart1880]

How do you know how high to go up under your arm?

[@vanesan5970]

This is so helpful! ❣

[@woodenkat8971]

What about a wire from an old bra that fits well? Could I use that to measure the correct size?

[@LizSews]

you really need to use something that is malleable so you can get your exact shape

[@violetmoon2283]

My wire size is 3 sizes bigger than I though it would be, lol

[@BADRUBULDURA]

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