How to Add Foam Cups to a Bra Pattern

[@jeannetteantry1086]

Your wonderful bra making skills are clear here and you have done so much to open the doors to women to make, fit and sew their own bras. I love wearing my own fitted and sewn bras. You give so much creativity to add beauty to your bras and simplify the process. Thanks for sharing all this great information.

[@ClaireEngland1]

Thank you for your really helpful tutorial. I'm about to embark upon making my first bra and had already chosen the Emerald Erin Black Beauty bra, so I'm thilled to have found your sewalong and this additional tutorial. Thank you very much for your very informative videos. Many thanks, Claire

[@emilied8544]

Thank you very much Liz for this very helpful tutorial. I was wondering how to do for the marborough bra because of the power bar. Is it neccesary to just remove the seam allowance near the fram and on the top of the power bar ? Thank you for your help. (Excuse for my english, I'm french)

[@KailuaChick]

One newbie mistake I made was covering the interior seams on the foam with satin ribbon. Since the ribbon has zero stretch to it, it ended up distorting the shape of the cups when I put the bra on. Definitely stick with bias or twill tape lol

[@myralorraine]

Thank you Liz for another wonderful tutorial! 🥰🥰

[@emmafarrington6612]

Thank you for the video! What do I need to do to a pattern that is designed for stretch fabric when working out how big I need to cut my foam? Also, can I cut up moulded foam from old bras and use that instead to reduce waste? Should I bother cutting the pattern pieces out of it or should I just cut the outer edges of moulded foam so it fits within the cup?

[@kimberleyvallance]

Thankyou for making such a simple and easy tutorial!!!!!

[@louiselill1528]

Thank you Liz another fantastic tutorial .

[@joannelarochelle4379]

Hi Liz ! I enjoy your videos pretty much ! I made 2 Black Beauty last few weeks and would liked to add CSF to the next one but the pattern pieces allowed for them are too big (same dimensions than fabric pieces). Would it be a good way to cut the appropriate edges a little bit, let say about 2 mm? Thank you !

[@SensationallySilky]

How on EARTH do you make this look so easy?

[@tititner975]

Thanks !! What is the name , and the site of the mousse pleas ?

[@penderisdale]

You explain it extremely well. Thanks!

[@hellotwinkie]

Thanks for this tutorial! Can I ask what settings for the zig-zag stitch do you use? Length/Width?

[@LizSews]

I just use the standard settings that my machine is set to. You’ll need to play around on your own and figure out what you like

[@hellotwinkie]

@@LizSews Can I ask what type of needle and size you recommend for cut-n-sew foam?

[@karolprior2436]

You make it look so easy! 😀

[@paulasouza525]

Olá do Brasil!! Help me please 😪😅 a parte central entre as xícaras fica caindo para a frente , você saberia me dizer por que ? Muito obrigado 😊

[@naomihabedank2417]

Hello! I was looking for a video (I think) where you didn't use the FOE to finish off the foam cups, just attached the lace. But I can't remember now if it was you or someone else!

[@suzanneblack6873]

Thank you. This was very helpful.

[@tasmiyakhan5356]

What's size of ths puff

[@johannevinet5083]

Thank you for your tutorial. Which kind of presser foot did you use to sew the foam pieces together?

[@LizSews]

It's a walking foot. I use it for mostly all of my sewing

[@Jayemceetee]

Fab. Thanks for this.

[@jacquelinemcgreevey]

Have u ever used premade insert cups or a seamless bra?

[@LizSews]

No because premade cups won’t fit me. My wire is 3 sizes bigger than my standard cup volume. With pre made You lose the ability to customize your size which defeats the whole purpose of making my own. Honestly if you’re bra fits properly I’ve never had any issues with seams showing under my clothes

[@debkincaid2891]

This was so helpful, and the bras are beautiful. Question: I'm looking for a bra pattern without the use of underwire, and for a small busted woman. Do you know of any?

[@Timiren]

Liz made couple tutorials, for example Darcy Bralette from Evie la Luve. I tried her version of So Sew Easy Bralette, that was super easy for start!

[@debkincaid2891]

@@Timiren Thanks so much, Timiren. I'll check them out!

[@LizSews]

I'm really fond of the Cloth Habit Watson pattern. Simplicity also has a couple bralette patterns that are good for small busts

[@debkincaid2891]

@@LizSews Great! Thanks, I didn't realize I should be looking for a "bralette" pattern. I'll check them out.

[@micheleczekala4550]

Have you ever tried using liner foam (from Bra Builders) as opposed to cut and sew foam?

[@LizSews]

I haven't tried Bra Builder's foam, but according to Sue it sews up the same as Cut & Sew. Just butt up the edges and zig-zag them together.

[@lamiabakadi6869]

thanks 😍😍

[@naomihabedank2417]

Is the foam sufficient to not have "headlights"?? Or is a molded foam cup necessary? Sadly I'm a very cold-blooded person in a cold climate

[@LizSews]

I find cut & sew foam is sufficient even when wet. Some shops sell what is called "spacer" foam which I find does not do as good of a job.

[@naomihabedank2417]

@@LizSews thank you! 😊

[@pinsandneedlesx8825]

Can Cotton jersey fabric be used to make boylston bra with foam? What pattern you are using in this video

[@LizSews]

Yes though you'll also need a stable lining for the bridge and frame for the Boylston. The pattern I'm using in this video is Emerald Erin's Black Beauty

[@catreid1019]

Thank you. Now I have another reason to make another bra :)

[@itzhennaartist]

Can you plz give a tutorial of patterns drafting 🙏🙏

[@LizSews]

I don’t draft my own patterns I always start with a commercial pattern that fits well and manipulate it from there. Porcelynne / Jennifer Lynne Fairbanks is a good resource if you want to draft your own

[@itzhennaartist]

@@LizSews I want To draft my own

[@itzhennaartist]

@@LizSews but mam I can't afford the charges that's why I requested for a tutorial on pattern making

[@KailuaChick]

@@itzhennaartist you can try Pattern School Online. Just Google it. There are also many free bra patterns available. Madalynne has a few and AFI Atelier has one.

[@itzhennaartist]

@@KailuaChick thank you so much dear I will try it definitely... Thank you❤❤

[@tushardewangan958]

Where we can get this foam

[@LizSews]

Links to shops are in the description box of this video, or I have a video specifically about bra making suppliers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/foeWd4GZYtZ9p7c

[@makeupbyhajerarahman4393]

Nice video

[@jays3349]

Kindly whats the of the form

[@LizSews]

Cut and Sew Foam

[@queeneywarren681]

I was wondering, how you make the middle form, come together. Now i no, thank you.

[@fangchick93]

I figured out a pattern for a crocheted bra. I’m pretty sure that when I make it out of cotton yarn I will need to have a foam insert for better support. Edit: I’ve already made it out of acrylic yarn but I want to make it again out of cotton for better temperature control

[@jays3349]

Pic of the walking foot

[@LizSews]

www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=Walking+foot

[@caliinthevalley24681]

You are super talented!