How To Make a SPORTS BRA | Patterns & Sewing Tutorial

[@KimDave]

This is a beginner friendly project that takes a couple of hours to make. I would really recommend using a bust pad/form in your size for extra support in your sports bra.

[@marilynbrowne-kirby6851]

I really enjoy your work. Which thread should I use for it not to tear and do I minus 1" from the total waistband measurement? I am excited to try this immediately. Splendid work as always

[@carlamatthew3681]

such a simple tutorial. thanks so much!!!!! finally i can make sports bras that actually fits ♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@KimDave]

Thank you Carla. I can't to see yours 😃

[@theebonyqueend6526]

I know what I'm going to do with my left over stretch fabrics now 😁🙌🏾

[@LadyLightfoot2]

Thank you I’ve saved it to watch later. I can make one for my Princess 🙌🏼

[@janecampbell4486]

Thank you again! I love the fabric.

[@KimDave]

Thank you so much Jane

[@user-qj1on6ou7y]

LEARNED a new bias method way better for stretch. Thank YOU!

[@KimDave]

You are so welcome!

[@afrikan_moko]

Thank you so much❤❤❤. I've just started sewing (self-taught) and was looking for something like this thats also beginner friendly and free😅

[@KimDave]

You are so welcome!

[@marilynbrowne-kirby6851]

She made it so simple and she really encourages us to sew. The easiest ai have ever seen.

[@Lucy-gq4fv]

Thank you Kim. ❤

[@KimDave]

my pleasure Lucy

[@chulalachannel]

5that looks beautiful on you

[@mostlylaura]

Wow, I love the cut and also I am obsessed with the colors and patterns of this piece!! Also, I am a complete beginner and I really appreciate the details in this video, thank you :-)

[@astridtaw]

Great tutorial. Thx for sharing.

[@veronicajackson1674]

That is so pretty .. love watching your tutorials new subscriber ❤.. novice sewer I just bought my first sewing machine thanks to great channels like yours .. you give great instructions.. ty for your great videos ❤

[@KimDave]

Welcome Welcome Veronica. Thanks for subbing. I hope the tutorials on the channel help you in the sewing journey.

[@leslietaylor1570]

Ooh I can’t wait to try this!! I only wear sports bras except for on Sunday! Got to get me some fabric now lol.

[@KimDave]

They are super comfortable to wear compared to regular bras. I’m sure your recreation will be super cute

[@marilynbrowne-kirby6851]

Thank you so much for sharing with us. You are a genuine helper. I am going to make me some.

[@KimDave]

You are so welcome!

[@denisem5437]

I'm so ready for this tutorial.

[@KimDave]

me too 💃

[@chikaazubuike3137]

Thanks ma'am for this wonderful tutorial, your tutorials are superb.

[@KimDave]

My pleasure 😊

[@theresaljones7839]

Very nice, guess I need to get me some stretch fabric❣

[@VictorKei12]

The quality and details of your videos is everything 🤩🤩 Kim Dave is the best in genre no cap💯❤❤🇳🇬

[@laporshuahill]

I was just looking these up on how to make one and I seen some ok tutorials but I wanted to challenge myself and get better at pattern making like this so happy you made this.

[@KimDave]

This tutorial covers both pattern and sewing procedures. Hopefully it guides you through making your own sports bra

[@queennaziia]

So lovely 🥰...and you made this exactly when I'm about to go register at the gym, now I'm gonna save my money and make them myself... please make the leggings too so I won't need to buy any of them, I must look fit for my birthday photoshoot...Thanks Kim🥰😘

[@richardjoy3263]

I'm definitely recreating this💃 You are the best ❤

[@KimDave]

Yay! Thank you!

[@indunilrathnayake4753]

Thank you very much miss. ❤❤

[@MissTiffanyGalore]

I have my alerts 🔔 set🎉

[@KimDave]

See you soon 😃

[@elizabethm8610]

Looking foward to it❤️❤️

[@KimDave]

Tutorial now live 🎉

[@nalisajackson547]

I just finished making this bra and id like to add that if you have a larger bustline, you would have to take more away from your side seems for the bra to hold down your boops properly..... Also youll have to raise the front neckline abit higher ( dont use her measurments you wont have enough fabric to for your boobs to fit 😂😂😂) i made mine alittle longer so it can hold down amd cover my back fat buuuutttt do what works for u... I also used a different frabic for my neckline and armwhole (for a little structure) and i didnt use any bust pads my boops ate big enough so i just cut the lining and outter piece the same ...

[@KimDave]

Thank you so much for sharing this Nalisa! I'm sure someone will find these tips helpful

[@juliettebrezany7646]

thank you so much

[@KimDave]

You're welcome!

[@rosam.alvarez9763]

Nice! ❤

[@khalilmackie]

Love it 💕🙏

[@marilynbrowne-kirby6851]

Hi Kim dave, did you minus 1" from the total waist band measurement and what type of thread should I use? The regular cotton thread is breaking when I used it with the stretch fabric. I dont want to spoil my fabric. Thank you

[@KimDave]

I kept the waist band same width as top hem width. Hope that helps

[@lebohangnoni4117]

Thank you Kim🙏🏾We would appreciate if you can show us the legging tutorial ✨

[@theresaljones7839]

Love it❣

[@KimDave]

Thanks Theresa 🥰

[@variniaharris1949]

What is the best way to keep the padding from sliding around. Every padded bra I have bought they ride up too high. So I end up just removing them.

[@KimDave]

You can hand stitch the edges to the lining of your sports bra

[@noelmpeka7754]

Wow lovely 🤗🤗

[@KimDave]

Thank you 🥰

[@alynade]

Ok wait, how did you sew the neckline with a straight stitch on a regular sewing machine with THIS strechty fabric?! I have been breaking threads so often and I don't like the look of the lighting stitch or this weird three straight stitch setting ... This sports bra looks so comfy!!

[@nalisajackson547]

Its either you're using the wrong needle or your tension is wrong... I've sewn straight st on stretchy fabric with no problem

[@udofiamary5928]

​@@nalisajackson547please wat is the best tension to use

[@rumbidzaimberi1057]

Hie wanted to ask l noticed your binding wasn't cut on bias does this apply to all strech fabrics when wanting to bind should they be vut like you did

[@KimDave]

I was able to get away with cutting the binding like this because the fabric has 2 way stretch. If the fabric only stretched in one direction, I'd cut it on the bias for added stetch.

[@shop_withsteph5340]

HOW DO YOU TAKE MEASUREMENTS ON A STRETCHY FABRIC....HOW MANY INCHES DO YOU HAVE TO TAKE OUT TO GET IT FITTED?

[@KimDave]

I usually take one inch off the measurements if the fabric is stretchy. If you try if on and it’s still loose, you can take away more through the seams

[@SAFRANINSTINCT]

Can we make it from any material like American crepe or satin or cotton?

[@leshabenn3368]

She said it should be made with knit fabric that can stretch as you put it over your head, then return to its normal size to fit you well. Hope this helps you.

[@christabelatiemo8117]

Thank you so much. But please can you in any way teach us how to make the pads so that those of us who doesn't have breast can formulate our size😅

[@iyabotella]

Can we make it without the cup bra

[@KimDave]

Yes you can

[@vegaschick4eva590]

Hi, something that I wanna do but …. Help! In the 80s we had bathing suits ( bottoms) that went high over our hips . I know u r probably laughing thinking so easy but HOW do u know how high u should make the side straps and how narrow . They were like a V . Thing is how did they Make all these bottoms that were basically one size ? Meaning if u wore a size 7 then the bottoms fit everyone . It’s hard to write to you what I mean but do u think u could try ? Also I have very large breast and I can never find a size that fits . 36- HHH OR I?! They always hurt my neck too 😢!

[@KimDave]

I think I know what you mean. Did the bottoms look like briefs? And covered more of the lady area?

[@mereanawi6194]

Tri cut, no idea how they were made to fit so universally, probably made to fit very snug

[@mobi_designs]

❤❤

[@vegaschick4eva590]

Girl did u teach yourself or did u go to school? I just found u . ❤

[@KimDave]

I went to fashion school but learnt a lot at internships & from other designers online (E.g. KZbin and Pinterest)

[@mothersoul1]

My dear, please do a plus size version

[@iamrupal]

Nice! Would like to see a legging pattern very much!

[@KimDave]

Coming soon!

[@iyabotella]

Thanks a lot for this so beautiful can we have the leggings tutorial 😍😍

[@KimDave]

Will upload soon