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It is not to be excluded from the wardrobes of the women – the brassiere briefly bra.<\/strong> Whether with or without underwire, elegant, sporty or provocative, it is available in many shapes, colours and for many different purposes.<\/p>\n Content<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In European Sizes 36 \u2013 50.<\/p>\t\t\t <\/p>\n Shaping and supporting.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The cups mainly encloses the bust yet not quite at the top. The straps on the cups are attached more towards the side. Ideal for a larger d\u00e9collet\u00e9 and dirndl dresses.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The straps fit around the neck, leaving the shoulders bare. Ideal for neckholder tops. For larger bust sizes it is recommended to look out for an enough supporting back piece. Otherwise the whole weight is carried in the neck which can cause muscle tension.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ideal for shouldefree and backless garments. It should fit tighter to prevent from sliding down. Often silicone trim is applied to the edges for additional support and more grip.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Basically an elastic band without any closures and straps. Less supportive for larger bust sizes. More suitable for smaller bust sizes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Due to silicone or foam inserts, the bust is pushed up and emphasized. Ideal for obtaining a large and appealing d\u00e9collet\u00e9. Especially suitable for smaller bust sizes. The pattern is designed to push up the bust from the bottom and in from the side.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Often mistaken for the neckholder bra. The difference: The triangle bra doesn\u2019t come with an underwire and is not tied in the back of the neck. The cups are of triangular shape and the straps are attached more towards the side like for the Bikini style.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Similar to the Bandeau Bra yet with straps. Little supportive and most suitable for rather small bust sizes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ideal for athleticism due to the extra wide straps and it fully encloses the bust. Most are designed with a \u2018wrestlers back\u2019 to prevent the straps from sliding off the shoulders. To optimally absorb the movements, it is made of special elastic yet firm fabric.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Very popular in the 1960s. Nowadays worn very seldom. Cups are cone-shaped, enclosing the entire bust. Comes with front closures most of the time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Especially developed for pregnant women and nursing mothers. The cups can be individually unfolded and are made of stretchy fabric to allow adjustments to the changing bust size. Due to the sensitive bust, the cups do not have any seams. The nursing bra should not be purchased prior to month eight of pregnancy due to the still growing bust.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Instruction for the pattern making of a Seamless Bra as well as a Slip and Panty.<\/p> You will find even more unique practical knowledge<\/strong> from the design to the production stage of laundry models in our new e-book LINGERIE Fundamentals<\/strong><\/a>. The pattern constructions of various bra shapes and a range of slip variants are explained in detail.\u00a0In addition, grading, cup size determination, calculation of material elongation and the processing method are explained. As a special bonus, the author Doroth\u00e9 Klotz gives exclusive tips for optimizing the fit from her decades of practical experience.<\/p>\n The perfect fit of the bra is primarily determined by the correct size. This is determined by taking the right measurements.<\/p>\n The difference between the bust girth and the underbust circumference determines the bra size.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Measure around the widest part of the bust with the tape measure held parallel to the floor. The tape measure fits rather loose, allowing room for one finger width.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Place the tape measure right below the bust, making sure it fits firm but not too tight.<\/p>\n Over 70 percent of all women are wearing the wrong bra size. To determine the correct size, two variables need to be defined: the underbust circumference and the cup size. Firstly, round the underbust measurement up or down to the next number divisible by five (f. e. 75, 80, 85). Secondly, calculate the cup size by subtracting the underbust measurement from the bust girth.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The Pattern Construction<\/strong> for a cup bra with frame and matching panty, dimension tables in size 40, an elongation diagram for determining the material elongation as well as instructions for processing a bra can be found in the e-dossier\u00a0Pattern Making Bra and Slip<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It is not to be excluded from the wardrobes of the women – the brassiere briefly bra. Whether with or without underwire, elegant, sporty or provocative, it is available in many shapes, colours and for many different purposes. 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Bra History<\/h2>\n
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Bra Types<\/h2>\n
Underwire Bra (the classic style)<\/h3>\n
Balconette Bra<\/h3>\n
Neckholder Bra<\/h3>\n
Strapless Bra<\/h3>\n
Bandeau Bra<\/h3>\n
Push Up Bra<\/h3>\n
Triangle Bra<\/h3>\n
Bustier (Soft Bra)<\/h3>\n
Sports Bra<\/h3>\n
Cone Bra \/ Bullet Bra<\/h3>\n
Nursing Bra<\/h3>\n
The Anatomy of the Bra<\/h2>\n
Frequently occurring fit problems<\/h2>\n
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Bra – Taking Measurements<\/h2>\n
Measuring the Bust Girth<\/h3>\n
Measuring the Underbust Circumference<\/h3>\n
Cup Size Calculation<\/h2>\n
Calculation Example<\/h3>\n
Pattern Construction Bra and Panty<\/h2>\n