Berkeley Bra
The Berkeley is a supportive underwire bra featuring a sweeping, round two-piece cup, lace scallop edge for both upper cup and bottom edge, an internal power bar to move breasts forward, and an integrated frame and band with a T-back strap. The bra is designed to show off beautiful stretch lace while providing shaping and support.










#OrangeLingerieBerkeley, #BerkeleyBra

beata.sews
There's nothing like lacey red lingerie! This is the finished @orange_lingerie Berkeley bra and @ohhhlulu Ultimate Lace panties. I love these patterns and I absolutely love this lace from @mintfroglace! . Photos by @ben_seyer_photography . . . #orangelingerieberkeley #orangelingerie #ohhhluluultimatelacepanties #ohhhlulu #lingeriesewing #lingeriemaking #bramaking #brasewing #imakemybras #imakemyclothes #imakemyownclothes #isewbras #isewlingerie #isewmyownclothes #isew #sewsewsew #sewingismysuperpower #sewersgonnasew #makersgonnamake #sewistsofinstagram #handmadewardrobe

beata.sews
#BRAugust2021 day 16: Experimentation . At first I struggled to think of something for today, but then I realised I experiment and try new things all the time! One of my recent experiments was with applying my elastics and channeling externally, which I've seen a few other makers do with great success. I wanted to try it with a gothic arch, so the Berkeley bra from @orange_lingerie was a great candidate for the experiment! . The embroidered tulle was from AliExpress, and I loved the idea of pairing it with black to bring out the black lines in the embroidery and contrast with the soft pink tones. For the underwear, I started with the Betty panties by @sucobysusana, adding a crossover front detail to mimic the gothic arch of the bra. . I call this experiment a great success and look forward to incorporating this feature into more pieces in the future! . Thank you to @stitchlovestudio for sponsoring today's prompt! 🥰 . #BrAugust #BrAugust2021day16 #Experimentation #orangelingerie #orangelingerieberkeley #berkeleybra #sucobysusana #sucobysusanabetty #bettypanties #imadethis #imakebras #imakemyownlingerie #bramaking #handmadelingerie #isewlingerie

jthreads34
Love a good layout pic! From the #orangelingerieberkeley to a #watsonbralette. Basically, I tried to sister size the Berkeley and failed miserably. I loved the fabric and was pretty sad I couldn’t wear but thankfully bought enough to make a second bra! Fabric and finding from @bwear.se #watsonbralette #reusingmaterials #lingeriesewing #memadebra #jecoudsmesdessous #layout #lacelingerie

beata.sews
Seems I'm on a bit of an underwear making spree :) This is my work in progress @orange_lingerie Berkeley bra and @ohhhlulu Ultimate Lace panties in a beautiful orange lace from @mintfroglacetrims. This isn't a colour I'd usually wear, but it makes me so happy 😄 perfect for some pretty lingerie! . . . #orangelingerie #orangelingerieberkeley #berkeleybra #ohhhlulu #ohhhluluultimatelacepanties #ohhhluluulpanties #ultimatelacepanties #isewbras #isewlingerie #bramaking #brasewing #handmadewardrobe #sewinglingerie #sewingismysuperpower #sewersgonnasew #makersgonnamake #sewistsofinstagram #sewsewsew #sewcialisolation13

beata.sews
#BRAugust2020 day 16: bra guts. So I'll be honest: I don't take too much care in what the insides of my bras look like, so there are definitely some raw edges and wonky stitching. But I think one of the things I love about bra making is that the way they are constructed generally makes for fairly neat and pretty insides! Pictured from top down are the insides of the @orange_lingerie Fenway and Berkeley bras, and the @clothhabit Harriet bra. Definitely not perfect, but still very pretty 🥰🥰 . Thank you @evielaluve for sponsoring today's prompt! . . . #braugust #braugust2020day16 #braugust20 #bramaking #sewingbras #lingeriesewing #handmadelingerie #imakemyownbras #isewlingerie #handmadewardrobe #isew #sewingismysuperpower #sewistsofinstagram #sewsewsew #bramaking #lingeriemaking #diylingerie #sewersgonnasew #braguts #orangelingerie #orangelingeriefenway #fenwaybra #orangelingerieberkeley #berkeleybra #clothhabit #clothhabitharrietbra #harrietbra

valerie_dufort
Si j’étais Cendrillon, j’aurais probablement un kit comme ça 😆. Je pense avoir écouté beaucoup trop de vidéos de Lizsews sur youtube 😁, je veux maintenant de la lingerie inspirée de toutes les princesses Disney. Voici une autre #berkeleybra. Niveau ajustement j’y suis presque! Il manque encore 1/8’’ au pont et un peu d’aisance dans le bonnet inférieur. Elle est très confortable, mais elle aplatit légèrement, ce dont je n’ai aucunement besoin 😅. Pour compléter j’ai essayé le nouveau patron de #thelingerieformula la culotte brésilienne #itsnotyouitsme. J’ai simplement modifié les valeurs de couture pour utilisation du FOE et d’un élastique plat à la taille ayant l’impression que l’élastique picot briserait l’effet de kit. C’est un succès! La dentelle, tissus et accessoires viennent de @club_tissus @the_fabricclub #bramaker #bramaking #orangelingerie #orangelingerieberkeley #handmade #passionneespassionnantes #handmadelingerie #imadethis #lace #lacylingerie #isew @orange_lingerie @thelingerieformula

_thebuddingsewist
#berkeleybra #orangelingeriepatterns #brasewing #bramaking #brapatterns

_thebuddingsewist
#berkeleybra

noobilips
Täna tuli pesu õmblemise tuju.... #õmblemine #pesuõmblemine #berkeleybra

thimble.pleasures
Starting off 2023 with a brand new icy set for January! The Berkeley bra has been my favorite TNT for months now, and I wanted to try it out in stable tulle to see if that would work as well as the stretch lace for which it was designed—and it absolutely does! I made no changes to the pattern other than just slashing the cradle and using power net for the back wings, and the fit remains just as perfect. For the lining and notions, I used a bralette findings kit from BraBuilders in "Ink," to which I added matching sheer cup lining and power net. The bright pink pop of color in the underwire channeling is there for a fun surprise! Patterns: @orange_lingerie #berkeleybra and @jenniferlaurenhandmade #nixiebriefs Fabric: @tailormadeshop embroidered tulle and @artgalleryfabrics cotton jersey Findings: @brabuilders (findings kit in "Ink" + FOE) and @emeralderinsews (underwire channeling) #sewinglingerie #sewingbras #handmadelingerie #brasewing #diylingerie #bramaker #brabuilders #sewcialists #handmadewardrobe #bramaking #jeportecequejecouds #lingeriesewing #memadelingerie #lingeriesewingpatterns #ncsews #braaweekchallenge

orange_lingerie
Which do you prefer – contrasting details or next to no contrast? Pictured here is the Berkeley Bra – click the link in our bio to check it out! #OrangeLingerie #BerkeleyBra #BraMaking #HandmadeWardrobe #Sewcialist #MeMade #MeMadeEveryday #SlowFashion #ISewMyOwnClothes#IMakeMyOwnClothes #ILoveSewing #ILoveToSew #IMadeThis #SewSewSew #SewingLife #SewingLove

noobilips
#berkeleybra #lingeriesewing

seamedsewsimple
I’m calling this the “strawberry crush” bra. Loosely based on the @orange_lingerie #berkeleybra it’s a sort of clone of a marks and Spencer bra that only comes in boring colours. This lace was from @magsdesign01 and it’s pretty vibrant, but I think it looks smoking with the black accents. Last picture show the bra that I was trying to clone. #bramaker #bramaking #sewingbras #sewinglingerie #jecoudsmalingerie #sew #sewistsofinstagram #lingerie #lingeriesewing #custombra #custombramaker

_thebuddingsewist
Work in progress #berkeleybra

dmjlingerie
I love sewing. It’s like therapy. Clear your mind and create. Get lost in time then order a pizza. Lol. #handmadelingerie #handsewnlingerie #handmadebra #handsewnbra #memadelingerie #memadebra #diylingerie #diybra #imadethis #sewing #sew #makeyourownfashion #bramaking #brasewing #berkeleybra leybra #orangelingerie

heartlandknits
It’s the start of Saturday Morning Bra Sewing season. This year I’m kicking it up a notch with matching (or coordinating) undies. These are two new to me patterns, the Berkeley Bra by Orange Lingerie and the Vera Panties by Studio Costura. They both were a bit of an experiment, the bra guts show the leftover findings I used. The stretch lace came from the Tailormade Shop. Both patterns will need some tweaking to get the perfect fit but it was fun trying them out. #saturdaymorningbrasewing #berkeleybra #verapanties #tailormadeshop

dmjlingerie
Made an icy white Berkeley bra for my friend. Can’t wait till she gets it. #handmadebra #designerlingerie #lingerie #orangelingerie #berkeleybra #handsewnbra #memadelingerie #lacebra

chemistbyday
I cut this project out back in... like... April, but got sidetracked by leggings and my sequined dress and forgot about it. I found it a few weeks ago while tidying my sewing space and finished it up, though, so here is a very spring-y set right in time for Halloween 😛 Pattern: Berkeley Bra from @orange_lingerie with a split lower cup (in the lining only) to accommodate my projection at the wire line, and the MyFit undies from @apostrophe.patterns. Lace from @emeralderinsews and other fabrics and findings from @brabuilders, dyed to match by yours truly. . All patterns I've made and adjusted in the past, so no new fit challenges here, just had to plug through the sewing. Pretty happy with how it turned out! . #sewistsofinstagram #bramaking #millenialsewing #memade #berkeleybra #myfitunderwear

_thebuddingsewist
I wish I had spent some time pattern matching the upper cup to the lower cup, but I like it anyway. 🤦🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️ #berkeleybra

driven2make
❤️Long-desired 🚒red Valentine set done and dusted. Thanks to some good luck and the generosity of @stitchlovestudio, the last piece of this lace came with an extra 1/3 yard or so - enough for both pairs of undies. (Apologies for the unphotogenic pale pink gusset - it is just the softest recycled t-shirt and sooo comfy and I’m assuming no one will ever lay eyes on them IRL) Bra is my favorite @orange_lingerie #berkeleybra. Panties are #freyapanties and @emeralderinsews #wednesdaycheekies. Lace, mesh, heart-shaped sliders and the most beautifully shiny from @stitchlovestudio ❤️ #sewover50 #memadeeveryday #memadelingerie

orange_lingerie
Making your own lingerie is like opening up a new world of possibilities. You can pick not just the pattern but all the materials – the combinations are endless! Tap the link in our bio to check out our Berkeley Bra pattern and other lingerie instant download patterns! #OrangeLingerie #BerkeleyBra #BraMaking #HandmadeWardrobe #Sewcialist #MeMade #MeMadeEveryday #SlowFashion #ISewMyOwnClothes#IMakeMyOwnClothes #ILoveSewing #ILoveToSew #IMadeThis #SewSewSew #SewingLife #SewingLove

orange_lingerie
Pretty in pink with lace scallop edge for both the upper cup and entire bottom edge of this Berkeley Bra. The underwires and internal structure of the Berkeley bra provide great shaping and support all while feeling light and comfortable. Just what you need for a picnic! Tap the link in my bio to check this pattern out. #OrangeLingerie #BerkeleyBra #BraMaking #HandmadeWardrobe #Sewcialist #MeMade #MeMadeEveryday #SlowFashion #ISewMyOwnClothes#IMakeMyOwnClothes #ILoveSewing #ILoveToSew #IMadeThis #SewSewSew #SewingLife #SewingLove

angel_sews
Stretch lace is always so comfortable so I bought both a bra and underwear kit from @emeralderinsews . I was going to make a Black Beauty that the kit was intended for but decided to try the @daydreampatterns #blossombra as it looks such a great shape. I’ve adjusted for lace over foam cups and continued the lace over the back band. Just love it. The fit is amazing. Obviously it had to be a #wednesdaycheekies for a set. Love the fit. I still had quite a bit of lace left so I decided to try and fit an Orange Lingerie Berkeley which is another very comfortable fit. Wanting another set I thought I could use another DayDream pattern called the #noraknicker. I had some copper mesh that worked well and brought in the copper straps to tie it all in. All fits beautifully and a great use of kits. Just stocked up on more kits so will be posting makes soon. #daydreampatterns #emeralderinsews #emeralderin #emeralderinpatterns #berkeleybra #bramaking #handmadelingerie #lingeriesewing #ilovetosew #memadeeveryday

sylviemakesthings
I just finished this #berkeleybra this afternoon #sewing #sewist #sewistsofinstagram #memade #memadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe #isewmyownclothes #sewingaddict #sewover40

_thebuddingsewist
Fabric from @costurasecretshop #berkeleybra

_thebuddingsewist
Finally finished my bra tulle and lace Harriet bras! 😅 I put together the beginnings of a black and white lingerie capsule inspired by @sewingsmallthings. From top to bottom #simplicity8229, #berkeleybra, my black #harrietbra, another #berkeleybra, my white #harrietbra, and #marlboroughbra.

driven2make
So proud of this blush lace #berkeleybra ( not shown!) but back to the sewing table we go. Pix to follow if I don’t have to destroy it to make it right 😭

orange_lingerie
Pretty in pink with lace scallop edge for both the upper cup and entire bottom edge of this Berkeley Bra. The underwires and internal structure of the Berkeley bra provide great shaping and support all while feeling light and comfortable. Just what you need for a picnic! Tap the link in my bio to check this pattern out. #OrangeLingerie #BerkeleyBra #BraMaking #HandmadeWardrobe #Sewcialist #MeMade #MeMadeEveryday #SlowFashion #ISewMyOwnClothes#IMakeMyOwnClothes #ILoveSewing #ILoveToSew #IMadeThis #SewSewSew #SewingLife #SewingLove

isewthereforeiam
Aren’t bras just about the most difficult sewing project to photograph without actually modeling them??? Enjoying dabbling in lingerie sewing at the moment and have been trying out the #berkeleybra. The blue one was my first attempt which looks great but I made a few mistakes and it’s just a bit too tight around the band to be comfortable. So now trying to achieve comfort perfection with the white work in progress! #isew #sewistsofinstagram #sewersofinstagram #sewersgonnasew #nevernotmaking #sewsewsew #imakemyownclothes #jeportecequejecouds #sewing #lingeriesewing #sewinglingerie #brasewing #brasewingpattern #imakemyownbras

lindaamerigo
A Berkeley bra by @orange_lingerie one of the first underwires bra patterns I sewed. It’s a beautiful bra. #berkeleybra #lacebra #handmadebra #bramaking #brasewing #sewingbras #sewinglingerie #handmadelingerie #lacelingerie #handmade #memade #memadeeveryday #memademay

_thebuddingsewist
The black version arrived from @costurasecretshop 😆. #berkeleybra

eatrunpinterest
A case of not everything is a success. Construction instructions are excellent. Sizing info is strange/wrong/idk? End result is pretty. Regardless, it’s not the right shape for me. Long story long: For the green version, I followed the sizing instructions (see last picture) and omitted the elastic on the upper cup because I needed 1 cup size bigger than the pattern goes and since it’s stretch lace I figured it can stretch to accommodate. The size 30 band (my measurement and RTW size) was ridiculously small. The bridge was also too wide for me (apparently always the case for me). For the purple version, I went up 2 band sizes to 34 (which would make sense if this uses the +4 method but that’s not what the instructions say) and narrowed the bridge and changed the back strap attachment. The band fits but the shape of the cups is all wrong … too wide and shallow .. going up a cup size might help the shallow but it’ll just be wider. So I’m calling it quits with this pattern, it’s just not right for me without more mods than I’m interested in doing. Good news is I found another pattern that I think will be a better fit. . #berkeleybra from @orange_lingerie. Stretch lace, powernet, findings, and plunge wire from @emeralderinsews. . #KMadeGoods

prairiegirlsewist
Made this for my sister but fit was off. A friend who was impressed at the idea of a homemade bra decided to try it on. We were thrilled to find that the cup and wire are a perfect fit. The band needs to be a bit longer on the next one. #berkeleybra by @orange_lingerie . Not sure where I got the lace from but all other supplies from @bramakerssupply

orange_lingerie
Show off beautiful stretch lace to its maximum effect with our all lace bra. The underwires and internal structure of the Berkeley bra provide great shaping and support all while feeling light and comfortable. Tap the image to check out the Berkeley Bra and our other patterns. #OrangeLingerie #BerkeleyBra #BraMaking #HandmadeWardrobe #Sewcialist #MeMade #MeMadeEveryday #SlowFashion #ISewMyOwnClothes#IMakeMyOwnClothes #ILoveSewing #ILoveToSew #IMadeThis #SewSewSew #SewingLife #SewingLove

noobilips
Mul oli eile tohutu peavalu ja leevendasin seda õmblemisega, see aitas selle päeva meeldivamalt õhtusse vedada. Hoolimata peavalust olin väga produktiivne 🤩. Tuli tahtmine luua midagi seksikamat kui lihtsalt pesu. Kombineerisin lõike pesusahtlis olemasolevast H&M bodyst ja #berkeleybra rinnahoidja lõikest millega juba ühe katsetuse varasemalt tegin. Ma olen tulemusega väga rahul, kuigi see body on veel tootearenduse protsessis. Natukene on vaja veel tegeleda säärekummide osas istuvusega (nagu näete, nõelad veel sees) ja lisada sukatrippide installimiseks vajalikud detailid. Ma olen endiselt väga vaimustatud pesu õmblemisest 🤩. Harjutan edasi ;) #sexylingerieforwomen #berkeleybra #bodysuitlingerie #berkeleybrabodysuite #veidivürtsi

_thebuddingsewist
Current black and white bra capsule collection. Clockwise from the top center #blackbeautybra, #marlboroughbra, #fenwaybra, #berkeleybra, #simplicity8229, and #berkeleybra bra. Center is the #sahaarabra. #bramaking #brasewing

_thebuddingsewist
Finally started tackling that box of unfinished underwear from 2023. I'm not sure what possessed me to cut out 21 pairs at a time. 😂 Anyway, I'm down to 4 unfinished pairs! 🙌🏾 Panties are the #stellapanties from Studio Costura altered for high waist. #berkeleybra #marlboroughbra #devonshirebra

_thebuddingsewist
One last #berkeleybra for now (lace strap is from the #boylstonbra). Fabric is from @bwear.se

beata.sews
#BRAugust2020 day 16: bra guts. So I'll be honest: I don't take too much care in what the insides of my bras look like, so there are definitely some raw edges and wonky stitching. But I think one of the things I love about bra making is that the way they are constructed generally makes for fairly neat and pretty insides! Pictured from top down are the insides of the @orange_lingerie Fenway and Berkeley bras, and the @clothhabit Harriet bra. Definitely not perfect, but still very pretty 🥰🥰 . Thank you @evielaluve for sponsoring today's prompt! . . . #braugust #braugust2020day16 #braugust20 #bramaking #sewingbras #lingeriesewing #handmadelingerie #imakemyownbras #isewlingerie #handmadewardrobe #isew #sewingismysuperpower #sewistsofinstagram #sewsewsew #bramaking #lingeriemaking #diylingerie #sewersgonnasew #braguts #orangelingerie #orangelingeriefenway #fenwaybra #orangelingerieberkeley #berkeleybra #clothhabit #clothhabitharrietbra #harrietbra

beata.sews
Seems I'm on a bit of an underwear making spree :) This is my work in progress @orange_lingerie Berkeley bra and @ohhhlulu Ultimate Lace panties in a beautiful orange lace from @mintfroglacetrims. This isn't a colour I'd usually wear, but it makes me so happy 😄 perfect for some pretty lingerie! . . . #orangelingerie #orangelingerieberkeley #berkeleybra #ohhhlulu #ohhhluluultimatelacepanties #ohhhluluulpanties #ultimatelacepanties #isewbras #isewlingerie #bramaking #brasewing #handmadewardrobe #sewinglingerie #sewingismysuperpower #sewersgonnasew #makersgonnamake #sewistsofinstagram #sewsewsew #sewcialisolation13

beata.sews
#BRAugust2021 day 16: Experimentation . At first I struggled to think of something for today, but then I realised I experiment and try new things all the time! One of my recent experiments was with applying my elastics and channeling externally, which I've seen a few other makers do with great success. I wanted to try it with a gothic arch, so the Berkeley bra from @orange_lingerie was a great candidate for the experiment! . The embroidered tulle was from AliExpress, and I loved the idea of pairing it with black to bring out the black lines in the embroidery and contrast with the soft pink tones. For the underwear, I started with the Betty panties by @sucobysusana, adding a crossover front detail to mimic the gothic arch of the bra. . I call this experiment a great success and look forward to incorporating this feature into more pieces in the future! . Thank you to @stitchlovestudio for sponsoring today's prompt! 🥰 . #BrAugust #BrAugust2021day16 #Experimentation #orangelingerie #orangelingerieberkeley #berkeleybra #sucobysusana #sucobysusanabetty #bettypanties #imadethis #imakebras #imakemyownlingerie #bramaking #handmadelingerie #isewlingerie

thelacybustress
This is my dreaming of spring set.🌺🌸🌼 (I've posted this set in the past, but I didn't know what I was doing on IG - frankly I still don't know what I'm doing. So somehow I screwed the post up so here's a re-post.) It's a beautiful shade of dusty rose pink stretch lace that I dyed the stretch mesh and elastics to match. I even dyed the organza ribbon for the bra bow. Had loads of fun dyeing - gets me stoked for this year's Easter egg dyeing. Set uses #orangelingerie patterns. For panties I used my two favorites #montgomerybriefs #montgomerybrief and #kingstonthong For the bra I used the #berkeleybra which I also love. Hope everyone's 2022 is off to a good start! I've seen some beautiful inspiration posted on IG from everyone so far. I'm humbled to be a part of this incrdible creative community 💕Sandy🥰 #thelacybustress #lingeriesupplies #lingerielace #lingerielove #lingeriesewing #bramaking #brapattern #brasewing #sewistsofinstagram #memade #diylingerie #lingeriepattern #sewist #sewingwithlace #sewingaddict #underwearsewing #sewingpanties

singingshelbysews
#MakeNine2021 . Berkeley Bra @orange_lingerie can't wait to have all the lacey bras! #BerkeleyBra #OrangeLingerie . Cavallo leggings by @greenstylecreations y'all know that designer is a fave 💖 #CavalloLeggings #GreenstyleCreations . Simplicity 8456 by @simplicity_creative_group A tiered slip to wear under B6556! 💃 #Simplicity8456 #Simplicity . Little Black Bra by @georgeandgingerpatternco made in swim fabric to match the waimea bottoms for a fun swimsuit! 👙 #LittleBlackBra #GeorgeAndGinger . Waiea Swim Bottoms by @greenstylecreations like I said. A fave. 🩲 #WaimeaSwimBottom #GreenstyleCreations . B6556 by Butterick hopefully for @kaylins 💒wedding💍!! #B6556 #PatternsByGertie #Butterick . Wilder Gown by @fridaypatterncompany Another option for weddings since everyone had to move theirs 🦠 #WilderGown #FridayPatternCompany . B6985 by Butterick for some fun jammies! I can't decide between the shorts and cami or the one piece. Practicality will probably win...🤦🏼♀️ #B6985 #Butterick . Lanai Wireless Bra by @lilypadesigns Speaking of practically, I feel like this bra gives the definition of a wired bra with the comfort of wireless! So excited to find out! #LanaiBra #LilyPaDesigns . #MeMadeWardrobe #MeMade #STLSews #StLouisSews #StayHomeAndSew #MoSews #MissouriSews #SingingShelbySews #IMakeMyOwnClothes #ItHasPockets #HandmadeWardrobe

valerie_dufort
Si j’étais Cendrillon, j’aurais probablement un kit comme ça 😆. Je pense avoir écouté beaucoup trop de vidéos de Lizsews sur youtube 😁, je veux maintenant de la lingerie inspirée de toutes les princesses Disney. Voici une autre #berkeleybra. Niveau ajustement j’y suis presque! Il manque encore 1/8’’ au pont et un peu d’aisance dans le bonnet inférieur. Elle est très confortable, mais elle aplatit légèrement, ce dont je n’ai aucunement besoin 😅. Pour compléter j’ai essayé le nouveau patron de #thelingerieformula la culotte brésilienne #itsnotyouitsme. J’ai simplement modifié les valeurs de couture pour utilisation du FOE et d’un élastique plat à la taille ayant l’impression que l’élastique picot briserait l’effet de kit. C’est un succès! La dentelle, tissus et accessoires viennent de @club_tissus @the_fabricclub #bramaker #bramaking #orangelingerie #orangelingerieberkeley #handmade #passionneespassionnantes #handmadelingerie #imadethis #lace #lacylingerie #isew @orange_lingerie @thelingerieformula

angel_sews
#braugust Hello my name is Angela and I’ve been obsessively sewing lingerie for around four years. Although I have a marketing degree I qualified as a chartered accountant but now looking forward to pursuing my many hobbies full time. My goal is to get as many people as I can to try making their own beautiful well fitting underwear. So when the #thegreatbrasewingbee asked me to present a class on recreating inspirational panty looks from commercially available patterns I thought it would be right up my street. Having finished recording the class I just had to make bras to match the four different styles I made up. This one is a t-shirt bra to match the no vpl I did for the class. I can’t replicate the moulded fabric shown in the centre picture but having the super soft and stretchy microlycra from @brabuilders is a great start. I used the @orange_lingerie #mysticbra and adjusted for a lace edge one piece side band from the #berkeleybra I also moved the strap adjustment to the back for a smoother front. If you are interested I’ve added the other classes I’m involved in as well as some detail on the event. Just a couple of days left to register so checkout @great_bra_sewing_bee #braugust2021 #orangelingerie #brabuilders #braaweekchallenge #braaweekchallenge2021 #bramaking #sewinglingerie #sewingbras #handmadelingerie #sewingunderwear #memadeeverday #lingeriepatterns #handmadeunderwear #instasew #sewcialists #sewistsofinstagram #sewover50

_thebuddingsewist
This is the finished bra for now. I made one lace strap with the idea that it would be visible under an off shoulder tee I plan on making. #berkeleybra

lae.when.it.rains
This is the Berkeley bra from #orangelingerie made with lace and findings I'm pretty sure I bought from @nelliejoans a few years ago. Its a white lace backed with a pale pink stretch mesh and it's very pretty. Unfortunately it doesn't fit. Initially I thought it was just that the cups were too small (I already sister-size for a cup larger than what the pattern provides). But then I wore it and found after a couple of hours that I was profoundly uncomfortable. Orange lingerie bras seem to be designed to suit wide and shallow profiles. This is the opposite of me. This bra is so wide the straps are almost tucking into my armpits and the lateral point of the under wire is further back on my torso than they should be. I did have moderate success with the Davenport bra in 2022 so perhaps I won't give up on this designer just yet. I was disappointed that the #berkeleybra didn't work for me but probably I should have seen this coming. #sewinglingerie #Asiansewists #brisbanesews

orange_lingerie
Show off beautiful stretch lace to its maximum effect with our all lace bra. The underwires and internal structure of the Berkeley bra provide great shaping and support all while feeling light and comfortable. Tap the link in our bio to check out the Berkeley Bra and our other patterns. #OrangeLingerie #BerkeleyBra #BraMaking #HandmadeWardrobe #Sewcialist #MeMade #MeMadeEveryday #SlowFashion #ISewMyOwnClothes#IMakeMyOwnClothes #ILoveSewing #ILoveToSew #IMadeThis #SewSewSew #SewingLife #SewingLove