Bra-Making Sources by Mail

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You'll need a few special findings to make a bra. From left to right in the photo below: hook closures, strap elastic, plush elastic, rings and also slides so the straps can adjust, underwires, and channeling.

Photo: Scott Phillips

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by Cynthia Elam
from Threads #71, p. 40

For suppliers of bra patterns, kits, fabric, elastic, and more, check the sources listed below. For complete instructions on making a bra that fits you perfectly, see The Bra Dilemma Solved!

Bra-makers Supply
480 Hood Road, Unit 5
Markham, ON L3R 9Z3, Canada
www.bramakers.com
Patterns, kits, fabric, trim, lace, findings

Élan Pattern Co.
534 Sandalwood Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
619-442-1167
www.elanpatterns.com
Patterns, sizes 32A to 48FF, kits, fabric, elastic

Fay's Fashions & Fabrics
1155 Webster Dr.
Pensacola, FL 32505
850-455-2410
www.faysfabrics.com
Patterns, fabric, lace, findings

Kieffer's
PO Box 719
Jersey City, NJ 07307
201-798-2266
Patterns, fabrics, lace

Laceland
5945 W. Parker Road
Plano, TX 75093
972-826-0098
www.laceland.com
Patterns, fabrics, lace, findings

Logan Kits
686 County Road 30-53
Double Springs, AL 35553
205-486-7732
www.logankits.com
Patterns, fabrics, lace, findings, kits

Sew Sassy Lingerie
810 Wellman Ave.
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-536-4405
www.sewsassy.com
Patterns, kits, fabric, lace, findings, fine thread

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Comments (2)

shindig writes: They have all of these colors at www.bracomponents.com
Posted: 1:35 pm on August 15th

SewingQueen writes: I am in the process of learning how to make bras. I've made about 8 now, but haven't found the colors of notions you display. Could you possibly tell me which store you found these beautiful colors: fuchsia, turquoise, blue and brown bra notions - a luxury!
Thank you,
Kym
Posted: 3:12 pm on August 8th

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