Courses in Lingerie: Introduction to Bespoke Bra Making
Morley College
Key Information
Campus location
South Bank, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Aug 2024
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Introduction
This course is an introduction to the mysteries of underwired bra creation. We will guide you through the bra pattern-making process to adapt useable patterns for your unique fit and style. Making bras is considered one of the most complicated processes within the garment making industry; This course is recommended as the next step for enthusiastic students keen to challenge themselves and develop their competence on a sewing machine through learning a range of new precision techniques. Working with your tutor, you'll take on the skills needed to make your own beautiful and functional, bespoke fitted bras. This course is an introduction to Bra Making but requires intermediate sewing skills. Returning students can work on their own projects.
By the end of this course, you will be able to: adapt a bra pattern to your own design from a block; grade a pattern to your size and make adjustments after a fitting; select appropriate materials to give sufficient support for your bra design; use professional standard techniques to construct a bra (you will complete 2 bras during this course).
Returning learners will have a chance to develop their lingerie skills through self-led projects, incorporating foam cups, boned cradles, lace appliqué, and embellishment.
This is an Intermediate level course. Before you enrol, you must have achieved the following: able to rethread a domestic sewing machine and reload a bobbin; use a commercial pattern; accurately stitch a consistent seam allowance; use a range of machine stitches including Zig Zag; clip and press a curve; Use sewing machinery accurately; Students must be able to read, write and understand fluent English; Mathematics and numeracy skills are essential.
Online class with tutor support. To ensure that you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular feedback from your tutor in a constructive and supportive environment. Gain support and answers to questions via forums, one-to-one tutor, and peer support. You will learn how to adapt patterns to various styles, produce toiles for fit, and develop an understanding of construction and materials. You will develop your skills by working with specialist fabrics, components, and techniques. Teaching is both to the whole class and on an individual, one-to-one basis using demonstrations, discussion, examples, samples, hand-outs, and other technical support material where appropriate.