I tried making bras

I tried making bras | WITHWENDY

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ABOUT:
Hi, I'm Wendy, and I have been on a sewing journey ever since my mom taught me how to make little outfits for my dolls. I studied engineering and business, had an office job for two years, and then quit to embark on a lifelong sewing adventure on KZfaq. Subscribe to join me on the adventure, and maybe make your own clothing too! Thanks for watching ❤️

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@hyelimchoi_ 3 жыл бұрын

"this is confusing but so is society's expectations of when and where skin is okay" TRUTH

@cyberpunklain 3 жыл бұрын

holy crap the first three comments were you 🤭

@RoTaylorsVersion 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! 🙌🏾💗🔥

@hyelimchoi_ 3 жыл бұрын

i'm consistently shooketh by your skills wendy!!!!

@KNKReacts 3 жыл бұрын

And she so humble about it. Like girl you know ya skills beyond good.

@user-xg9tv4vu3k 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously. Wendy this is INCREDIBLE!!!

@jipii1981 3 жыл бұрын

You should try to salvage the T-shirt bra :D The cups have probably molded over time to your breast contours and might be impossible to replace. Fix the broken parts with your new bra making knowledge.

@debbenning-edgar 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@tayet6875 3 жыл бұрын

I‘m going to try this!

@-K.A.T.I.E- 3 жыл бұрын

She could probably use the pattern for the band and straps and just skip the cup steps and instead use the cups from her bra. Especially since it seems that the problems are the band and clasps being worn out.

@kldottie6524 3 жыл бұрын

hey guys it would mean the most if you checked out my channel :')

@alexisaguirre5526 3 жыл бұрын

yeeah re-USE

@mony.mp4 3 жыл бұрын

the no-skipped-stitches-while-sewing-through-elastics beat lowkey slaps

@hundhundkatt 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely bars... bras...

@noelleista 3 жыл бұрын

fr I keep replaying it 😂😂

@littlered6340 2 жыл бұрын

Comment doesn't have enough likes

@hyelimchoi_ 3 жыл бұрын

also low key erin's kit is like SUPER affordable compared to buying a bra in store

@morganpavelka4945 3 жыл бұрын

I also looked at that and was super surprised bc of how all encompassing it is so for $30 (like half of a bra this nice) I’m very impressed

@MagentaLooks 3 жыл бұрын

Yes but it looks like it would take 10 hours... so if your time is worth that little, go ahead. Otherwise, it's just a fun craft.

@TheFashionWHT 3 жыл бұрын

@@morganpavelka4945 wait $30??? I literally spent $400 on three bras a few months ago 😨 (was supporting a local business of course). But omg I need to check this out. Hopefully she ships on the US 🙏🏽

@notconvincedgranny6573 3 жыл бұрын

The kit doesn't include the pattern. I've been able to get great ready to wear bras for under $75.00.

@SuperLovehp 3 жыл бұрын

@@MagentaLooks it's true but the idea is you understand how to make a bra on your own, so next time could be even cheaper

@BreaknRemake 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if this has been mentioned already but I totally take apart my old bras and use their cups to make new bras. If the foam cup is still ok in your t-shirt bra, take off the band and either make a pattern with the pieces or frankenstein it into a pattern you purchased. If the fabric is looking a little worn out I pick the cover off and put new fabric on the cup too! It's a real game-changer.

@PaigeTylerStevens 3 жыл бұрын

As a lingerie graduate it makes me so happy seeing other people succeed in making underwear because it is NOT easy haha

@49lucky 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah so true I make my undies because I now have the perfect pattern.. bras next

@mmmoreaux 3 жыл бұрын

@@49lucky What pattern are you using? I'm still in prototypes.

@nikaflo1999 3 жыл бұрын

As someone who is in their final year of an intimates degree at uni (Fashion Contour at London College of Fashion) I can tell you bra making is one of the hardest things you learn to do 😂 once you can make a bra, you can make anything

@Kozickih 3 жыл бұрын

Well I'll just add that to the list of projects I want to do. I should be busy into retirement

@withwendy 3 жыл бұрын

I laughed out loud that is such a relatable truth 😂

@bigbadbiss1348 3 жыл бұрын

SAME

@pppf_S 2 ай бұрын

This is lowkey the main reason I need to retire asap 😂😂😂😂😂

@user-oh2dh9vg7g 3 жыл бұрын

2:25 lmaooo its the mini rap session for meeee🤣🤣🤣

@withwendy 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha credit to my editor Lief on that she put the beat in there and surprised me too 😂😂

@imaniw7343 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t stop rewinding it😂

@Ellie_amanda 3 жыл бұрын

i would also like to see you repair the bra you had by replacing the deteriorating parts😊 to show people how you can also repair things you think are trash

@DWMWlife 3 жыл бұрын

Yess I would love that!

@nicoleh6519 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! TBH, I would probably never sew a new bra for myself, but would love to learn how to fix/slightly alter old ones as they stretch out or parts break.

@TheEickert 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, such a great idea! She could teach not only fixing the holes in the lace, but also how to fix when the top edge rolls over or when the wire breaks.

@jisoo1571 3 жыл бұрын

This is actually great because I never find cute bras in my size. I really want to try this!

@Axeo19 3 жыл бұрын

Should probably try a pattern that doesn't have a seam in thr middle of the cups. Would probably work better for a tshirt bra.

@tamsinrussell9289 3 жыл бұрын

'pea ko' is how its pronounced - it's french so a silent 't' , a lot of lingerie terms seem to be french ... She did really well for first go, I remember a couple of failed attempts during my fashion school lingerie class. We had these industrial lingerie machines though which were a bit scary to use (clunky and noisy) such as the elasticator, the stretch overlocker and the bar tack. I found the pattern making book 'Bare Essentials: Bras - Construction and Pattern Drafting For Lingerie Design' by Jennifer Lynne Matthews-Fairbanks great for learning how to pattern draft your own bra from your exact measurements.There is a matching book in the series for undies too. 🙂

@skylerhall1537 3 жыл бұрын

Dude. Ive been really wanting to make my own underwear bc I love sexy underwear but hate synthetic fabrics like polyester that all underwear seems to be made of now! You've given me a great book reccomendation!

@alinasovane4341 3 жыл бұрын

omg, even with a whole instructed kit, this seems like so much work, thats why i never complain if a bra is expensive!

@bunnycrofts8127 3 жыл бұрын

When Wendy says she *tried* to make something Translation: it was hard but she did the thing

@thelemongurloffical 3 жыл бұрын

Just a tip: if you're cutting knits/stretch fabrics, try using a rotary blade. It helped keep the fabric from moving as much as if you're using scissors 😉

@tinekejoldersma 3 жыл бұрын

Go contact Erin again as she didn't send you a T-shirt bra but a supportive one with an extra C section to help the breast to be supported extra from the sides. That will always be visible under a t-shirt. If it folds a bit on top of the breasts it could be you need a smaller size. You need a ready-made cup, like in swimming wear. The whole bra making will be almost the same but the fabric will cover the ready-made cup inside and outside. Wish you luck with making that one. Was lovely to see you make such a beautiful bra.

@sadegodfrey4738 3 жыл бұрын

As the for the ready-made cups, she could totally salvage the ones from her old t-shirt bra. Also, I'd suggest avoiding bra patterns with multiple seams in the cups (like this one has one upper and one lower cup pieces, others have two lower cup pieces and one upper cup), because they do tend to show through thinner/form-fitting clothes. It's better to use a stretchy fabric and cut a single piece to line the outside of your cup.

@tinekejoldersma 3 жыл бұрын

@@sadegodfrey4738 No, the inner cup will be just as old and ready for the carbage as the outer. And it's always made with what I told.

@emmao6578 3 жыл бұрын

@@tinekejoldersma there's no reason not to use the cups from her t-shirt bra if they're still intact and supportive for her. Different parts of the bra will degrade quicker than others, I've got a hole in one of my bras in the same place wendy has because I had a jagged edge on my nail that caught the lace but I've had the bra for less than 6 months. There's no reason to throw away the whole bra if something like that happens.

@tinekejoldersma 3 жыл бұрын

@@emmao6578 That's something completely different, then the bra is oke but just a hole. Old bras are old. No need for recycling. If you make a new bra you buy new inserts.

@becka55978 3 жыл бұрын

cup look too big, sizing down should work

@gabrielhazzard7206 3 жыл бұрын

“No skipped stitches while sewing through elastics” AYYYE!!!!

@cornflakes-does-stuff 3 жыл бұрын

turned out so pretty, hope you get a lot of wear out of them even if they're not perfect!! I don't wear bras anymore cuz I find them uncomfortable but these are so elegant and cute and with the DIY aspect I'm honestly tempted to try it out myself :"D

@itsannenguyen 3 жыл бұрын

You should try it! I never really wore bras much until I finally made my own

@49lucky 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm retired now I don't care

@lalasha19 3 жыл бұрын

Liz sews in here is a great resource for bra making and mods. She has mods for the black beauty bra

@eviewilkinsss 3 жыл бұрын

woah i have never been this early! this is so cool to see, i love learning how to customise stuff to fit me :)

@katherineh1700 3 жыл бұрын

wait wow i’ve never been this early, i just want to say, wendy you have helped me so much in learning to sew and i am also entirely self taught. thank you sooo much for all the inspiration

@flowersparxx 3 жыл бұрын

When you have been with wendy for like 8 years. first time commenting. Your skills are even more amazing now

@nootnoot8842 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for this wonderful diy ! ily you always calm me down when im anxious🥺

@withwendy 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thanks so much for watching ❤️❤️

@Cassiterit3 3 жыл бұрын

The molded foam cups are really some of the only ways to make smooth t-shirt bras. Everything else has seams that end up being visible :/ But the foam liners are sold on their own, and fabric like tricot (thin but soft and very stretchy) is often used to cover them on the outside. Even though foam isn't environmentally friendly, if you use fold-over elastic on the sides of the cups, they end up very stable, and comfortable. Often, I see them sold as swimsuit liners, but they can definitely be used for bras!

@hyperspace1952 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great job on your first bra! The Emerald Erin bra is literally my favorite bra to sew and is actually the thing that got me hooked on sewing. And her kits are heaps of fun!

@ridiculouscuteness3 3 жыл бұрын

OOH I am so excited for this video. Also excited that a very handy kit exists. Will be checking that out.

@ridiculouscuteness3 3 жыл бұрын

My skill level is not at bra-making-level yet, but I really enjoyed your excitement at the instructions your kit came with. I looove good instructions with a pattern. 😍 Looking forward to being able to make my own undies one day.

@slotsize 3 жыл бұрын

I just stepped into bra sewing too and am OBSESSSSSED!!! I made a couple using scuba knit and the Watson bra pattern & it is sooo coomfy! I stocked up on way more of scuba knit because of that. Super comfy and easy to sew. I haven’t tried in a thin white fitted tee shirt yet but I tried on a muscle tee and it’s adorably cute and comfy! My mom saw and told me to make her some too (that’s right TOLD, not asked lol).

@j.r.stringer5852 3 жыл бұрын

You have successfully taught me that I should continue sewing. Will you link the bra kit 🥺. (Thank you for linking everything)!! I have to definitely try this!! Please don’t give up on sewing!! You’re so awesome!!!

@antonette8009 3 жыл бұрын

omg Wendy, I'm so fricken inspired by this video to try sewing my own bra. i just ordered a kit. i am super new to sewing garments but honestly, even if i mess up i know i will love the sewing process and learning something new. thank you for your awesome channel!! stay well!

@jonebacinskaite6526 3 жыл бұрын

Where does Wendy get her turtlenecks I want all of them 😂

@cabrics1985 3 жыл бұрын

She probably makes them, duh...

@WordsByTheGigahertz 3 жыл бұрын

I recognize this one I think it's Uniqlo!

@emilymae8416 3 жыл бұрын

I am new to this channel as of this video lol but this turtleneck she's wearing is tommy hillfiger (clock the 'tommy' logo) they're designer so p expensive but it does look very nice, I'd check depop or ebay for second hand ones

@emilymae8416 3 жыл бұрын

*at the start of the video should I say ahah sorry I didn't realise till watching on that there are multiple lovely turtlenecks

@eminemma 3 жыл бұрын

The Mystic bra by Orange Lingerie is meant to be sewn with preformed foam cups which are great for being invisible under a white tshirt!

@nonnullish 3 жыл бұрын

the amount of work you put into your videos each time is just incredible

@JoaooDuarte 3 жыл бұрын

found your channel recently and it's a huge sewing inspo, especially for me a beginner. Thank you

@____darrah____ 3 жыл бұрын

Wendy’s videos are like the most calming things to put on in the background while I’m working. Her voice is just so soothing! But I also love sewing along to your videos 🥰

@alyssapark5655 3 жыл бұрын

So appreciative that you made a video about this garment! It looks like they turned out great!

@alexaaandria 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! I’ve never even given a thought to making my own bra but am considering it now as you made it look so easy 😍

@honeypotfilms6066 3 жыл бұрын

every withwendy video is a total ✨masterpiece✨

@MadebySimstatic 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! Thanks for sharing what you're nervous about tackling, and then going for it :D

@BaileyTheSaxophonist 3 жыл бұрын

I've always wanted to make my own bras! They seem so intimidating, but you made it look so easy! Maybe I'll have to give a kit a shot! Thanks for doing this one!

@annegarvey3375 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely buying this kit and make my own! Im excited. Thank you for this video 😍

@dd-lz3md 3 жыл бұрын

you never fail to amaze me wendy 😱 it turned out soooo good! you're so talented!! 💜

@Sirsockbuddy 3 жыл бұрын

so brave!! kinda tempted to try using a kit like this now!!

@clairehirano5889 Жыл бұрын

Wendy is my favorite companion when I need to feel like I can get stuff done.

@seasonallyproductive 3 жыл бұрын

I was just browsing bra makers supply last night. Also Canadian. They have some foam fabric for cups and a pattern for foam cups t shirt bra. But any bra can be a t shirt bra! I've also been putting off learning to make bras. It's the sizing of the underwire that intimidates me!

@Lapki_Bulavki 3 жыл бұрын

I see Wendy's new video and immediately like it ✨

@maybeonethey 3 жыл бұрын

you literally shine in this video!! love the vibes!

@ellipszilonq 3 жыл бұрын

I'm very fascinated with this process even tho I gave up on underwire bras a couple years ago. You are very cute and very inspiring!

@Chebowlier 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, this video worked! Loved the kinda vlog feel, feel i know u already, love the studio and def getting that native deodorant

@marthabaez8117 3 жыл бұрын

Love how they turned out even with the puckering, please give it another try! We’ll feel more confident tackling it ourselves 😃❤️Great job!👍

@TheViviy 3 жыл бұрын

Ive been looking foward to this video ever since you mentioned it on insta✨

@itsannenguyen 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! So excited to see you making your own bras. I never really worn them until I started making my own lingerie 🥰

@colettedoyen4482 3 жыл бұрын

yesss!!! im just starting my sewing journey and i’ve always wanted to make my own bras

@withwendy 3 жыл бұрын

you totally can get there! Like I said at the end of the vid I honestly am so shocked I've gotten to this point and that it was manageable on top of that!

@TheFashionWHT 3 жыл бұрын

This is so amazing!! It came out so beautifully and I love it! And I can’t believe the pattern and materials are so inexpensive (and they ship to the US and it’s not like $10 shipping 🤗). I literally just ordered a pattern for panties/thong from this designer, and I was feeling overwhelmed about all the fabric and materials I currently have so now I have a way to make some creations lol. I need all of this lol

@UbeFlavoured 3 жыл бұрын

I love your sewing confidence at the end. You will conquer all bras!

@colettebramwell-colyer 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought this pattern yesterday. Thanks for the video

@ras8031 3 жыл бұрын

These came out so great!!!

@sarahel2017 3 жыл бұрын

Can definitely relate to the favorite bra situation and I'm so glad to have this tutorial to save for when I'd want to make my own.

@Derinbepo 3 жыл бұрын

Your channel is the best one I found this month, soooooo creative sis🥰♥️

@donnakok4637 3 жыл бұрын

Ive been working on bras too! What a coincidence, this video is just what i needed!

@CleverButClueless 3 жыл бұрын

That's so impressive! Hats off, Wendy!

@TheZyanas 3 жыл бұрын

LizSews here on KZfaq actually has a tutorial/sew-along for turning this exact pattern into a t-shirt bra. Haven't tried it myself but it could be helpful!

@1Aroe1 3 жыл бұрын

I love these bra kits! I've made several. They are so much comfier and more affordable than bras in stores! And they are sturdier too!

@oliviacarter7527 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this so much! Super cute and it also seems like something worth trying for fun 😌

@oatmealhoney7446 3 жыл бұрын

I personally don't care if my bra doesn't look smooth under clothes. I think its a look

@ThePuglover98 3 жыл бұрын

agreed, if you can see my black bra through my white graphic tee, so be it! it's a look 😂

@SabineOh 3 жыл бұрын

You just keep getting better and better. I’m excited by every video

@reginaceragioli8101 3 жыл бұрын

Yay!! I've been waiting for this!!

@litllebleueyedangel 3 жыл бұрын

Such a good video!! I never thought I could make my own amazing!!! You are so skilled and it came out so nice!

@caitlynhanafin954 3 жыл бұрын

As a 32FF, I was surprised to see she has patterns for my size. I may have to buy a kit.

@empichel5690 3 жыл бұрын

This is really inspiring! I've been too intimidated to try bras because I don't have a serger, but this makes me feel more confident to try

@JustLikeSara 3 жыл бұрын

I think you did such a great job! You´ve inspired me to do something like this in the future! :D

@bowiekung9161 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Wendy you’re amazing. Either the instructions were really clear or you’re REALLy good. I’m guessing it’s both 💕

@hannahezwawi5280 3 жыл бұрын

wendy!!!! ur videos are so soothing to watch i love ur content!!!!

@SensationallySilky 3 жыл бұрын

Making bras is such a process (when you have odd figure anomalies or you're a little older and the girls just kinda sit where they want... Beyond all that I just wanted to say that your voice in this video is SO calming. I'm about to try a new bra pattern - I made two off my first pattern but the apex lines and such just aren't quite right. I may watch your vid a million times to keep me calm hahaha

@misickmarissa 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you made this video I’ve always wanted to make one but it’s hard to find tutorials

@valerieb.4912 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Wendy! I have a sewing machine that does not have a bar tack. So, I improvise with the manual button hole which does a bar tack in the beginning and the end. And thank you for giving me the courage to make my own bras.

@ItsDarrisha 3 жыл бұрын

I have been watching u for a few years and you're very talented im watching us grow i love your videos stay awesome

@tamara10 3 жыл бұрын

The video in which you said don't make your own bras lives rent free in my mind & it's what I think of when I look at a seam or stitch on a bra. But now you did DIY not 1 but 2 bras you're amazing!!

@jositra2455 3 жыл бұрын

wendy really mastered the art of sewing bras, you are officially my hero

@shadymccoy7 3 жыл бұрын

Wendy, you're awesome! I've wanted to make my own bras for awhile since I have a difficult time finding bras that fit properly. I'm heavy busted with a small rib cage. This makes me a little braver to try. ☺️ Thanks for the video!

@bqpdobqpd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for inspiring and encouraging to try new things. I do consider bra sewing as the most advanced project... Great job😍

@tamaramainardi9068 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like a bra is just a whole new level, but you really nailed this one!!

@Mrmuffinlol 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't watched your videos in a while, now I remember why I subscribed to your channel, you are just amazing💗 ✨

@fatimagonzalezglez 3 жыл бұрын

i love the design!

@Tyreselynn 3 жыл бұрын

Kudos to your dedication in making one of the most complicated garments a woman can own. Inspiring!

@reneeisaninja 3 жыл бұрын

Omg this is so impressive!! amazing job!!

@thefemininegamer5343 3 жыл бұрын

Wendy I want a vlog on you, your make up and hair is always on point.

@allizbest 3 жыл бұрын

im so proud of you!

@billybee9659 3 жыл бұрын

I can't even begin to imagine being this talented.

@desiree8893 3 жыл бұрын

OMG! Yes. The way I have been searching for a bra DIY??!! 💕💕

@annecanright4890 3 жыл бұрын

A real victory! I'm so glad you did this and that there is a company that provides all of the material and notions. Still not in my size (42 DD) but maybe that will be the next victory!