Too Many Gorgeous Bra Patterns? This Chart Helps You Pick

Ever look at your pattern stash and think, “Wow… I’ve really given myself a lot of great options”?
It’s a lovely problem to have, but still a problem when you’re trying to decide what to sew next.

So I put together a Bra Pattern Comparison Chart — a simple, at-a-glance guide that breaks down each pattern by cup shape, support level, and size set. It’s not flashy, but it is incredibly helpful. Think of it as your friendly bra-making compass, pointing you toward the pattern that fits your mood, your project, and your sewing energy today.

Now choosing your next make is the easy part. Sewing it… that’s the fun part.

Learning, Consider Bra Making, Koma, Labellum, Lamina, Lanai, Lazulite, Liora, Lotus, Lusamine, Marei, Momiji, Mysa, Akeru, CambiaLilypaDesignsDecember 8, 2025Pattern Comparison Chart

How Do You True Your Seams?

Truing seams is a term for ensuring the stitch lines match when sewn together. It is particularly important when making pattern adjustments. For many, this is a way to ensure smooth lines but ensuring the measurement matches.

Tutorial, Learning, Akeru, Cambia, Haru, Kanon Dress, Koma, Labellum, Lamina, Lanai, Lazulite, Liora, Lotus, Lusamine, Marei, Momiji, MysaLilypaDesignsSeptember 30, 2024True Seams, True Corners

Bra Making Fabrics for Large / Heavy Breasts

Let's talk about bra making fabrics for underwired bras - specifically the need for something a bit for substantial when large, heavy busts are involved.

Center Gore Bridge Shape and Breast Anatomy

Did you know that the triangle between the breasts come in different shapes? Sometimes known as the Center Gore or Bridge, this tiny piece of fabric between the cups of underwire bras often hold the key to comfort.

Beginner Friendly Instruction Update

In order to better serve a diverse and dynamic range of people in our sewing community, we’ve updated the Instructions of ALL of our bra patterns to include more beginner friendly. This includes several pages on How to Measure and Finding Your Size. Not to mention more illustrations, clarity of verbiage, charts and organization! There are NO CHANGES TO THE PATTERNS themselves.

Cambia, Koma, Labellum, Lamina, Lanai, LotusLilypaDesignsOctober 15, 2022Update, Instruction, Beginner Friendly

TUTORIAL - Longline Bras, High Tummies and Protruding Bellies, Oh My!

A quick 2 step tutorial on how to adjust the longline cradle for a protruding belly. Many of us (myself included) shy away from longline bras for a myriad of reasons from mum tum to acid reflux or simply due to body shape (perceived or otherwise). A longline CAN be comfortable and not cut in by modifying the pattern to FIT your body rather than mold it.

Koma, Tutorial, Marei, Momiji, LabellumLilypaDesignsAugust 15, 2022Koma Wireless, Tutorial, Tummy, Belly, Protruding Belly

TUTORIAL - Wireline and Cradle Mod for Extreme Omega Shapes

Today’s tutorial on the Labellum Bra Pattern focuses on modifying the cradle to take a significantly smaller underwire.

PATTERN LAUNCH - Labellum Bra Pattern - Now Available in GG-KK!

To celebrate the release of our Labellum Bra Pattern in GG-KK, we are offering 10% off!

Promotions, LabellumLilypaDesignsNovember 8, 2021Pattern Release, GG-KK, DD-GG, Labellum Bra PatternComment

Our First Photoshoot!

It’s been quite busy around here with a number of firsts. In addition to our participation in a virtual conference (www.greatbrasewingbee.com), we also had our very first photoshoot with a live model!