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

Tips to Achieving a Supportive Strapless Bra!

Strapless Bras for GG+ cups is not the unicorn many people assume it to be. It IS possible for cupped, underwired, strapless bra for those with large, heavy breasts - with a bit of planning and our Marei Strapless Bra Pattern. Here are our top tips to maximize the lift and support in a strapless.

Marei, Learning, TutorialLilypaDesignsJanuary 6, 2024Marei Bra Pattern, Strapless Bra Tips, Strapless Bra Fit

LilypaDesigns Online Bra Fit Courses Now Live!

The wait is over! Our highly anticipated series on Bra Fit is now available though our online Learning Platform. These self-paced courses focus on specific Bra Fit Challenges that explain the WHY in addition to the HOW. Topics go beyond the basics and dive into more individual needs based on breast and torso shape - with some sections including exclusive ideas and techniques not found anywhere else!

Tutorial, LearningMel McLuskeyAugust 29, 2023online course

Lingerie Retreat 2024 - We Want to Hear From You

A few of us lingerie designers (Madalynne, Porcelynne and LilypaDesigns) are thinking about putting together an in-person conference and could use your input. This 5 day event will be held in St Petersburg, Florida with potential dates during spring break and early summer 2024. Registration fee will be about $2500 and will open this fall to give people plenty of time to coordinate.

Learning, WorkshopMel McLuskeyAugust 6, 2023Retreat, Conference, In-person

Online Learning Opportunities

We heard you! LilypaDesigns is proud to present a new series of online, self-paced classes focused on Bra Fit. Courses include topics beyond the basics and dive into more specific needs based on breast shape, fully utilizing Lily’s varied drafting background.

Bralette Fabrics for Large/Heavy Breasts

Let’s talk about stretchy fabrics for large and/or heavy breasts. With the popularity of comfy, lounge bras during and post pandemic, what does fabric have to do with support for larger cups? Plenty. While this post is geared for the Momiji Bralette the info may be applied to similar bralette styles.

Momiji, Sizing Suggestions, Lotus, Mysa, LearningLilypaDesignsJune 6, 2023Bralette Fabrics, Large cup Fabric

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.

Tips to Achieving Separation in a Wireless Bra!

How to get the center gore of a wireless bra to “tack”. While wireless bras do NOT need to tack to provide support, one may like the separation and “feel” of the center gore touching the chest. This post is for those who are interested in investing additional time to get that center gore to touch the chest wall.

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Intro to “Layers” on Adobe Reader!

Tutorial - How to Create and Insert a Bra Sling

After hailing the wonders that is a bra sling, I received a number of requests to for a tutorial. For those who are not familiar with a sling, it is a separate piece of fabric on the interior (or exterior) of the bra to aid in support. Sometimes called a side sling and look similar to powerbars.

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