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

Pattern Updates - Lotus and Momiji Patterns

Lotus, MomijiMel McLuskeySeptember 13, 2023Pattern Update

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

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

Another Day, Another Lotus

A quick post to highlight my newest Lotus in a custom print knit lycra and findings in Platinum.

Designs, LotusLilypaDesignsNovember 22, 2021Lotus, stretch knit, Platinum Findings Kit, Industrial ZigZag Machine

Lotus Wireless as a Camisole

A quick post to highlight one of my recent projects - the Lotus Cami! This top featured the revised Lotus pattern cup pieces with the new cami add-on. The edges of the built-in bra is finished with FOE for simplicity and comfort.

Designs, LotusLilypaDesignsJuly 21, 2021camisole, cami, nursing bra top, upcycled fabric, Lotus Pattern, upcylced fabric

Lotus 2.0 Bra & Cami Pattern - Sizes A-DD or DD-GG

Our popular Lotus Wireless Pattern has been updated! Dubbed Lotus 2.0, it now includes expanded Instructions with a Modification Section, Stretch Ruler, Tips & Guides, and a camisole option. The Lotus features the same vertical seam styling drafted for non-stretch fabrics.

Tutorial - How to Turn On/Off Layers in Adobe Reader

Intro to “Layers” on Adobe Reader!

Nursing Lotus and Postpartum Lunaria

A new nursing bra and panty set for this postpartum mommy and a new pattern!

Tutorial - How to Add a Nursing Clasp to the Lotus Pattern

A quick tutorial for those want to add a nursing clasp to the Lotus pattern.

A Lotus For an Omega

This lovely lady needed a few nursing bras that were comfy, supportive, and wireless. After showing her a few samples, she particularly like the styling of the Lotus!

Designs, LotusLilypaDesignsDecember 2, 2019lotus bra pattern, Lots of projection, omega shape, Increase ProjectionComment

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