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TUTORIAL - Vintage Barbie Inspired Lanai Wireless Bra

Make your own romantic and very feminine Lanai Wireless Bra by making just a couple of changes to the original pattern pieces. This is a great option for those with larger cups who need the full coverage but want a more playful look. Splitting the Upper Cup allows more design AND fit options.

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TUTORIAL - Altering the Momiji Bralette for High Tummies and Protruding Bellies

A tutorial on how to adjust a longline cradle for a round or 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.

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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.

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TUTORIAL - Adjusting Lace Band Height for Haru Knickers

A quick tutorial for the Haru Knickers about using a stretch lace that is SHORTER or TALLER than the 6” (approx 15 cm) the pattern was designed for. While this is common width for stretch galloon lace, that lace that matches your project PERFECTLY may be a different width. Thankfully, this is a pretty easy pattern alteration involving straight lines.

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Tutorial - How to Alter the BCD of the Cambia Pattern

For some people, the Horizontal Hemisphere (HH) will indicate one size while the Bottom Cup Depth (BCD) will indicate another. The basic premise of the pattern alteration remains the same but is slightly more involved for the overlay pattern piece due to the incorporated cup/cradle of the overlay in the Cambia Pattern.

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Inner Fullness Options for the GG-KK Size Set of Lanai Wireless Pattern

As a whole, people with GG-KK cups have a different inner arc ratio then their smaller cupped peers. This often shows up in the form of inner fullness that sits on top of the neckline, flat spot near the CF or breast tissue pushed outwards in a east/west manner. While these differences also exist in the smaller size sets, the larger bust {and small band} also means a larger variety volume distribution possibilities - hence this additional option.

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