Introduction

Materials and Supplies

Bikini Tops

Creating the Basic Bikini Top

Sewing a Trial Bikini Top
Adding a Dart to a Bikini Top
Sewing Darts and Seams

Bikini Top Designs

Sewing Basics
Gathered Bikini Top
Corded Bikini Top
Tied Bikini Tops
The Bikini Bra
Draping a Princess Seam Bikini Top
Adding a Skirt to the Bikini Top
Bikini Top Dress
Baby Doll Nightgown

Bikini Briefs & Thongs

Creating the Basic Bikini Briefs

Corded Bikini Briefs
Elastic & Fashion Tied Bikini Briefs
Ring Bikini Briefs
Thongs

Fitted Briefs

Fitted Briefs Design Variations

Fitted Briefs Design Process

Three-Piece Fitted Briefs
Fitted Skirt Pattern for Briefs
Adding Fullness to Skirt Patterns

Bandeau Tops & Dresses

The Bandeau Top Design Process

Basic Bandeau Top
Bandeau With Skirt

Bust Sling Bras

Basic Bust Sling Bra

Create the Bust Sling Mold
Create a Do-It-Yourself Mold
Create the Paper Pattern
Create and Fit a Muslin Mock-Up

Bust Sling Bra Variations

The Double-Band Bust Sling Bra
The X-Back Bust Sling Bra
Princess Seam Variations

Bust Sling Bra Designs

Hybrid Bust Sling Bra
Racerback Bust Sling Bra
Zipper-Front Bust Sling Bra
Bust Sling Nursing Bra

Bust Sling Garment Designs

A Bust Sling Swimsuit Top
Bust Sling Dress
Bust Sling Gown
Bust Sling Dream Shaper

Leotards and One-Piece Swimsuits

Conventional Bras

An Overview of the Process

Design Considerations

Parts of a Conventional Bra
Reference Lines
Factors that Affect the Fit

Materials and Tools

Underwires
Creating a Bra Sloper Mold
Creating a Mold Over a Bra
Creating a Mold Over the Body
Creating a Mold Using Press'n Seal

Creating a Bra Sloper from a Mold

Sewing for a Trial Fitting
Sewing a Muslin Sloper for Fitting

Creating a Pattern for a Bra Design

Sample Bra Specification Sheet
Sewing the Bra

Bra Design Variations

Bra Design Examples
Bra Specification Sheet

Athletic Bras

Creating a Mold Using Press'n Seal
Using the Mold for a Master Pattern
Creating an Athletic Bra Design
Sewing Athletic Bras

Designing a Wedding Dress

Design Choices
Creating a Hoop Petticoat
Creating an A-Line Wedding Dress
Creating a Trumpet Style Dress

Appendix

Lingerie Fabric & Basic Terminology
Mini-Me Dress Form
Fabric Testing