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Old Product Code-->B-001, New Product Code-->QB-100 By Beverly Johnson Finally! Everything you have wanted to know about making bras but could not find the information! This is the first book of its kind written as a textbook for the professional made-to-measure bra-makers but those home sewers who are up for a bit of a challenge will find this book a complete reference on bra design draft fit and construction. Even if you never sew a bra for anyone else you will thoroughly enjoy making your own well-fitting and supportive bras. Beverly explains how to obtain the pattern for your bra and there are many sources and how to change that one basic pattern into a library of bra styles and designs. You will learn to fit like a pro how to choose and control fabric and how to duplicate all of the professional techniques you see in ready to wear. The Book's Table of Contents in PDF form From its humblest of beginnings as a square of cloth to the engineered marvels of today the bra has earned its place in history as both the most loved and the most hated garment. Why? Partly because ready to wear can-t possibly address all the unique needs of each woman. What better way for those who enjoy precision sewing than to make the most complex and intriguing garment in our wardrobe? You may even decide to launch an exciting new career as a custom bra-maker! In the Bra-makers Manual you will learn to draft a pattern from a variety of sources available and use that pattern as the foundation to create a virtual library of bra styles. No longer will you be restricted by the limitations of a pattern! You will learn how to choose and control the fabric and do fittings like the professionals. You will learn to construct special needs bras including nursing and mastectomy bras; and of course the strapless bra. Duplicate all of the professional techniques with instructions written specifically for home sewing machines. The Bra-makers Manual was written as a textbook for the professional made-to-measure bra-maker but those home sewers who are up for a bit of a challenge will find this book a complete reference on bra design draft fit and construction. Even if you never sew a bra for anyone else you will thoroughly enjoy making your own well-fitting and supportive bras. Now you can have all the fashionable fabrics and colours in styles that rival ready-to-wear at a fraction of the cost. This is the book that Beverly Johnson has promised her students for years. Now it is ready complete with 235 pages of text and illustrations; with colour photos of bras designed by the author and some of her bra-making students.

Old Product Code-->B-001CD, New Product Code-->QB-101 This is the book written by our own Beverly Johnson has 235 pages of text and illustrations with colour photos of bras designed by the author and some of her bra-making students. The Bra-makers Manual was written as a textbook for the professional made-to-measure bra-maker but those home sewers who are up for a bit of a challenge will find this book a complete reference on bra design draft fit and construction. Even if you never sew a bra for anyone else you will thoroughly enjoy making your own well-fitting and supportive bras. Now you can have all the fashionable fabrics and colours in styles that rival ready-to-wear at a fraction of the cost. This CD version of the Bra-makers Manual is an electronic version of the original paper version of the manual, but with the added advantage of being electronically searchable. The cd is licenced and read-only.

Old Product Code-->B-100, New Product Code-->QL-100

Old Product Code-->B-200, New Product Code-->QL-200 By Lee-Ann Burgess For any woman who longs for a comfortable supportive swimsuit in fabrics and colours that flatter her figure type and suit her age the book promises a perfect-fitting swimsuit made from your bra and it delivers! Once again Lee-Ann is going to use a set of bra cups from a ready-to-wear bra as the basis for the swim pattern. Can-t find a bra to fit? Thats OK too as Lee-Ann offers solutions to alter the bra cups to fit you perfectly. Once the pattern for the cups is obtained she takes you through the process of drafting a swimsuit that is custom made for your body. You-ll learn about fabrics linings bra cups and everything else you would want to know about swim (or even any type of athletic wear). The book is professionally illustrated with clean printing and clear explanations.This is the book to have if you want a swimsuit for yourself or your family members.

Old Product Code-->B-501, New Product Code-->QX-501 By Jan Bones, Panty DVD Sew a perfect fit for everybody! included are patterns for a nightie classic and maternity panties. Also learn to draft your own personalized patterns then sew & fit beautiful lingerie. You will learn about fabrics & elastics style changes and sewing secrets. With each of the companion videos you will see pattern changes cutting and sewing techniques.

Old Product Code-->B-502, New Product Code-->QX-502 By Jan Bones Lingerie Secrets: Camisole/ Nighty DVD Lovely lingerie patterns for a nightgown, classic panties, camisoles and maternity panties. Draft your own personalized patterns, then sew & fit beautiful lingerie. Learn about fabrics & elastics, style changes and sewing secrets. With the two companion videos, see pattern changes, cutting and sewing techniques.

Old Product Code-->B-900, New Product Code-->QK-900 If you have longed for beautiful lingerie but have let its boutique price stop you this is the book for you. You can make your own exquitely detailed teddies camisoles slips and panties at a fraction of the cost of ready-to-wear. This book also includes all the patterns oin sizes XS-XL and has all the instructions to duplicate designer details you see in the shops.