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Not all power bars are created equal: which patterns will give you the best side support, and why
Why do some power bars fit snugly into lower cups and some don’t? If you have ever made a bra with a power bar or attempted to add a power bar to a bra yourself, you may have noticed that not all power bars behave the same way. Some push your breasts forward nicely, while…
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The relationship between horizontal hemisphere and bottom cup depth, and how to maintain balance as you move the apex
Using different sizes for the bottom cup depth and horizontal hemisphere (BCD and HH) of your bra cups has become a popular alteration, with some pattern makers going as far as to suggest making these changes before sewing up a single bra, instead considering it as part of an overall sizing system. A little while…
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Here is a thought I would be interested in exploring: How would the opposite affect wire spring? (meaning if the…