Our Bra Kits take the guesswork out of bra building by putting together everything you'll need to make a beautiful bra using your own pattern. If you need a pattern, we have a great selection on our Patterns Page, both paper and downloadable.
Silk is the height of luxury in lingerie, and printed silk charmeuse is like liquid gold. This kit features our very own custom silk charmeuse print in a rich and bold floral pattern. It has all the color of the holiday season but none of the typical sleigh bell vibe. It's a print that will work any time of year. The print is scaled just perfect for lingerie since we call the shots! You can choose how you make it up, but this couture kit includes enough material for a silk ruffle.
Each Joyful Silk Charmeuse bra kit includes:
- 1/2 yard 16mm 100% mulberry silk charmeuse
- A half yard Sheer Cup Lining in Clover
- A kit cut of regular weight power net in Clover
- 1-1/4 yards 1/2" or 5/8" band elastic in Clover
- 1-1/2 yards 3/8" band elastic in Clover
- 1-1/2 yards 1/2" strap elastic in Clover
- 1 yard plush underwire channeling in Clover
- 1 hook and eye in Clover
- 1 yard nonpicot elastic in Clover
- 2 Rings and Slides to match strap
Jennie (our resident couture expert) recommends also having the following items on hand as you venture with her into the world of couture lingerie sewing. We carry all of these items in the notions section of our store. (Links provided)
- Schmetz Microtex Needles, size 60/8 and size 80/12,
- Clover Silk Pins
- "Betweens" needles in a size 10 for hand sewing