How Do You Fit a Bra When There's No Breast to Fit? #BraMaking #MastectomyBra #PatternMaking

Three fittings. Lots of adjustments. And one very enthusiastic “WE GOT IT!” ???? I recently worked with a client to create a personalized bra pattern following her unilateral mastectomy. It was a new fitting challenge for me, and we definitely didn't get it right on the first try! But that's one of my favorite things about bra making. Sometimes finding the right fit isn't about choosing a different size—it's about adapting the pattern to work for the person wearing it. And here's the fun patternmaking part: you don't necessarily need a specialized mastectomy bra pattern to get started! Curious how to draft a flat bra cup? I've shared a simple technique on the blog using a 3D paper cup as a drafting tool. Read the tutorial: https://www.lilypadesigns.com/blog/mastectomy-bra #BraMaking #MastectomyBra #PatternMaking Lily Fong, M.Ed. is the designer, pattern maker, and educator behind LilypaDesigns. With over 28 years of sewing experience, she combines pattern drafting, bra fitting, and education to help makers create bras that fit. LilypaDesigns offers PDF sewing patterns, tutorials, online courses, sewing supplies, and a welcoming bra-making community. Our body-aware sizing approach uses breast measurements and mix-and-match pattern sizes to help makers achieve a more personalized fit, with patterns spanning a wide range of cup and body sizes. Learn more about Lily and LilypaDesigns: https://www.lilypadesigns.com/press