Hello, my beautiful friend! As a seasoned fashion writer and advocate for self-expression, I want to share a technique with you that I’ve found incredibly liberating in my own journey with fashion. It’s an alternative to the traditional bust caging technique used in dressmaking. This method involves creating a bra cup with a push-up effect, without the need for underwires.

Weaving Magic with Wadding and Hemming Gum

First things first, let’s gather our materials. In my experience, the success of this technique lies in the careful selection and preparation of materials. For this technique, we will be using wadding and hemming gum. Wadding is a kind of padding used in dressmaking, while hemming gum is used for securing hems.

In my own dressmaking journey, I’ve found that laminating the shiny part of the wadding with hemming gum creates a sturdy base for our bra cup. Next, we laminate our fashion and lining fabrics with the gummy, adhesive side of the wadding. This should face the wrong side of the fabrics.

It’s important to note that the fashion and lining fabrics should be interfaced with fusible fabric like Cotton Stay/Airstay before cutting. This ensures a snug fit and a clean finish. As with any dressmaking project, don’t forget to add sewing allowances.

Applying Heat and Pressure

In my experience, steam pressing at this stage is crucial. This guarantees that the heat penetrates the wadding, ensuring proper adhesion. Similarly, dry pressing the other side is essential for robust lamination.

Once you’ve pressed both sides, to secure the wadding and prevent it from shifting, sew around it with an allowance of one-eighth inch (⅛”) or less. This not only ensures stability but also gives a neat finish to your project.

The Final Result

Once you’ve stitched the pieces together, your bra cup is complete! The end result is a supportive and comfortable push-up effect, achieved without the use of restrictive underwires or bust caging techniques.

Through my own fashion journey, I’ve discovered that such alternative techniques can not only enhance comfort but also promote body positivity and self-expression. By challenging traditional norms and experimenting with new methods, we can embrace our unique beauty.

Conclusion

Fashion, my dear friend, is more than following trends or adhering to rules. It’s about self-expression, embracing our unique beauty, and feeling comfortable in our skin. This alternative to bust caging is just one of many ways we can challenge norms and redefine beauty standards.

Remember, fashion should empower us, not restrict us. So here’s to breaking free from underwires and bust cages, and embracing the limitless possibilities of self-expression!

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Alternative to Bust Caging technique. Hello Efficient Dressmakers! Today, I will briefly show you how I achieve a Bra cup with push up bra effect, without using Underwire or Bust Caging techniques. First, I laminate the Wadding shiny part with hemming gum. Next, I laminate each of the Fashion and Lining fabrics with the gummy/adhesive part of the Wadding facing the wrong side of the fabrics. Please note: The Fashion and liniyng fabrics are interfaced with fusible fabric, aka Cotton Stay/Airstay before cutting! Sewing allowances are also added. Steam pressing is first used to ensure the heat will penetrate into the Wadding. The other side is also dry pressed for proper lamination. To ensure the Wadding doesn’t shift, sew one-eighth inch (⅛”) or less around it before stitching the pieces together. See the final result. Please like, comment, repost and follow me for more sewing tricks/tips.