The Sahaara Wireless Bra – Needlework

Description

Select one of the following dates from the drop down menu above: Saturday January 13th and 20th, 9am-12pm Weekly on Saturday, 2 times Take your sewing (and bust!) to new heights by making the Sahaara Wireless Bra by Rubies Bras! The Sahaara is a wireless bra pattern that offers a minimal, relaxed design without comprom

Select one of the following dates from the drop down menu above:

Saturday January 13th and 20th, 9am-12pm

Weekly on Saturday, 2 times

Take your sewing (and bust!) to new heights by making the Sahaara Wireless Bra by Rubies Bras! The Sahaara is a wireless bra pattern that offers a minimal, relaxed design without compromising comfort and support.

In this two session workshop, Janna-Marie Crawford will guide students through making View B of the Sahaara Bra pattern: a longline wireless bra, made from a solid, low stretch fabric. Class will begin with each participant having a private fit session to determine cup and band sizing, followed by step-by-step instruction through the entire bra making process. Janna-Marie will demystify the world of bra findings and fabric, bra construction, and minor fit adjustments. Students will leave the class with a perfect (or near perfect!) fitting bra, and the foundational skills to make venture further into the wide world of bra sewing!

This pattern is size inclusive, with band sizes 24-46 and cups AA-L.

Skills Practiced & Learned
- Determining cup and band size and assessing fit
- Understanding the difference between of bra specific fabrics and how to use them
- Machine set up - selecting stitch setting
- Sewing with elastic
- Attaching findings
- Bra construction
- Narrow seam allowances (1/4)
- Sewing curves

Cost: $195 +HST - Includes the Digital PDF pattern, printing and all materials
Level: Advanced-Intermediate bra construction. Participants must feel confident sewing independently. Recent experience sewing a garment is recommended in order to complete the bra in the allotted time frame.
Ages: 17+
Max number of participants: 5
Length: Two sessions, 3 hours per session (6 hours total)
Instructor: Janna-Marie Crawford
Pattern Sizing: Band sizes 24-46, Cups AA-L.

Updated May 2023
GENERAL CLASS POLICIES
All sewing machine-based workshops are limited to 5 participants. A minimum age of 17 is required for all classes unless otherwise stated. Students must have completed the Sewing Basics 1 class or have equivalent experience to participate in workshops that require the use of a sewing machine.

PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION
Due to the limited number of seats in our workshops, we require full payment of class fees at the time of registration. You may register for a class online via our website, in person, or over the phone (905-667-5663) with Visa or Mastercard.

CANCELLATION POLICIES
Class fees are 100% non-refundable, though store credit will be issued if given adequate notice of changes or withdrawals. See below for our store credit guidelines.

For single-session workshops, store credit will be issued for changes or withdrawals made 72 hours prior to the start of the class. Changes/withdrawals within 72 hours of the class result in a forfeit of fees, though registrants are permitted to transfer their spot to another person if they cannot attend, pending approval.

For multi-session workshops, store credit will be issued for changes or withdrawals made one week prior to the start of the class. Changes/withdrawals within one week result in a forfeit of class fees, though registrants are permitted to transfer their spot to another person if they cannot attend, pending approval.

Please ensure your availability before registration, and provide ample notice of changes or withdrawals to avoid the loss of registration fees.

MASK POLICY
As of May 2023, masks are no longer mandatory to attend our workshops. We reserve the right to amend this policy at any given time.