The Bra Book

The Bra Book
Author: Jene' Luciani
Publisher: BenBella Books
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2009
Genre: Brassieres
ISBN: 1933771941

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The Bra Book

The Bra Book
Author: Jené Luciani
Publisher:
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2009
Genre: Brassieres
ISBN: 9781935251651

Argues that most women wear poorly fitted bras, and provides information on bra history and styles, how to get the right fit, the correct bras for different body types and occasions, and related topics.

Bra

Bra
Author: Stephanie Pedersen
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2004
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780715320679

An upbeat celebration of the numerous styles of bras traces their evolution through hundreds of archive photos, discussing the bra's use and symbolism throughout history while showcasing bra fashion trends as donned by Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, and numerous other stars.

How to Tech, Spec & Grade a Bra and Brief

How to Tech, Spec & Grade a Bra and Brief
Author: Laurie van Jonsson
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2018-11-20
Genre:
ISBN: 0244435782

The combined Knowledge on how to create technical data sheets, how to create and write specification sheets in the manufacturing of lingerie and the grading and sizing of lingerie.

The Bra Book

The Bra Book
Author: Jené Luciani
Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2017-04-18
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1944648399

It's time to have FUN finding the perfect fit—fashion expert Jené Luciani is here to help. In 2009, The Bra Book helped countless women find the right bra. Now, Luciani, known as "Dr. Oz's Bra Guru," returns with this updated edition of her one-and-only guide to all things underneath. If 85 percent of women are wearing the wrong bra, what else in their undergarment drawers doesn't fit as well as it could? Luciani continues her mission to arm women with the knowledge they need to find the right fashion support. From the best bra for every outfit to important information about bras and breast health from puberty to retirement, from the physics behind bra design to how you can best ensure a proper fit, The Bra Book: Second Edition is still the ultimate resource on bras for women everywhere. Lucky for us, Jene has expanded the book to include new and updated, yet essential, information from the ever-changing world of intimate apparel. In the era of "smooth is better," thanks in part to the "Spanx movement," The Bra Book: Second Edition now features a guide to the often overwhelming world of shapewear and swimsuits. Luciani eliminates confusion with her friendly guidance on finding the perfect fit and even tackles the uncomfortable questions, such as, "What really causes sagging?" Discover new ways to best flatter your figure—and have fun shopping for that perfect fit. The Bra Book: Second Edition doesn't just tell women how bras and shapewear work; it shows them how to make those garments work for them!

Bare Essentials

Bare Essentials
Author: Jennifer Lynne Matthews - Fairbanks
Publisher: East Bay Fashion Resource
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Brassieres
ISBN: 9780983132844

The second edition includes improved drafting and grading directions, as well as directions for use with CAD software. These new steps simplify the process from the first edition.

Bare Essentials: Bras - Third Edition

Bare Essentials: Bras - Third Edition
Author: Jennifer Lynne Matthews-Fairbanks
Publisher: Fairbanks Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2019-07-07
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN:

The third edition of this book introduces the Porcelynne Pattern Drafting and Manipulation Method. This method is a mathematical approach to determining measurements for drafting. Jennifer Fairbanks approaches pattern manipulation and design unlike previous methods. Developing the methods used in this book was not only challenging, but it was also thorough. This third edition of Bare Essentials: Bras introduces drafting for torso shape and height. The Bare Essentials series is an invaluable resource for anyone entering into the field of lingerie design. This volume summarizes the basics of bra design, from sewing and construction to drafting and pattern grading; introducing these subjects in a manageable capacity. Bare Essentials is organized into three main sections based on the complexities of the information provided. Patterns for this book can be downloaded at Porcelynne.com. They are located as an option for the book. What you will learn: • Construction methods using elastics and stretch fabrics • Manipulation of basic patterns • Pattern drafting from measurements • Sloper creation and complex pattern manipulation • Developing grade rules and grading patterns