How to Make a Half Cup Version of the Devonshire Bra - Orange Lingerie

By A Mystery Man Writer

One of the best things about making your own bras is the ability to modify sewing patterns to achieve different looks and still get the same great fit. Today, I want to show you how to adjust our Devonshire bra pattern to change the original balconette cups to a half-cup silhouette by lowering the upper cup. Depending on how low you go, this can create a very sexy look and it is also very practical for tops and dresses that have a wide open neckline, since it allows you to still wear a bra with a strap. LEFT: a three-quarter cup (close to our current Devonshire cup) / RIGHT: a demi-cup photo credits: left by Fantasie, right by Aubade To create this look, you’ll need the following: A Devonshire bra that you have sewn up as originally designed, The Frame, Outer Cup, and Inner