This post contains affiliate links. Hello and welcome back for Part 6 of our Black Beauty Bra Sew-Along with Joy (@byjoymao).  Next step in our Black Beauty Bra sewing journey: assembling the powerbars! The powerbars are a piece of the Black Beauty Bra that is designed for support and shaping. Powerbars can be external or…

This post contains affiliate links. Hello everyone! Welcome to Part 5 of our Black Beauty Bra Sew-Along with Joy (@byjoymao). Are you ready to start sewing?! I thought that the construction instructions that came with Emerald Erin’s Black Beauty Bra pattern were super clear and easy to follow for a beginner like me. The illustrations…

Hello and welcome to Part 4, where we make sure that our machine is set up for a smooth sewing experience! In this section, we will cover: Stitch settings: length, width, and tension Needle positions Trouble-shooting Thankfully, you don’t need a complicated machine in order to construct your Black Beauty Bra.

This post contains affiliate links. Hello everyone & welcome back for Part 3 of our Black Beauty Bra View B Sew-Along! Today, we’ll be going over the details of cutting your materials in preparation for sewing. There’s a number of things to pay attention to during the cutting phase that can help not only make…

This post contains affiliate links. Welcome to Part 2 of our Sew-Along, where I’ll be sharing a deep dive into the tools and materials you’ll need to make your Black Beauty Bra. In a nutshell, you’ll need a reliable sewing machine, an assortment of sewing tools, and the correct fabrics and trims. But let’s dig…

This post contains affiliate links. Hello beautiful bra-sewers! Welcome to the first installment of this Black Beauty Bra View B Sew-Along. My name is Joy Mao—I’m a friend of Ying of Tailor Made Shop, fellow designer, and bra-making beginner.  In this twelve-part series, I’ll be sharing an in-depth breakdown of how I made a Black…