--- product_id: 141092291 title: "Bare Essentials: Bras - Third Edition: Construction and Pattern Design for Lingerie Design" price: "COP 409691" currency: COP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/141092291-bare-essentials-bras-third-edition-construction-and-pattern-design-lingerie store_origin: CO region: Colombia --- # Bare Essentials: Bras - Third Edition: Construction and Pattern Design for Lingerie Design **Price:** COP 409691 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bare Essentials: Bras - Third Edition: Construction and Pattern Design for Lingerie Design - **How much does it cost?** COP 409691 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/141092291-bare-essentials-bras-third-edition-construction-and-pattern-design-lingerie) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 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 a custom bra. 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 and intimate apparel. 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: Bras is organized into three main sections based on the complexities of the information provided, each section introduces more complicated drafting methods.The first section of this book teaches how to construct a bra utilizing a pattern that is included in the back of the book. There are also simple pattern changes introduced in this section, including changing the elastic width, construction methods and general fitting changes.The intermediate section of Bare Essentials: Bras explains more complicated drafting manipulations including creating a nursing bra, mastectomy bras, padded and demi cut bras.The advanced section of this book, introduces the Porcelynne Pattern Drafting method to create a band, then a cup based on 5 measurements and the wire. The draft creates a simple 3-piece cup to determine the volume required for a cup. The sloper creation chapter takes this 3-piece cup and redefines how to create custom designs based on this 3-piece cup sloper. The advanced section concludes with grading instructions for both hand drafting and computer drafting. This book is thorough in grading for both cup size and wire size. Patterns for this book can be downloaded at Porcelynne.com. They are located as an option for the book. These are the basics that 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 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #429,825 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #688 in Fashion Craft #793 in Fashion Design #959 in Sewing (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 116 Reviews | ## Images ![Bare Essentials: Bras - Third Edition: Construction and Pattern Design for Lingerie Design - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Eqc20AfKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***N on September 3, 2022* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***E on July 20, 2021* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***R on July 11, 2020* --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co/products/141092291-bare-essentials-bras-third-edition-construction-and-pattern-design-lingerie](https://www.desertcart.co/products/141092291-bare-essentials-bras-third-edition-construction-and-pattern-design-lingerie) --- *Product available on Desertcart Colombia* *Store origin: CO* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*