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Friday, April 26 – Sunday, April 28

The cost of this Workshop is $600, which includes our Friday meet and greet; Bra Making Kit; printing of your bra pattern of choice; Stitch Sew Shop Lingerie Tool Kit; lunch on Saturday & Sunday; approximately 16 hours of sewing instruction; use of Shop equipment; and a few little treats!

Please review our Weekend Workshop Policies before registering. 

The Workshop merriments will begin Friday from 5 – 6 pm, with a casual cocktail party style Meet & Greet. Mingle with Isabella and your fellow Workshop attendees (minimizing that dreadful first day of school feeling Saturday morning!).

Saturday will bring a full day of making, beginning at 10 am. Lunch will be included, as well as some mid-afternoon pick-me-ups, and we will sew until 6 pm. The first day of Bra Camp focuses on fitting the bra. We will go over the importance of finding the right size and shape underwires as well as a thorough look into bra sizes and the materials needed to create an underwire bra.

We then begin the individual fitting process. Bella will provide sample cup toiles in all sizes that you will try on to find your correct size as well as four different shaped underwires in all sizes to determine your underwire shape and size. Once both your cup size and underwire is determined you will sew a toile of the band to practice sewing techniques and to make sure the band fits properly. (NB: underwires are not included in the kit, but you will be given instructions for sourcing them.)

Everyone will have the opportunity to have a one-on-one fitting with Bella. Together you will assess the fit and make the necessary modifications to your paper pattern. A fitting does require a certain amount of personal exposure, but they are completely private and done with the utmost care and respect. You may also assess the fit on your own. Whatever makes you feel comfortable!

The day will end with a demonstration on how to modify your paper pattern to your specific needs.

Sunday, return to the shop at 10 am, and pick up where you left off. Lunch will be provided, and you may depart as your schedule permits. The Shop is open until 6 pm; you are welcome to stay and sew as long as you like.  Day two begins with a demonstration on how cut out the bra so that the lace is mirrored on both cups. The day is mainly is dedicated to sewing the final bra. Bella will teach you construction methods for achieving beautifully finished bra that looks just as good on the inside as it does on the outside!

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The Weekend

Weekend Workshops at Stitch Sew Shop are designed to be a delightful escape. Located in picturesque Old Town Alexandria, Stitch Sew Shop is a sanctuary for the modern maker, and this workshop will be extraordinary.

Stitch Sew Shop is located just minutes away from Reagan National Airport (DCA). It’s a short taxi or metro ride to Old Town from the airport, and it’s unlikely you will need to rent a car if you plan on staying in Old Town. AmTrak station is collocated with the Metro at the King Street Station.

There are many great lodging options very near to the Shop. Within a comfortable walking distance are many hotels, including: Hotel Lorien, Hilton, Embassy Suites, or Hilton Garden Inn.

If you are local to the area, Stitch Sew Shop is an easy 10-12 minute walk from the King Street Metro Station. If you’re planning to drive in, there is metered on-street parking, as well as a paid parking lot a few blocks away.