elastic bra support

Elastic bra: choosing the right support for your lingerie creations

The'bra elastic is an essential supply for making lingerie. Whether placed under the bust, along the top of the cups or on the sides of the back, it ensures the support and comfort of your handmade bra. At Idonim, we offer 29 references elastic bands specially selected for bra making: scalloped, picot, in over 10 colours (white, black, flesh, plum, red, navy...) and in 4 widths from 8 mm to 20 mm.

Which bra elastic for which use?

The choice of your elastic depends on three criteria: the type of bra, the level of support required and the desired aesthetic. For the Underbust (band under the cups), a 12 to 18 mm elastic provides firm and durable support, also contributing to all-day comfort. For the high hats made from lace or stretch fabric, a thinner elastic (8 to 12 mm) provides the necessary support without stiffening the cup. Our item What finishes for your full cup bras? Detail each option.

Our scalloped and picot elastic

Our decorative elastic bands garlands and to Picots give a neat finish to your creations. They are sewn right sides together with a zigzag stitch, slightly stretching the elastic to distribute the ease. The item Sewing lingerie elastics Our blog provides a step-by-step guide to assembly techniques. To work out the correct length to cut, subtract 5 to 7 % from the length measured on your pattern: our Calculation guide with video explains the method to you.

Quality supplies for a successful bra

All our elastic bands are of European origin, selected for their comfort and durability. Pair them with our Bra making kits (staples, rings, adjusters, frame covers) and our bra patterns for a professional result. Discover our complete article Rubber bands: how to recognise and choose them to know all about the different types of elastic for lingerie making.