{"id":2003,"date":"2024-12-13T08:00:49","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T07:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/?p=2003"},"modified":"2024-12-12T09:35:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T08:35:11","slug":"bra-sizes-taking-measurements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/allgemein\/bra-sizes-taking-measurements\/","title":{"rendered":"Bra Sizes &#8211; Taking Measurements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8912 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/02\/BH_naehen.png\" alt=\"BH n\u00e4hen und BH-Formen\" width=\"1366\" height=\"363\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is not to be excluded from the wardrobes of the women &#8211; the brassiere briefly bra.<\/strong> Whether with or without underwire, elegant, sporty or provocative, it is available in many shapes, colours and for many different purposes.<\/p>\n<p>Content<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#BraHistory\">Bra History<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#BraTypes\">Bra Types<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"BHEinzelteile\" class=\"p1\"><a href=\"#Anatomy\">Anatomy of the Bra<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#fitproblems\">Frequently occurring fit problems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#BraMeasurements\">Bra &#8211; Taking Measurements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#CupSizeCalculation\">Cup Size Calculation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#PatternConstruction\">Pattern Construction Bra and Panty<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"product-1942\" class=\"checkout-widget product-data  product-widget-container grid-x\" role=\"article\" data-product-name=\"Download Book Women Lingerie Fundamentals\" data-product-sku=\"RDDR1942\" data-product-context=\"checkout-widget\" data-product-price=\"420.00\" data-product-shipping=\"0\" data-product-category=\"Reference books\/Womens apparel\" data-product-brand=\"M.Mueller &amp; Sohn\" ><div class=\"cell small-12 product-headline-container\"><div class=\"h2 product-headline\">PDF Download: Download Book Women Lingerie Fundamentals<\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-thumbnail-container cell small-12 medium-4\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/shop\/lingerie-fundamentals\/\"><div class=\"product-thumbnail-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"255\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/12\/Lingerie_Fundamentals_Pattern_Construction-255x361.png\" class=\"product-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Product: PDF Download: Download Book Women Lingerie Fundamentals\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/12\/Lingerie_Fundamentals_Pattern_Construction-255x361.png 255w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/12\/Lingerie_Fundamentals_Pattern_Construction-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/12\/Lingerie_Fundamentals_Pattern_Construction-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/12\/Lingerie_Fundamentals_Pattern_Construction-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/12\/Lingerie_Fundamentals_Pattern_Construction-283x400.png 283w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/12\/Lingerie_Fundamentals_Pattern_Construction.png 886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/shop\/lingerie-fundamentals\/\" class=\"product-link\">Show Product Details<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-content cell small-12 medium-8\"><div class=\"product-prices\">\n<div class=\"price-de price-download\">420,00&nbsp;\u20ac<\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-delivery\"><\/div><div class=\"buy-now-button-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"product-button\" data-product_id=\"1942\" data-my_post_id=\"2003\" role=\"button\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebnermedia.de\/ebv\/shop-agb\/\" class=\"toc-link\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Terms And Conditions\">TOC<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"BraHistory\">Bra History<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">In the ancient world and ancient Greece women covered their breasts with straps. This breast bandage was called Strophium.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">In the 15th centurey, the luscious cleavage became fashionalbe and remained up until the 19th century. Large, firm breasts were considered beautiful &#8211; the beginning of stays and corsets was created. Upper-class women wore elaborate corsets and prefered to have their children been breastfeed by wet nurses.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">In the 19th century, the petite waist came in fashion. The ideal measurement: The man should be able to grasp around the women\u2019s waist with two hands. Sticks made from whalebone provided support and shape to the woman&#8217;s body. Because of too tight lacing, health problems like fainting, nausea, shortness of breath, eating disorders and miscarriages occured.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1896 physicians and feminists advocated for the women: The \u201cAllgemeine Verein zur Verbesserung der Frauenkleidung\u201d, a society for improvement of women&#8217;s clothing\u201d was opposed to the oppressive women&#8217;s clothing.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">1914: The American Mary Phelps Jacob invented the today&#8217;s bra. She made the bra from whalebone, silk scarves and some straps and had it patented. After the self-distribution failed, she sold the patent for $ 1,500 the Warner Bros. Corset Company.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">First upswing of the bra by the First World War: Due to the scarcity of raw materials women were called to switch from corsage and corset to the fabric-saving bra.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">In 1920, bra sales generated 12.6 million Dollar profit.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">In the 40s: Introduction of the \u201cWonderbra\u201d. This bra promised to conjure smaller breasts up to a luscious decollete.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">In 1968 the image of women changed and the bra became a sign of (sexual) oppression of women. Feminists supposedly have burned bras in public to protest the Miss America elections.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">For most women, the bra is considered a necessity \u2013 for practical and health reasons. The bra exists in a variety of materials, colors and shapes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<div id=\"product-5712\" class=\"checkout-widget product-data issue-product product-widget-container grid-x\" role=\"article\" data-product-name=\"M. M\u00fcller &amp; Sohn - Schnittmuster - DOB - Basic Unterw\u00e4sche\" data-product-sku=\"RXMS230005\" data-product-context=\"checkout-widget\" data-product-price=\"28.00\" data-product-shipping=\"0\" data-product-category=\"Dresses &amp; Blouses\/Patterns\/Skirts &amp; Trousers\/Womens apparel\" data-product-variant=\"print\/digital\" data-product-brand=\"M.Mueller &amp; Sohn\" ><div class=\"cell small-12 product-headline-container\"><div class=\"h2 product-headline\">Pattern Basic Underwear for Women<\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-thumbnail-container cell small-12 medium-4\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/shop\/pattern-basic-underwear-for-women\/\"><div class=\"product-thumbnail-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"255\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Shop_Pattern_Basic_Underwear_Women-255x361.png\" class=\"product-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Product: Pattern Basic Underwear for Women\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Shop_Pattern_Basic_Underwear_Women-255x361.png 255w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Shop_Pattern_Basic_Underwear_Women-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Shop_Pattern_Basic_Underwear_Women-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Shop_Pattern_Basic_Underwear_Women-768x1087.png 768w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Shop_Pattern_Basic_Underwear_Women-283x400.png 283w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Shop_Pattern_Basic_Underwear_Women-452x640.png 452w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Shop_Pattern_Basic_Underwear_Women.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/shop\/pattern-basic-underwear-for-women\/\" class=\"product-link\">Show Product Details<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-content cell small-12 medium-8\"><p class=\"product-description\">In European Sizes 36 \u2013 50.<\/p>\t\t\t<div class=\"choose-product-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"grid-x tab-list\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"cell small-6 choose-product active\" role=\"tab\" data-tab-id=\"type-digital\" title=\"Please Choose\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tab-label\">Download<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-download\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"cell small-6 choose-product\" role=\"tab\" data-tab-id=\"type-standard\" title=\"Please Choose\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tab-label\">Print Version<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-book\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"panels-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content type-digital\" id=\"type-digital\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-prices\">\n<div class=\"price-de price-download\">22,00&nbsp;\u20ac<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content type-standard hide\" id=\"type-standard\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t<div class=\"product-prices\">\n<div class=\"price-de \">28,00&nbsp;\u20ac<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t<div class=\"product-delivery\"><div class=\"product-delivery-time\">Delivery Time: 2-3 Werktage<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"buy-now-button-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- the ajax button function will override both buttons here: -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-button-container type-digital\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-button\" data-product_id=\"5712\" data-my_post_id=\"2003\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-button-container type-standard hide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-button\" data-product_id=\"5712\" data-my_post_id=\"2003\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebnermedia.de\/ebv\/shop-agb\/\" class=\"toc-link\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Terms And Conditions\">TOC<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"BraTypes\">Bra Types<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Underwire Bra (the classic style)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8915 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Buegel-BH_NEU.png\" alt=\"Bu\u0308gel-BH n\u00e4hen BH-Formen\" width=\"1366\" height=\"363\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Shaping and supporting.<\/p>\n<h3>Balconette Bra<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8898 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Balconette_BH.png\" alt=\"BH n\u00e4hen und BH-Formen\" width=\"1366\" height=\"363\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The cups mainly encloses the bust yet not quite at the top. The straps on the cups are attached more towards the side. Ideal for a larger d\u00e9collet\u00e9 and dirndl dresses.<\/p>\n<h3>Neckholder Bra<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8904 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Neckholder_BH.png\" alt=\"Neckholder BH n\u00e4hen und BH-Formen\" width=\"1366\" height=\"363\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The straps fit around the neck, leaving the shoulders bare. Ideal for neckholder tops. For larger bust sizes it is recommended to look out for an enough supporting back piece. Otherwise the whole weight is carried in the neck which can cause muscle tension.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\">Strapless Bra<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8908 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Traegerloser_BH.png\" alt=\"Tr\u00e4gerloser BH n\u00e4hen und BH-Formen\" width=\"1366\" height=\"363\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ideal for shouldefree and backless garments. It should fit tighter to prevent from sliding down. Often silicone trim is applied to the edges for additional support and more grip.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Bandeau Bra<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8899 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Bandeau_BH.png\" alt=\"Bandeau BH n\u00e4hen und BH-Formen\" width=\"1366\" height=\"363\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Basically an elastic band without any closures and straps. Less supportive for larger bust sizes. More suitable for smaller bust sizes.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\">Push Up Bra<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8905 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/02\/PushUp_BH.png\" alt=\"Push Up BH n\u00e4hen und BH-Formen\" width=\"1366\" height=\"363\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Due to silicone or foam inserts, the bust is pushed up and emphasized. Ideal for obtaining a large and appealing d\u00e9collet\u00e9. Especially suitable for smaller bust sizes. The pattern is designed to push up the bust from the bottom and in from the side.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Triangle Bra<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8909 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Triangel_BH.png\" alt=\"Triangel BH n\u00e4hen und BH-Formen\" width=\"1366\" height=\"363\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Often mistaken for the neckholder bra. The difference: The triangle bra doesn\u2019t come with an underwire and is not tied in the back of the neck. The cups are of triangular shape and the straps are attached more towards the side like for the Bikini style.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Bustier (Soft Bra)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8903 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Bustier.png\" alt=\"Bustier BH n\u00e4hen und BH-Formen\" width=\"1366\" height=\"363\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Similar to the Bandeau Bra yet with straps. Little supportive and most suitable for rather small bust sizes.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Sports Bra<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8916 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Sport_BH.png\" alt=\"Sport-BH n\u00e4hen BH-Formen\" width=\"1366\" height=\"363\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ideal for athleticism due to the extra wide straps and it fully encloses the bust. Most are designed with a \u2018wrestlers back\u2019 to prevent the straps from sliding off the shoulders. To optimally absorb the movements, it is made of special elastic yet firm fabric.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Cone Bra \/ Bullet Bra<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8906 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Spitz_BH.png\" alt=\"Spitz BH n\u00e4hen und BH-Formen\" width=\"1366\" height=\"363\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Very popular in the 1960s. Nowadays worn very seldom. Cups are cone-shaped, enclosing the entire bust. Comes with front closures most of the time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 26\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h3>Nursing Bra<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8907 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Still_BH.png\" alt=\"Still BH n\u00e4hen und BH-Formen\" width=\"1366\" height=\"363\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Especially developed for pregnant women and nursing mothers. The cups can be individually unfolded and are made of stretchy fabric to allow adjustments to the changing bust size. Due to the sensitive bust, the cups do not have any seams. The nursing bra should not be purchased prior to month eight of pregnancy due to the still growing bust.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"Anatomy\" class=\"p1\">The Anatomy of the Bra<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2009 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/Bra-pattern-Taking-Measurements.png\" alt=\"Anatomy ot a Bra for sewing Pattern\" width=\"3118\" height=\"2101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/Bra-pattern-Taking-Measurements.png 3118w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/Bra-pattern-Taking-Measurements-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/Bra-pattern-Taking-Measurements-768x518.png 768w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/Bra-pattern-Taking-Measurements-1024x690.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/Bra-pattern-Taking-Measurements-255x172.png 255w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/Bra-pattern-Taking-Measurements-360x243.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3118px) 100vw, 3118px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"product-2902\" class=\"checkout-widget product-data  product-widget-container grid-x\" role=\"article\" data-product-name=\"Download Pattern Construction Women: Seamless Bra with Frame and Panty\" data-product-sku=\"RDDRS077\" data-product-context=\"checkout-widget\" data-product-price=\"15.80\" data-product-shipping=\"0\" data-product-category=\"Downloads\/Dresses &amp; Blouses\/Skirts &amp; Trousers\/Women\" data-product-brand=\"M.Mueller &amp; Sohn\" ><div class=\"cell small-12 product-headline-container\"><div class=\"h2 product-headline\">PDF Download: Pattern Making Bra and Slip<\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-thumbnail-container cell small-12 medium-4\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/shop\/pattern-making-bra-and-slip\/\"><div class=\"product-thumbnail-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"255\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/12\/bh-slip-naehen-muellerundsohn-schnitttechnik-255x361.png\" class=\"product-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Product: PDF Download: Pattern Making Bra and Slip\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/12\/bh-slip-naehen-muellerundsohn-schnitttechnik-255x361.png 255w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/12\/bh-slip-naehen-muellerundsohn-schnitttechnik-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/12\/bh-slip-naehen-muellerundsohn-schnitttechnik-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/12\/bh-slip-naehen-muellerundsohn-schnitttechnik-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/12\/bh-slip-naehen-muellerundsohn-schnitttechnik-283x400.png 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/shop\/pattern-making-bra-and-slip\/\" class=\"product-link\">Show Product Details<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-content cell small-12 medium-8\"><p class=\"product-description\">Instruction for the pattern making of a Seamless Bra as well as a Slip and Panty.<\/p><div class=\"product-prices\">\n<div class=\"price-de price-download\">15,80&nbsp;\u20ac<\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-delivery\"><\/div><div class=\"buy-now-button-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"product-button\" data-product_id=\"2902\" data-my_post_id=\"2003\" role=\"button\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebnermedia.de\/ebv\/shop-agb\/\" class=\"toc-link\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Terms And Conditions\">TOC<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>You will find even more unique practical knowledge<\/strong> from the design to the production stage of laundry models in our new e-book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/shop\/lingerie-fundamentals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LINGERIE Fundamentals<\/strong><\/a>. The pattern constructions of various bra shapes and a range of slip variants are explained in detail.\u00a0In addition, grading, cup size determination, calculation of material elongation and the processing method are explained. As a special bonus, the author Doroth\u00e9 Klotz gives exclusive tips for optimizing the fit from her decades of practical experience.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"fitproblems\">Frequently occurring fit problems<\/h2>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 17\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<ul>\n<li>If the wearer always slips off the shoulder &gt; By the way, this is the case with many women. Usually the basket is too small or the shoulders are too narrow for the model.<\/li>\n<li>If the underbust band cuts into the skin &gt; The circumference should be larger.<\/li>\n<li>If the edges of the cup are loose &gt; The cup is too big.<\/li>\n<li>If the bra is pricking under the armpits &gt; Wrong cup size.<\/li>\n<li>When the chest is pushed over the cup &gt; The cup is too small.<\/li>\n<li>If the bar is protruding &gt; It should be in contact. Cup too small or underbust band too wide.<\/li>\n<li>When the bra makes an unsightly back &gt; When the straps cut into the back and the band also slips up at the back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The perfect fit of the bra is primarily determined by the correct size. This is determined by taking the right measurements.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"BraMeasurements\">Bra &#8211; Taking Measurements<\/h2>\n<p>The difference between the bust girth and the underbust circumference determines the bra size.<\/p>\n<h3>Measuring the Bust Girth<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8920 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Brustumfang_messen.png\" alt=\"BH Brustumfang messen\" width=\"1366\" height=\"363\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Measure around the widest part of the bust with the tape measure held parallel to the floor. The tape measure fits rather loose, allowing room for one finger width.<\/p>\n<h3>Measuring the Underbust Circumference<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8921 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Unterbrustumfang_messen.png\" alt=\"BH Unterbrustumfang messen\" width=\"1366\" height=\"363\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Place the tape measure right below the bust, making sure it fits firm but not too tight.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"CupSizeCalculation\">Cup Size Calculation<\/h2>\n<p>Over 70 percent of all women are wearing the wrong bra size. To determine the correct size, two variables need to be defined: the underbust circumference and the cup size. Firstly, round the underbust measurement up or down to the next number divisible by five (f. e. 75, 80, 85). Secondly, calculate the cup size by subtracting the underbust measurement from the bust girth.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Calculation Example<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2008 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/Bra-Measurements-Calculation.png\" alt=\"Bra Measurements Sizes\" width=\"1956\" height=\"1006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/Bra-Measurements-Calculation.png 1956w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/Bra-Measurements-Calculation-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/Bra-Measurements-Calculation-768x395.png 768w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/Bra-Measurements-Calculation-1024x527.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/Bra-Measurements-Calculation-255x131.png 255w, https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/Bra-Measurements-Calculation-360x185.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1956px) 100vw, 1956px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h2 id=\"PatternConstruction\">Pattern Construction Bra and Panty<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/shop\/pattern-making-bra-and-slip\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8925 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/app\/uploads\/2019\/02\/BH_Panty_Schnittmuster.png\" alt=\"Schnitt BH und Panty\" width=\"2270\" height=\"1050\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Pattern Construction<\/strong> for a cup bra with frame and matching panty, dimension tables in size 40, an elongation diagram for determining the material elongation as well as instructions for processing a bra can be found in the <strong>e-dossier\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/shop\/pattern-making-bra-and-slip\/\"><em>Pattern Making Bra and Slip<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It is not to be excluded from the wardrobes of the women &#8211; the brassiere briefly bra. Whether with or without underwire, elegant, sporty or provocative, it is available in many shapes, colours and for many different purposes.<p class=\"read-further-link\">Continue Reading<\/p>","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":4262,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,291,21,28,30],"tags":[89,75,77],"class_list":["post-2003","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-allgemein","category-history-fashion-trends","category-knowledge","category-pattern-construction","category-women-tailoring","tag-basic-pattern","tag-fashion-for-women","tag-sewing-lingerie"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2003","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2003"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2003\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2916,"href":"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2003\/revisions\/2916"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4262"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2003"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2003"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.muellerundsohn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2003"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}