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Find Monica here
https://bravobella.teachable.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bravobellabras/
In this episode of Underdressed, we speak with Monica O’Rourke, founder of Bravo Bella and creator of the Bra Making Mentorship — a 10-month program designed to meet sewists where they are and guide them through the technical, creative, and often emotional journey of bra making.
Monica shares how her upbringing in a family-owned fabric store shaped her maker mindset from an early age, and how she later combined her background in teaching math and science with her deep knowledge of bra construction to develop a unique and empowering approach to lingerie education.
The conversation explores the complexity of bra making, from the technical nuances of fit and pattern alteration to the psychological barriers many people face when trying to make garments that work for their bodies. Monica emphasizes the importance of learning in community and reframing “mistakes” as discoveries — moments that move us forward in our craft and in our confidence.
We also discuss the limitations of ready-to-wear sizing, the underrepresentation of custom bra makers in our communities, and how Monica’s mentorship aims to shift that narrative by equipping more people to design, fit, and create intimate apparel that truly works.
This episode is a powerful reflection on skill-building, self-trust, and the radical act of making garments that support us — literally and emotionally.
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Find Chloe here:
https://www.instagram.com/createdbychloegrant/
https://www.instagram.com/peopleoverproductmagazine/
In this episode of Underdressed, we speak with Chloe Grant, an intimate apparel designer dedicated to sustainability and ethical fashion practices. Chloe shares her journey from studying contour fashion at De Montfort University to launching her freelance career focused on environmentally-conscious ethically produced garments. The conversation explores the delicate balance designers face between making structured, supportive intimate apparel and minimizing long-term environmental impact.
Chloe discusses her approach to sustainability, highlighting innovative materials like bio-based elastane and seaweed-derived fabrics. She emphasizes the importance of accessibility and transparency in sustainability practices and introduces her new project aimed at building a digital community and platform for intimate apparel creatives to easily access sustainability information.
The episode also touches on broader industry challenges, such as reconciling consumerism with sustainability, the role of legislation in ethical production, and the potential for digital solutions like CLO 3D to reduce environmental footprints. Join us for an insightful discussion that sheds light on making sustainability achievable and attractive in intimate apparel design.
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So inspired by our guest Maya Omrani. Maya is the founder of Wear Lab offering product development and manufacturing based out of Vancouver, Canada. This was a refreshing and inspiring conversation which is so needed in these uncertain times.
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In this episode of Underdressed, I chat with Suhani Pandya, a lingerie innovator with a Master of Science in Intimate Apparel Design. Suhani shares her research on underwire innovation, 3D scanning, and behavioural science to improve bra fit, particularly for full-bust women. We discuss the limitations of traditional grading, the role of SolidWorks and 3D printing in lingerie design and the future of 3D scanning for the consumer.
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This is my favourite episode of the year to make, and it gets more special as the years go by. Sofia, thank you for asking the right questions to help me find clarity and sharing this incredible journey. Happy 2025 to all my amazing listeners—thank you for your time, attention, and connection. I love you all!
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Where to find Ella;
https://www.instagram.com/thefashionfreelancecoach/
https://www.thefashionfreelancecoach.com/
Links Mentioned;
You’re A Badass At Making Money, Jen Sincrco (affiliate link)
https://amzn.to/3NRKyUX
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Renata’s story illustrates the intersection of fashion, empowerment, and technology. Through perseverance, smart business decisions, and innovative design, she has built a company that supports women physically, emotionally and financially.
Find out more about Eby here and check out some incredible 3D design here;
https://shop.join-eby.com/
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Where to find Dorelle;
https://www.youtube.com/c/TheFashionTech
https://www.instagram.com/thefashionindie/
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Check out the models I show in the episode here;
https://www.embodee.app/u/1dXSi6
Embodee platform
https://www.embodee.com/
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Sofia's Course
https://atelier.sofia-luzon.com/online-courses-lingerie-design/
E14 Natalie Graham A Career in Lingerie Design From South Africa To New Zealand
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trudy-gardner/episodes/E14-Natalie-Graham-A-Career-in-Lingerie-Design-From-South-Africa-to-New-Zealand-e26n4em
Sew Heidi
https://successfulfashiondesigner.com/
Sofia’s YT Vid about avatars
https://youtu.be/j22oh65_cVw?si=GGdhS0vBLEMty58o
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This episode features Ryan Amore, a brilliant pattern engineer and apparel developer with extensive experience across various garment types, including intimates! I had the pleasure of chatting with Ryan about his impressive career, the secrets behind honing his craft, how he's integrating new technologies, and his insights on the future of fashion.
https://ryanamoreinc.com/
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Our next episode features Nicole Holtan, a talented 3D artist and fashion designer. Nicole shares how she built her career around 3D modeling and we also explore the benefits and challenges of using 3D technology today. We discuss the major differences between 3D and AI, and how their work often gets mixed up. Don't miss this fascinating conversation about creativity and innovation in the digital fashion space!
https://www.instagram.com/nicoleholtan3d/
https://www.nicoleholtan3d.com/
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Enjoy my next episode with guest Sarah McKelevy of Hugs for Your Jugs! Sarah has been providing expert bra-making guidance across various communities and is the creator of the A Bra That Fits Calculator. Tune in to hear her insights and expertise!
https://hugsforyourjugs.blogspot.com/
https://www.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits/
https://www.abrathatfits.org/calculator.php
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Our next episode of Underdressed is an interview I've been looking forward to for a long time with Jenny Rushmore of Cashmerette Patterns! I get into the details with Jenny about the creation of the Willowdale and Loftus bra patterns and we also explore the dynamic structure of her team and business. Enjoy!
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Hello Friends,
In this episode of Underdressed Elizabeth opens my mind to the world of computational patternmaking and generative garment development far beyond what I have explored in Clo3D. I definitely still don’t understand the nuances of this process, but I’m very intrigued to learn more.
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I thought this would be a fun way to tell you a bit about myself, but of course it ends with Sofia and I just talking about Clo3D! Enjoy!
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Hi Friends,
I hope you enjoy this conversation with Katy as much as I did. I'm super lucky to get to nerd out for more than an hour about 3D bodies, breasts and the implications on the future of the intimates industry.
As promised here are all the link's mentioned in the show;
Katherine Schildemyer
https://www.ksappareldesign.com/
Soft Body Demo on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/dR6lnclrKhM?si=QC8IXZx01gSuJAzC
https://youtu.be/D3L1OAfiri0?si=ZwrO7GDKssjCnRe4
Seddi Textura
https://textura.ai/
Shima Seiki
https://www.shimaseiki.com/product/design/software/
Rhino
https://www.rhino3d.com/
Lex Frideman and Mark Zukerberghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVYrJJNdrEg
Historical book on 3D design
https://books.apple.com/us/book/innovation-and-technology-of-womens-intimate/id956774334
https://standards.ieee.org/ieee/3141/10825/
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Hello Friends,
In this episode we get a behind the scenes peek at Tensengral, a company developed by Brad and Terry Jamison. This is a unique couple who have used some very industrious skills to develop braided underwear from lace making machines.
https://www.tensengral.com/
https://lingeriebriefs.com/2024/01/14/innovation-sustainability-tensengrals-braided-lace-bralettes/
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Hello Friends,
Please enjoy this beautiful conversation with Madison Alexandra who specializes in bra fit education. There is no point in talking about how bras are made without truly understanding exactly how they should fit. Madison talks about her experience as a fitter and educator, and of course shares her story about how she has found this corner of the internet where she can have an impact. Madison is also a crazy talented singer and has helped me gain some perspective on chasing my joy.
IG https://www.instagram.com/madisonxalexandra/
Also check out my interview with Christine Stodley
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trudy-gardner/episodes/E19-Christine-Stodley-Custom-Bra-Maker-On-Finding-Purpose-in-Uplifting-Others-e2celdk
Brand Mentioned
https://comexim.pl/en/
https://www.ewa-michalak.pl/main-eng.html
https://overturelingerie.com/
https://molke.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/blushbras/
https://us.honeybirdette.com/
https://mariemur.com/
https://www.playfulpromises.com/collections/scantilly-by-curvy-kate
https://www.couturedenuit.com/collections/all
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In this episode I get the opportunity to sit down with Erin for part 2 of our conversation, and this time we invited her business partner Mary, to join in. Erin and her mom have been running Emerald Erin for almost a decade and its clear their business is based on a mutual respect for eachother and high standards for the products and services they offer. Come join the conversation and find out about what has been going on in the business since our last conversation and also what is in the works.
Emerald Erin's Shop
https://shop.emeralderin.com/
Becki and Chris
https://www.youtube.com/@BeckiandChris
Wool and the Gang
https://www.woolandthegang.com/
Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay
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