Bra Resources On-Line

If you have ever wondered "Who invented the bra?" Have you considered building your own bra and would like to find some more information? Here is a list of sites around the web full of usefull information and places to shop.

Bra Making Supplies

• Bra Makers - Canadian company with classes, workshops, kits, patterns, supplies.
• Sew Sassy - Bra making supplies and patterns.
• The Ultimate Bra Page - Meta site with links to all sorts of bra resources.
• Kwik Sew Patterns - Patterns for bras and other dance wear.
• Pattern Making Software - Includes several bra patterns.
• Elan Patterns - American company specializing in bra making supplies.
• The Bra Dilemma Solved - Article from Threads magazine.
• Full and Sassy Pattern Boutique - Patterns and supplies
• Desert Moon Dance - Belly dance costuming resource and links page.

Sites with information on the history of the bra

• Battle of the Breast - Fun Artile by Zaina Hart
• Book Review Uplift - History of the Bra in America
• Sexual History of the Female Breast - in spite of the suggestive title, this article is a good overview of the history of the development of the bra.
• Hot Gossip Bra Shop - Timeline of the history of the bra.
• Breast Form FAQ - Another timeline of the history of the bra.
• Marks and Spenser - Decade-by-decade historical overview of the bra.
• "Herstory" of the bra - Research paper devoted to bra history.
• Fashion-Era - Bra History from 1900 - 1950 -
• Fashion-Era - Bras in the late 20th century -
• History of the Brassiere at About.com - Mary Phelps Jacob, a brief history.
• Bandeau Boudoir - A great site for vintage 1950's styles.
• Bra Burning, NOT! at About.com - The myth of bra burnings -
• Research Project from U of Michigan on the history of the Wonderbra corporation. -

Bra Dealers and Bra Shopping Meta-sites

• Bare Necessities
• Bigger Bras
• Fig Leaves
• Her Room
• Lingerie Link
• Plus Size Bras

Bra Manufacturers

• Bali Bras
• Wonderbra
• Fredericks of Hollywood
• Lily of France
• Victoria's Secret
• Playtex
• Maidenform
• Loveable

The website is a dynamic place and websites come and go over time, links may break.
This list was accurate as of August 2003.
Inclusion on this list does not denote a personal endorsement by Davina.