Well, I did it. I finished my Eve demi cup bra, and I have to tell you it is incredibly comfortable.
It took a lot of work to find my perfect size and fit. I think I made at least 4 fitting bands to get it just right, then I must have made 6 (or possibly more) cups sizes and styles.
I was not getting that perfect fit with the Eve until we tried the demi cup. Than we found the cup style that fits me best.
This lovely kit came from Porcelynne’s shop.
I can’t tell how wonderful it was to sew again. I just had to do it in bits. My hand is recovering, but it’s recovering slowly. Still. I couldn’t just not sew. I have a three different splints I’ve been wearing, and they’ve made it possible for me to do everything I need to do AND sew.
I have more sewing plans for the summer – maybe too many for how slowly I’m sewing – but I can’t wait to work on more projects. 
Here’s the back of the bra. It has a nice curved U shape to the straps. Despite all the testing, this was a bit big for me. I think it’s mostly due to the fabric. I’d been using nylplex from Bodil’s shop for my test bras. This time I used the kit from Jennifer’s shop. 
One last mention, which I did mention before. This little strip of channeling beside the actual channeling is holding a piece of boning. Before I started to recommend this to everyone, I wanted to wear this and know it was comfortable. Honestly. I couldn’t feel it at all.
It’s a great tip for all the Omegas out there to get a better fit and get the coverage they need with smaller wires. It works!
Happy creating and I hope to be back soon with more makes.
Hi, I really enjoy your blog and find it very educational. I was wondering, with the demi cups what type of wire did you use? Thanks, I’m working my way through a Josey Plus bra, closing in on the fit. FYI, my Josey is a #56 underwire with a 34 band. I would like to ultimately make a supporting wireless bra and wonder what your thoughts are on the ones you have tried. Thank again, Jackie
Hello Jacqueline,
Thank you for your kind comments. I’m glad you enjoy my blog. I use a 38 wire but my cup size would wear a 44 wire so my wires actually fit just fine without making any adjustments to the length. I actually had more length in the channeling with the Eve demi cup. I love the Josey pattern.
I was just watching the Sewing Bee a few weeks ago, and a few of the wireless bras that were mentioned there were the Lilypa Design ones, and the Beverly Johnson’s Sweet Sixteen. Both designers got a mention for their patterns being both wireless and supportive. With whatever choice of pattern, add channeling as well. Even if you don’t put wires in, it helps to add support.