Years 1 & 2 Are Opening for Registration
Year 1: Foundations of Bra Making
- Bra theory
- Pattern drafting
- Fit analysis and adjustments
- Understanding bra engineering and support
Year 2: Construction & Design
- Advanced construction techniques
- Design principles
- Working with specialty materials
- Instruction with Elizabeth Howell, professional movie/TV designer
Students who continue their Academy journey can move on to Years 3 and 4, which are designed for those interested in applying their skills professionally and building a lingerie business.
Personalized Mentorship
One of the greatest benefits of the Academy is the individualized support from Monica. Throughout the program, students receive weekly guidance and troubleshooting, totaling at minimum two hours of one-on-one mentorship each month.
Instead of spending years piecing together information from multiple sources, you'll follow a structured curriculum with an individualized learning path while receiving expert feedback every step of the way.
Is the Academy Right for You?
The Academy is ideal for sewists who want to:
- Want to create bras that fit their unique body
- Develop a deeper understanding of fit, support, and pattern creation
- Learn drafting, construction, and design skills
- Receive personalized feedback and mentorship
- Follow a structured curriculum with an individualized learning path
Join the waitlist to be the first to know when registration opens on July 25th and when spots become available.
What Your Mentorship Journey Includes
- Weekly one-on-one fit sessions for personalized instruction, fit analysis, and troubleshooting
- Monthly recorded tutorials that you can watch as many times as needed and are yours forever
- Monthly live group Q&A sessions to ask questions and deepen your understanding
- Monthly guided projects designed to help you apply what you've learned
- Monthly small-group meetings that foster learning, accountability, and community
- Multiple monthly Open Sew sessions (3–4 hours each) where you can sew, problem-solve, and connect with fellow students in a relaxed, come-and-go environment
- Access to a private Discord community for sharing progress, asking questions, and connecting with other bra makers (participation is completely optional)
- Comprehensive instructional resources, including handouts, worksheets, and step-by-step guides
- Special guest workshops and events featuring industry experts
- Exclusive discounts from leading suppliers including B,Wear, LilyPaDesigns, BravoBella, and Bra Builders
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Bonus resources and surprise learning opportunities throughout the program
Course Outline
Your Guide
Hi, I'm Monica.
My passion is to empower you to learn
to create your own custom-fit bras.
I've been sewing, designing, and fitting bras for thousands of women for over 30 years, and I would love to help you on your journey towards comfort, support, and beauty.
I'm a nerd. I solve equations for fun. I think about geometry and mathematical nets and support structures. And that's what makes me a bra maker. My background as a physics, chemistry, and math teacher, along with a lot of experience fitting real women, allow me to approach the pattern making and design process from a very different perspective.
When I'm not sewing or making patterns and instructional materials, you can find me spending quality time with my two wonderful sons, playing in the waves, and dancing under the stars.
Join the Mentorship!
The Bra Making Mentorship offers you the convenience of learning at home, while getting live instruction and support.
- Bra making 3-5 day classes and conferences often cost between $1500-$2500, which doesn’t include additional travel, food, or lodging.
- In-person classes can be an information overload and long-term retention can be challenging.
- It can be difficult to keep the juices flowing and stay inspired to keep learning the other 51 weeks of the year!
For about the same price as a week-long retreat, you get
- an entire year of instruction!
- an entire year of support!
- an entire year of community!
- an entire year of inspiration!
Space is limited, so don't miss this amazing opportunity!
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