It’s time to talk about makeup and no, this blog didn’t just totally shift gears; we’re not about to share a magical mascara wand.
We’re talking about GARMENT makeup, specifically, lingerie. ;)
So whether you’re an aspiring lingerie designer, a fashion entrepreneur launching an intimate apparel brand, or a DIY gal who's attempting to sew her own undergarments–you’ve come to the right place to learn some lingerie lingo and trim terminology.
Previously, I shared a blog and discussed the many components that go into making a bra. From wire boning to hook + eyes and several different elastics–many materials go into constructing well-made lingerie. In fact, did you know the average bra can have 15+ components?! That’s a whole lot going into skimpy little garments.
This post is for all my visual learners, I wanted to get up close and personal and show off what each trim and material looks like separate from their counterparts.
So, grab your magnifying glass, and let’s take an up close and personal look. 🔍
So, grab your magnifying glass, and let’s take an up close and personal look at lingerie components.
Hook + Eye: This standard type of bra closure consists of two parts: a hook tape and an eye tape, with the hardware attached to the fabric, with one side featuring 1 hook and the other piece with 3 or more rows of eyes.
Ring: A plastic or metal hardware piece used to secure a bra strap in place.
J-Hook: A plastic or metal type of closure with a J-shape allowing the straps to be converted into a racerback style.
Slider: A plastic or metal hardware piece that allows the wearer to adjust the length of a bra strap.
Underwire: Rigid u-shaped metal inserted and secured into bras through a fuzzy-faced wire channeling sewn along the bottom edge of a bra cup to provide shape and support.
Bra Pad: A soft foam-like material used to provide extra contour, shape, and lift in bras that come in various sizes, materials, and types.
Metal Boning: This is typically made of stainless steel and uses a spiralized design with metal end caps for heavy-duty boning providing support in garments such as bras and corsets.
Plastic Boning: Plastic boning is a lightweight boning option, which is usually made of clear plastic. Plastic boning can have blunt or rounded edges and is used to provide support in garments such as bras and corsets.
Boning Channeling: Fuzzy-faced fabric channeling used to cover and protect boning against rubbing against skin or other fabric layers.
Wire Channeling: Fuzzy fabric channeling that the underwire is inserted and secured into, protecting the wire from rubbing directly against the skin.
