{"product_id":"bra-underwires-for-bra-making-carmen-shape","title":"Bra Underwires for Bra Making | Carmen Shape","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eBra Underwires for Bra Making | Carmen Shape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sizes 1 - 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Underwired bra sewing and compatible bra repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity: 1 = 1 Underwire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate the foundation for your next lingerie project with these Carmen shape bra underwires. Designed to sit inside underwire channeling, they help define the cup shape and provide structure beneath the breast when used with a compatible bra pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in three sizes with colour-coded tips, these underwires can be selected to suit your natural breast root and your sewing pattern’s requirements. They can also replace an existing underwire when the shape, dimensions and channeling are compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eHow to Choose Your Underwire Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour breast root is the curved line where your breast meets your chest. To help choose your size, trace this natural curve using a flexible curve ruler or a smooth, flexible tracing wire, then transfer the shape onto paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare your breast root trace and measurements with our available sizes. Consider the curve, width and depth together, rather than choosing by wire length alone. The underwire should follow your breast root without resting on breast tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eDo not choose by cup size alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sizes 1–3 identify the underwires in this range and do not directly correspond to standard bra cup sizes. Check your pattern’s recommended wire shape, dimensions and channeling allowance before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 1 (light blue tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e Length 21.59 cm - 8 1\/2\", Width 13.34 cm - 5 1\/4\", Depth 6.99 cm - 2 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 2 (dark red tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e Length 23.50 cm - 9 1\/4\", Width 13.97 cm - 5 1\/2\", Depth 7.62 cm - 3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 3 (yellow tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e Length 24.13 cm - 9 1\/2\", Width 14.61 cm - 5 3\/4\", Depth 7.94 cm - 3 1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSewing Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a bra pattern compatible with the Carmen underwire shape and your selected size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse underwire channeling that accommodates the wire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow your pattern’s instructions for wire placement and the allowance needed at each end of the channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest the fit in a trial bra before completing your final project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor repairs, compare the replacement with the original wire and repair any damaged channeling before inserting it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eWhat does “Carmen shape” mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarmen identifies the underwire shape in this range. It does not indicate a standard bra cup size. Compare the wire’s curve and dimensions with your pattern’s requirements before choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eHow do I find my underwire size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrace your natural breast root and compare its curve and measurements with the available sizes. Consider width and depth as well as length, and check your bra pattern’s wire recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eDoes Size 1 mean an A cup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Sizes 1 - 3 are specific to this underwire range and do not directly correspond to cup letters or band sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eCan I use the same size as my round or orange shape underwires?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo not assume that size numbers match between different underwire shapes. Compare the actual measurements and curve, even when the size labels are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eWill these fit any underwired bra pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot necessarily. Bra patterns are drafted for particular wire shapes and dimensions. Confirm that your pattern is compatible with the Carmen shape in your chosen size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eCan I use these to replace a broken bra underwire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, provided the replacement matches the required shape and dimensions and fits the existing channeling. Inspect and repair the channeling before inserting the new wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eWhat do the coloured tips mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tip colours identify sizes within this range: light blue for Size 1, dark red for Size 2 and yellow for Size 3. Colour codes may differ between suppliers and underwire shapes, so always compare the measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Tissées","offers":[{"title":"Size 1","offer_id":67796739817685,"sku":"1469","price":2.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 2","offer_id":67796739850453,"sku":"1470","price":2.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 3","offer_id":67796739883221,"sku":"1471","price":2.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0451\/3703\/5419\/files\/carmen_bra_underwire-min.jpg?v=1792178291","url":"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/products\/bra-underwires-for-bra-making-carmen-shape","provider":"Les Tissées","version":"1.0","type":"link"}