{"product_id":"bra-underwires-for-bra-making-orange-shape","title":"Bra Underwires for Bra Making | Orange Shape","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eBra Underwires for Bra Making | Orange Shape\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sizes 1 - 7\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 orange 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 seven 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 be used to replace an existing underwire when the shape, dimensions and channeling are compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e“Orange” refers to the underwire shape, not its colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each size has its own tip colour for identification.\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 1–7 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 (mint tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e Length 16 cm - 6 1\/4\", Width 10.5 cm - 4 1\/8\", Depth 5 cm - 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 2 (orange tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e Length 16.5 cm - 6 1\/2\", Width 11 cm - 4 1\/4\", Depth 5.5 cm - 2 1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 3 (red tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e Length 16.5 cm - 6 1\/2\", Width 11.5 cm - 4 1\/2\", Depth 5 cm - 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 4 (light blue tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e Length 18 cm - 7\", Width 12 cm - 4 3\/4\", Depth 5.7 cm - 2 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 5 (brown tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e Length 19 cm - 7 1\/2\", Width 13 cm - 5 1\/8\", Depth 6.5 cm - 2 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 6 (yellow tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e Length 21 cm - 8 1\/4\", Width 13.5 cm - 5 3\/8\", Depth 7 cm - 2 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 7 (gray tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e Length 24.7 cm - 9 3\/4\", Width 15 cm - 6\", Depth 8.3 cm - 3 1\/4\"\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 this 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 “orange shape” mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrange is the name of this underwire shape. It does not describe the wire’s colour or indicate a standard bra cup size. Use the measurements and your pattern’s recommendations to check compatibility.\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 - 7 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;\"\u003eWhy do Sizes 2 and 3 have the same length?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth measure 6 1\/2\" in length, but their width and depth differ. Size 2 is narrower and deeper than Size 3, so compare all three measurements when choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eCan I use the same size as my round underwires?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo not assume that the 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;\"\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: mint for Size 1, orange for Size 2, red for Size 3, light blue for Size 4, brown for Size 5, yellow for Size 6 and grey for Size 7.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Tissées","offers":[{"title":"Size 1","offer_id":67796271825109,"sku":"1462","price":2.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 2","offer_id":67796271857877,"sku":"1463","price":2.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 3","offer_id":67796271890645,"sku":"1464","price":2.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 4","offer_id":67796271923413,"sku":"1465","price":2.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 5","offer_id":67796271956181,"sku":"1466","price":2.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 6","offer_id":67796295614677,"sku":"1467","price":2.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 7","offer_id":67796295647445,"sku":"1468","price":2.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0451\/3703\/5419\/files\/orange_bra_underwire_1.png?v=1792176010","url":"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/products\/bra-underwires-for-bra-making-orange-shape","provider":"Les Tissées","version":"1.0","type":"link"}