Lingerie Deconstruction

For the lingerie project, I began to deconstruct several bras and knickers to understand how they are made, how the seams are finished and just get a general knowledge for when I come to make my own.

I started to deconstruct this black bra.

I thought deconstructing the bra would be useful to see how many components there are so I know what I would need to make one. I didn't realise how many parts there are in a bra!
These following images are all of the components of this bra.

 



I did find this task very useful. When I come to make my own lingerie, I know the parts of the bra that I will need to make. Obviously mine won't be as advanced as this one and we do not have the correct machinery to make a professional one like this. I'll just take the basic knowledge and parts of the bra and make my own version.
I do feel that deconstructing is a really good method in seeing how clothes are made, not just in lingerie now but I know I'll use this method in future projects. I feel this helps me better than seeing a paper pattern for say for example a shirt or something. I think this is better for me as its more practical and I learn better this way because I've seen for myself how its made.
I also deconstructed two other different styles of bra and a pair of french knickers. These images are the final outcomes of this.