WELCOME TO OUR SEWING ACADEMY
Guided instruction. Technical precision. A bra made by you.
Bra Making Classes
WHAT'S INCLUDED
LIVE WEEKLY LESSONS
Six weeks of live instruction in an intimate online class. Each lesson combines demonstration, technical guidance, and time to work through the construction process step by step.
EXPERT SUPPORT
Bring your questions to weekly Office Hours and receive direct guidance as you work. You’ll also have access to a private session with your instructor for more individualized support.
PREPARED FOR YOU
For beginner classes, your sewing kit arrives with the materials required to complete three practice bras and your final garment — allowing you to focus on learning the construction and fit process.
LIFETIME ACCESS
Return to your class whenever you need it. Lesson recordings and class handouts remain available after the live program ends, so the techniques you learn can continue to support your sewing practice.
CLASSES | SATURDAY MORNINGS · 90 MINUTES
Each week introduces a defined stage of the bra-making process through presentation and live demonstration.
Rather than trying to piece together techniques on your own, you’ll work through construction in sequence, learning what to do, why it matters, and how to recognize when it has been done correctly.
Class handouts provide a clear reference you can return to between sessions and after the course.
WEEKLY OFFICE HOURS | WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
Technique often becomes clearest when you can ask a question about the project directly in front of you.
Weekly Office Hours give you dedicated access to your instructor for troubleshooting, fit questions, and personalized feedback as your bra takes shape.
Your class also includes one private session with your instructor for additional individual guidance.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED AT HOME
PREPARE YOUR SPACE
We provide the specialized materials required for our beginner classes. You’ll simply need a few sewing-room essentials:
- Sewing machine
- Cutting mat
- Fabric shears or rotary cutter
- Thread snips
- Soft measuring tape
- Seam ripper
- Pins
- High-quality thread
- Stretch needles in 75/11 or 90/14
Once you register, you’ll receive a complete supply list so you can prepare your workspace before your first class.
CUSTOM BRA CLASSES INCLUDE:
Six Live Sewing Classes
Six weeks of guided online instruction, working through your bra step by step.
Complete Sewing Kit
The fabric and notions required for your class project are prepared and sent to you before the course begins.
Four Bras Made by You
You’ll work through three practice versions before completing your final bra — using repetition to refine both technique and fit.
Class Replays + Reference Handouts
Return to the lessons and supporting materials whenever you need them.
Weekly Office Hours + Private Session
Receive ongoing troubleshooting support throughout the program, with additional one-to-one time for more individualized guidance.
TOTAL INVESTMENT:
$575 - $725
*Bra patterns sold separately
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT
Rani Wired Solids
Over seven weeks, you'll be guided live by experienced bra-making teachers as you sew the Rani Wired Bra from the comfort of your own home. We'll send you everything you need to create your bra, so you can focus on learning, sewing, and enjoying the process.
Class level: Beginner & Intermediate
Bra style: Rani Wired Solids
Fabric: Duoplex
REGISTRATION CLOSES: September 8
JOIN THE CLASS
Every Saturday at 10:30am (Mountain Time), you'll get one sewing lesson that focuses on 2-3 aspects of bra making.
Week 1: Saturday, September 26
Pattern, Materials, & Sizing Review
Week 2: Saturday, October 3
Machine Setup, Cutting, & Prep
Week 3: Saturday, October 10
Bra Sewing Part 1
Week 4: Saturday, October 17
Fitting Part 1
Week 5: Saturday, October 24
Bra Sewing & Fitting Part 2
1 WEEK SEWING BREAK
Week 6: Saturday, November 7
Fashion Show, Advancing Skills & Wrap Up
Can't make every class? We've got you covered. Every session is recorded, and replays arrive in your inbox to revisit as many times as you need.
Office Hours
Every Wednesday at 5:30pm Mountain Time, your teacher will host 30 minute office hours where you can chat and get extra support if you're running into any issues or challenges as you make your bra. During the sewing break, office hours run both weeks so you have extra support to finish your bra.
Week 1: Wednesday, September 30
Week 2: Wednesday, October 7
Week 3: Wednesday, October 14
Week 4: Wednesday, October 21
Week 5: Wednesday, October 28
Week 6: Wednesday, November 4
PRIVATE MENTORSHIP
ONE-ON-ONE GUIDANCE, BUILT FOR YOU
For a specific project, fitting challenge, or skill you want to refine, private mentorship offers focused access to Rubies expertise.
Each program is tailored to your goals, with structured instruction, direct feedback, and dedicated support throughout the process.
LEARN FROM PROFESSIONALS
ANITA
Senior Instructor, Sewist
Anita brings more than two decades of professional sewing experience to the Rubies classroom.
Originally from Salt Lake City and now based in Mesa, Arizona, she holds a degree in fashion design and runs her own sewing production and design company. Her approach combines deep technical knowledge with the patient, precise instruction required to help students understand not just the steps of construction, but the craft behind them.
RUHEE
Founder of Rubies Bras, Designer
Ruhee is the founder of Rubies Bras and creator of the Sahaara Bra.
After an 18-year career in corporate marketing and consulting, she began Rubies in 2015 following her own search for a better-fitting bra. What began as a personal project developed into a practice spanning custom bra making, pattern development, and professional instruction.
Today, she brings that accumulated knowledge of fit and construction into the Rubies classroom — helping students understand the technical decisions that turn individual pieces into a beautifully resolved garment.
LOVE FOR THE SAHAARA PATTERN
"I tried for months to make my own bras but could never get the right fit...in six weeks I learned not only how to properly sew a bra but how to find the right size for me. Anita and Ruhee were wonderful teachers. I finally know how to fix my fit issues and take that knowledge on to other patterns. I can't wait for the next level course!"
– Kelly
"This class was so informative and helpful. I have tried bra making before and always given up because I could not acheive a good fit. Not only do I now have the most comfortable and best fitting bra that I have ever owned, but I have learned many skills and alterations that can be applied to any bra pattern... Ruhee and Anita and all of the others in the class were so supportive and we amazing about offering advice to help each person get the perfect fit for their body without judgement..."
– Angel
"This was my first bra to make. It is so comfortable. As a beginner, this was a great bra to sew. I highly recommend it! Ruhee was very helpful answering questions."
– Karen
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Each Saturday lesson is recorded and added to your Replay Portal during the week. You’ll retain access after the live course ends, so you can revisit individual techniques whenever you need them.
The classes are taught live via Zoom by your Rubies instructors.
Each week includes two opportunities to learn and receive support:
Sewing Classes are approximately 90 minutes and introduce the techniques and construction steps for that stage of your project.
Office Hours are 30-minute support sessions where you can bring questions, troubleshoot challenges, and receive more individualized guidance.
Any class that requires a pattern will need to be purchased separately. You can buy them here and get a direct download.
Yes. Classes and Office Hours take place live via Zoom, so you can participate from your own sewing space.
Weekly Saturday classes run from 9:30 AM–11:00 AM PT.
Weekly Office Hours run from 5:30 PM–6:00 PM PT.
To find the specific details for each class, check out all classes here.
No. Your sewing kit is included in your class fee and will be mailed to you before the course begins.
Yes. Shipping is included within North America.
Students outside North America are responsible for additional shipping costs and any applicable duties.
Enrollment is limited to 25 students.
Keeping classes intentionally small gives instructors time to answer questions and provide more individualized guidance throughout the course.
For these classes, all students work with the materials supplied in the Rubies sewing kit.
Using consistent materials allows our instructors to identify construction and fit issues more precisely, troubleshoot effectively, and ensure everyone is learning under the same technical conditions.
READY TO BEGIN?
Learn bra making through a process designed to replace guesswork with understanding.
Whether this is your first bra or the next step in an established sewing practice, Rubies gives you the structure, instruction, and support to build your skills properly — and carry them into everything you make next.