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Underdressed

Trudy Gardner
Bra Making
Community
Clo3d
Breast Biomechanics
Sports Bra
Breast Health
Bra Design
Pattern Making
CLO 3D
Artificial Intelligence
Bumboo
Sustainability
University Of Portsmouth
Women In Sports
Bra Makers
Education
Body Image
Handmade
Lingerie
Lyocell

The podcast where we talk about the clothes under our clothes and exactly how they get made. I'll explore the art, practice and technical execution of intimate apparel in order to understand what happens behind the scenes in this industry and exactly how designers balance creativity with functionality, specifically as it pertains to our delicate yet hard-working base layers.

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What Makes a Sports Bra Actually Work?

A conversation with Nicola, senior researcher in bra and breast biomechanics at the University of Portsmouth

In this episode, I speak with Nicola about the science behind sports bras, breast movement, and what... more

For her brand Bumboo, Elizabeth uses a new sustainable fabric which utilizes bamboo applied a lyocell process. It's more sustainable than the previous way to process bamboo, which Elizabeth thoroughly explains.

Grab yourself a sewing project and settle in! This podcast goes deep into the history of Beverly Johnson who shares stories from over 40 years of experience in bra making!

Check out our sponsor wayfinder3d.com

Grab yourself a sewing project and settle in! This podcast goes deep into the history of Beverly Johnson who shares stories from over 40 years of experience in bra making!

Check out our sponsor wayfinder3d.com

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Nichola Renwick
Senior Researcher in bra and breast biomechanics
University of Portsmouth
Episode: E51 Sports Bra Science with Nichola Renwick - Senior Researcher in Bra and Breast Biomechanics
Elizabeth Hadley
Founder of Bumboo, scientist-turned-fashion entrepreneur
Bumboo
Episode: E50 Elizabeth Hadley - Bumboo - Innovation in Sustainability for Intimates
Beverly Johnson
Bra makers and educator; founder of Bra Makers Supply
Bra Makers Supply
Episode: E48 - The Fairy Bra Mother: Beverly V Johnson - Part 1/3
Sofia Luzon
Lingerie designer and educator discussed on the episode
self-employed
Episode: E47 WTF Happened in 2025 with Sofia!
Eleanor Mooney
Co-founder of Verdant, a New York lingerie label
Verdant
Episode: E46 Eleanor Mooney Co-Founder Verdant Locally Produced Lingerie in New York
Laetitia Dupuich
Lingerie and swimwear 3D designer and technical designer with a side of AI
Independent designer / consultant
Episode: E45 Laetitia Dupuich - Lingerie and Swimwear Techincal Designer with a Side of AI
Kimberly Hamilton
Expert bra fitter, developer, and specialty store owner
Independent retailer and designer
Episode: E44 Kimberly Hamilton - Expert Bra Fitter, Developer, Specialty Store Owner and My Personal All Around Bra Superhero
Linda Crawford
Custom bra maker with decades of experience, educator, former mastectomy bra specialist
Independent designer / former Bra-Maker's supply ecosystem
Episode: E43 Linda Crawford Custom Bra Maker and the Roots of Bra Making for Home Sewists
Monica Bravo Bella
Bra maker and educator, founder of Bravo Bella
Bravo Bella
Episode: E42 Monica of Bravo Bella on Learning as Empowerment

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Trudy Gardner
Host and interviewer with deep involvement in the intimate apparel space, guiding conversations and exploring technical design and industry storytelling.

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E45 Laetitia Dupuich - Lingerie and Swimwear Techincal Designer with a Side of AI
Q: How did your view of 3D design change as you gained more hands-on experience?
Initially frustrated by 3D, she persisted, learned through trial, and eventually integrated 3D with sketches to optimize workflows, recognizing the practical limits of flat sketches for technical packs while valuing 3D for concept and design visualization.
E45 Laetitia Dupuich - Lingerie and Swimwear Techincal Designer with a Side of AI
Q: What were the biggest early mistakes in scaling your first collection, and what did you learn from them?
Overproduction, too many pieces and colorways, and no clear sales strategy; the lesson was to start smaller, focus on fit, understand the market, and build from real demand rather than assumptions.
E45 Laetitia Dupuich - Lingerie and Swimwear Techincal Designer with a Side of AI
Q: Can you walk us through the moment you decided to leave a more traditional job to start your lingerie brand?
She describes recognizing a lack of fit with corporate work, the pull of fashion and entrepreneurship, and the need to pursue a path that allowed her to shape product development end-to-end, leading to founding Edit Luis in Argentina.
E42 Monica of Bravo Bella on Learning as Empowerment
Q: Tell me about how you got into sewing and bra making specifically.
Monica explains that her path began unintentionally through a family-owned fabric store, an upbringing around community sewing, and a comfort with experimenting and adapting patterns to individual bodies, which eventually led to teaching and creating custom patterns.
E51 Sports Bra Science with Nichola Renwick - Senior Researcher in Bra and Breast Biomechanics
Q: Why did you choose running as the standard test?
Running was chosen because it provides a standardized, well-understood baseline for measuring three-dimensional breast movement and allows controlled, repeatable testing of bras across participants, offering practical insights into how bras perform under a common high-movement activity.

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This show dives into intimate apparel from design to construction, unpacking how garments are actually made and how designers balance creativity with technical constraints. Episodes center on biomechanics of movement in bras, sustainable fabrics, pattern drafting, 3D design tools, and the shift toward local production and craftsmanship. Notable threads include the gap between labeling and support, the role of AI and CLO3D in design, and practical mentorship within a global bra-making community. Listeners likely include designers, product developers, retailers, educators, and makers who want hands-on insight into fit, materials, and the business of intimatewear, with a strong emphasis on quality, fit, and sustainability.

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1. Nichola Renwick
2. Elizabeth Hadley
3. Beverly Johnson
4. Sofia Luzon
5. Eleanor Mooney
6. Laetitia Dupuich
7. Kimberly Hamilton
8. Linda Crawford

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