Trudy Gardner
Underdressed
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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Episodes
E51 Sports Bra Science with Nichola Renwick - Senior Researcher in Bra and Breast Biomechanics 22.06.2026 1:13:46
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 actually contributes to support during activity. Nicola works in breast and bra biomechanics, a field that looks at how breast tissue moves, how that m...
E50 Elizabeth Hadley - Bumboo - Innovation in Sustainability for Intimates 01.05.2026 46:47
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.
E49 - The Fairy Bra Mother: Beverly V Johnson - Part 2/3 23.03.2026 2:07:51
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
E48 - The Fairy Bra Mother: Beverly V Johnson - Part 1/3 31.01.2026 3:33:01
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
E47 WTF Happened in 2025 with Sofia! 25.01.2026 1:32:21
Yearly catch up with one of my favourite people, Sofia Luzon!
E46 Eleanor Mooney Co-Founder Verdant Locally Produced Lingerie in New York 29.11.2025 1:10:56
It was a pleasure to welcome Eleanor Mooney Co-Founder of Verdant a NYC based lingerie brand. We had a great conversation about starting a lingerie brand in NY and how the vision came to life. https://verdant-nyc.com/
E45 Laetitia Dupuich - Lingerie and Swimwear Techincal Designer with a Side of AI 31.10.2025 1:52:41
Another fantastic episode sharing the story of Laetitia Dupuich's evolution as a lingerie designer. Laetitia found her calling while in Business School when she created a lingerie brand for an entrepreneurship course. Through a lot of hard work and grit Laetitia launched a brand, taught courses, freelanced and gained the skills which she applied to learning and using 3D and now continues to tr...
E44 Kimberly Hamilton - Expert Bra Fitter, Developer, Specialty Store Owner and My Personal All Around Bra Superhero 16.09.2025 2:07:33
I could listen to this woman talk about bras all day! Kimberly Hamilton is basically a walking encyclopedia of bra knowledge, especially when we're talking about the full bust size range. Besides all that, Kim's story is incredibly inspiring, she has an uncanny breadth and depth of knowledge and experience garnered from decades of working in the industry in Canada and Europe. She's worked with bot...
E43 Linda Crawford Custom Bra Maker and the Roots of Bra Making for Home Sewists 30.08.2025 1:20:27
In this episode of Underdressed , I sit down with custom bra maker and teacher Linda Crawford . Linda shares her incredible journey from scuba diving instructor to becoming one of the most respected voices in bra making in Canada. We talk about her early days working alongside Beverly Johnson at Bra-Makers Supply, the birth of a bra making community, and what she’s learned from decades of fitting...
E42 Monica of Bravo Bella on Learning as Empowerment 21.07.2025 1:28:41
Sponsor: Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Find Monica here https://bravobella.teachable.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bravobellabras/ In this episode of Underdressed , we speak with Monica O’Rourke, founder of Bravo Bella and creator of the Bra Making Mentorship — a 10-month program designed to meet...
E41 Chloe Grant on Sustainable Intimate Apparel Design 06.06.2025 1:18:30
Sponsor: Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Find Chloe here: https://www.instagram.com/createdbychloegrant/ https://www.instagram.com/peopleoverproductmagazine/ In this episode of Underdressed, we speak with Chloe Grant, an intimate apparel designer dedicated to sustainability and ethical fashion practice...
E40 Maya Omrani On Preparing for the Future, Tariffs and Local Production in the Fasion Industry 23.05.2025 58:57
Sponsor: Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course Use code: Underdressed for 20% off So inspired by our guest Maya Omrani. Maya is the founder of Wear Lab offering product development and manufacturing based out of Vancouver, Canada. This was a refreshing and inspiring conversation which is so needed in these uncertain times.
E39 Suhani Pandya: Masters Graduate Contour Fashion Innovation 14.02.2025 59:00
Sponsor: Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course Use code: Underdressed for 20% off In this episode of Underdressed , I chat with Suhani Pandya, a lingerie innovator with a Master of Science in Intimate Apparel Design. Suhani shares her research on underwire innovation, 3D scanning, and behavioural science to improve bra fit, particularly for f...
E38 2024 Wrapped With Sofia Luzon! 01.01.2025 2:06:05
This is my favourite episode of the year to make, and it gets more special as the years go by. Sofia, thank you for asking the right questions to help me find clarity and sharing this incredible journey. Happy 2025 to all my amazing listeners—thank you for your time, attention, and connection. I love you all!
E37 Ella Chisholm - The Fashion Freelance Coach 08.11.2024 54:35
Sponsor: Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Where to find Ella; https://www.instagram.com/thefashionfreelancecoach/ https://www.thefashionfreelancecoach.com/ Links Mentioned; You’re A Badass At Making Money, Jen Sincrco (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3NRKyUX
E36 Renata Black CoFounder and CEO of EBY on Profit, Purpose, and Women's Empowerment in the Intimate Apparel Industry 25.10.2024 46:21
Sponsor: Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Renata’s story illustrates the intersection of fashion, empowerment, and technology. Through perseverance, smart business decisions, and innovative design, she has built a company that supports women physically, emotionally and financially. Find out more about Eby h...
E35 Dorelle McPherson thefashiotech 19.09.2024 1:10:31
Sponsor: Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Where to find Dorelle; https://www.youtube.com/c/TheFashionTech https://www.instagram.com/thefashionindie/
E34 Ben Sosinski on Interactive 3D Models with Embodee 06.09.2024 40:38
Sponsor: Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Check out the models I show in the episode here; https://www.embodee.app/u/1dXSi6 Embodee platform https://www.embodee.com/
E33 Bianca and Sofia on Learning Clo3D for Intimates Quickly with Expert Guidance 20.07.2024 1:10:55
Sponsor: Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Sofia's Course https://atelier.sofia-luzon.com/online-courses-lingerie-design/ E14 Natalie Graham A Career in Lingerie Design From South Africa To New Zealand https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trudy-gardner/episodes/E14-Natalie-Graham-A-Career-in-Lingerie-Design...
E32 Ryan Amore Pattern Engineer on the Value of Continous Learning 05.07.2024 1:58:38
Sponsor: Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course Use code: Underdressed for 20% off This episode features Ryan Amore, a brilliant pattern engineer and apparel developer with extensive experience across various garment types, including intimates! I had the pleasure of chatting with Ryan about his impressive career, the secrets behind honing his craft, how h...
E31 Nicole Holtan 3D Fashion Designer, Creative Problem Solver 21.06.2024 1:26:40
Sponsor: Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Our next episode features Nicole Holtan, a talented 3D artist and fashion designer. Nicole shares how she built her career around 3D modeling and we also explore the benefits and challenges of using 3D technology today. We discuss the major differences between 3D and AI, and...
E30 Sarah McKelvey of Hugs For Your Jugs and Creator of the A Bra That Fits Calculator 01.06.2024 58:42
Sponsor: Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Enjoy my next episode with guest Sarah McKelevy of Hugs for Your Jugs! Sarah has been providing expert bra-making guidance across various communities and is the creator of the A Bra That Fits Calculator. Tune in to hear her insights and expertise! https://hugsforyourjugs.blogsp...
E29 Jenny Rushmore of Cashmerette on Willowdale and Newly Released Loftus Bra Pattern 23.05.2024 1:11:46
Sponsor: Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Our next episode of Underdressed is an interview I've been looking forward to for a long time with Jenny Rushmore of Cashmerette Patterns! I get into the details with Jenny about the creation of the Willowdale and Loftus bra patterns and we also explore the dynamic structure of h...
E28 Elizabeth Bigger Computational Fashion Designer 13.05.2024 57:35
Sponsor: Clo3D Foundations For Intimate Apparel Online Course Use code: Underdressed for 20% off Hello Friends, In this episode of Underdressed Elizabeth opens my mind to the world of computational patternmaking and generative garment development far beyond what I have explored in Clo3D. I definitely still don’t understand the nuances of this process, but I’m very intrigued t...
E27 Reverse Interview, Sofa Interviews Trudy 12.04.2024 1:01:46
I thought this would be a fun way to tell you a bit about myself, but of course it ends with Sofia and I just talking about Clo3D! Enjoy!
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