Barb Kostyk- Custom Lingerie

Barb Kostyk has been sewing for over 50 years now. “I’ve started out with teaching myself embroidery when I was just 7 or 8 years old.” Barb was born in Val’Dor Quebec where her father worked as a miner and her mother was a housewife. “My parents taught me to have a strong work ethic.”
Barb is a wife of 48 years. She has 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Throughout her time of raising children, she has made numerous quilts, blankets and clothing. “I also knit and crochet as well as do alterations and zippers. As a youngster, I don’t think that I ever visited someone’s home without leaving behind a handmade tea cloth. It just felt good.”
Soon, Barb discovered that there was a huge need for custom fitting bras. “Some of my family members were having a hard time finding bras to fit their body structures challenges.” Being a person who strives to help others in need, Barb decided to take a professional bra making course. Last July, Barb went into business. Custom Lingerie specializes in making individualized bras. “I go to your home for a private sizing where we also discuss your issues. Then a white or beige bra is made specifically for you. After which, bra’s of any color/lace combination and design can be made.
Recently, Barb had the misfortune of having two friends needing a mastectomy. Having beat cancer herself twice in her life, Barb knew the challenges of dealing with this life-changing disease. Her friends had stated that it was extremely difficult to find well fitting mastectomy bras. So, once again, not like seeing people struggling with personal problems, Barb began investigating how to make comfortable mastectomy bras. “My prosthetics are much lighter, cooler and washable. One could even swim with them!”











