Breastfriend Bralette PDF Sewing Pattern

Say hello to your new go-to bralette, the Breastfriend Bralette—designed for comfort, style, and practicality. This moderate-coverage, triangle-shaped bralette is perfect for lounging, daily wear, or breastfeeding, with its thoughtful features that prioritize support and ease.

Key Features:

• Pull-aside design for convenient nursing access.
• Wide back band offers enhanced support and security.
• Elastic underbust band ensures a comfortable fit with additional options to add elastic to the neckline and armscyes for extra support.
• Designed with negative ease at the bust, meaning it stretches to fit your body comfortably.
• Drafted for a B sewing cup but can be adjusted for additional coverage.
• Reversible Option: Create a versatile, fully reversible bralette with contrasting fabrics.

Fabric Recommendations:

• Light to medium-weight knits with at least 60% stretch across the width and 40% stretch along the length. Fabrics like cotton/spandex, bamboo jersey, or athletic Lycra are ideal.
• For extra support, consider underlining with power mesh or using a firmer fabric for specific sections.
  

Notions:

• Matching thread, either regular sew-all or stretch thread such as seraflex/maraflex.
• View A: 3cm wide high density non-roll elastic (lengths listed in images, table 'underbust elastic lengths').
• View A: optional: 6mm-1cm wide elastic for neckline/arsmscyes (lengths listed in images).

• View B: picot elastic (lengths listed in images).

What’s Included:

• Two Views: Options for fully reversible or non-reversible construction.
• Step-by-step instructions: Detailed instructions, including tips for adding elastic and making the bralette reversible.
• Elastic Recommendations: Guidance on where and how to use elastic for extra support at the neckline, armscyes, and underbust.
• Multiple Printing Options: Available for A4/US Letter, A0 (copy shop), and projector files.

Sizing & Fit:

• Drafted for a B cup with negative ease for a supportive, snug fit.
• Options for adjusting the pattern to suit different levels of coverage.
• Includes a customisable underbust band for a tailored fit.
• See this blog post to perform an FBA!

Skill Level:

This pattern is suitable for intermediate sewists. You’ll get a chance to work with knits and learn new techniques for adding elastic and achieving a professional-looking, reversible bralette.

Perfect For:

• Everyday wear
• Nursing and postpartum comfort
• Those looking for a stylish yet supportive bralette

Whether you're looking to create a comfortable everyday bralette or a stylish nursing option, the Breastfriend Bralette has you covered—literally! Download your digital pattern today and sew a custom fit that feels as good as it looks.

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