Pina is a lined close-fitting bralette. It features darted wrap cups and no hook-and-eye closure. The adjustable straps are made of bra strap elastic. The bottom edge of the bralette is finished with an elastic band. Pina is above-waist length.
Approximate sewing time — 0.5 days (4 hours).
Sizing: this pattern includes sizes EU34 - EU52 (approximately UK 6/ US 2 - UK 24 / US 20). Check the Size chart tab to choose the right size. If you are between the sizes, choose the larger size.
Height: this pattern was drafted for a height of 154-184 cm (5'1''-6'1'')
Please feel free to contact hello@sewingpartner.com to get a helping hand from sewing mentors when adjusting the patterns for your height.
WOMEN SIZING
For women garments with separate distinct sizes:
| Size | US 2 / EU 34 / UK 6 | US 4 / EU 36 / UK 8 | US 6 / EU 38 / UK 10 | US 8 / EU 40 / UK 12 | US 10 / EU 42 / UK 14 |
| Bust, cm | 80 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 |
| Waist, cm | 60 | 64 | 68 | 72 | 76 |
| Hips, cm | 86 | 90 | 94 | 98 | 102 |
| Upper arm, cm | 25.1 | 26.5 | 27.9 | 29.3 | 30.7 |
| Size | US 12 / EU 44 / UK 16 | US 14 / EU 46 / UK 18 | US 16 / EU 48 / UK 20 | US 18 / EU 50 / UK 22 | US 20 / EU 52 / UK 24 |
| Bust, cm | 100 | 104 | 108 | 112 | 116 |
| Waist, cm | 80 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 |
| Hips, cm | 106 | 110 | 114 | 118 | 122 |
| Upper arm, cm | 32.1 | 33.5 | 34.9 | 36.3 | 37.7 |
Choosing a size for a protruding tummy
For women: to choose the right size for bottom garments, use the hip measurement plus the tummy protrusion
To sew this bralette, choose soft, stretchy, medium-weight knit fabrics made of natural fibers or blends.
The following fabrics are recommended: lingerie rib knits, jersey knits. The stretch factor should be 1.5–2.5.
Attention! We recommend using only stretchy fabrics for this bralette.
You can determine the stretch factor of the fabric yourself. Mark 10 cm (4") along the crosswise grain of the fabric, lay a ruler next to the marked section and stretch the fabric. Divide the measurement you get by 10.
We recommend elastic as an additional material for the bralette band.
The bralette in the photo is made of thin lingerie rib knit fabric. The fabric is soft, medium weight, with good stretch. The fiber content is 95% cotton and 5% spandex. The fabric weight is 210 g/m².
The stretch factor is 2.5.
1. Main fabric, 110 cm (43") wide, with a directional print/nap:
Size | 34 | 36 | 38–40 | 42–46 | 48–50 |
meters | 0.4 | 0.45 | 0.55 | 0.6 | 0.65 |
yards | 3/8 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 3/4 |
IMPORTANT! We do not recommend using 110 cm (43") wide fabric for size 52, since the pattern pieces won't fit on the fabric width.
Main fabric, 120 cm (47") wide, with a directional print/nap:
Size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44–46 | 48–50 | 52 |
meters | 0.35 | 0.4 | 0.45 | 0.5 | 0.55 | 0.6 | 0.65 | 0.7 |
yards | 3/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
2. Clear elastic, 1 cm (3/8") wide:
Size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
cm | 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 | 121 | 126 | 131 | 137 | 143 | 148 |
inches | 39 3/8 | 41 3/8 | 43 1/4 | 45 1/4 | 47 5/8 | 49 5/8 | 51 5/8 | 53 7/8 | 56 1/4 | 58 1/4 |
3. Elastic, 4 cm (1 5/8") wide:
Size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
cm | 60.5 | 63.3 | 66.2 | 69 | 71.9 | 74.7 | 77.6 | 80.6 | 83.8 | 87 |
inches | 23 7/8 | 24 7/8 | 26 1/8 | 27 1/8 | 28 1/4 | 29 3/8 | 30 1/2 | 31 3/4 | 33 | 34 1/4 |
4. The exact elastic length is specified in the pattern.
5. Adjustable strap, 1 cm (3/8") wide:
Size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
cm | 45 | 45.6 | 46.2 | 46.8 | 47.5 | 48.1 | 48.7 | 50.8 | 51.5 | 52.2 |
inches | 17 3/4 | 18 | 18 1/4 | 18 3/8 | 18 3/4 | 18 7/8 | 19 1/8 | 20 | 20 1/4 | 20 1/2 |
6. One set of bra cups
7. Matching thread — 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 4 spools for the overlocker)
- sewing machine for construction
- overlocker for construction and finishing raw edges. It can be replaced with a stretch overlock stitch or a zigzag stitch on the sewing machine (overlock or zigzag stitch width 2–3 mm, stitch length 2.5 mm)
Important! We recommend using specialty needles when working with knit fabrics (for example, STRETCH, SUPER STRETCH, JERSEY, etc.). When sewing, a ball-shaped needle point pushes the knit loops apart without piercing the threads.
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease (estimated) | -18.1 to -19.9 | -7 1/8 to -7 7/8 |
Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:
1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900 mm width.
2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
If you have any questions, please let us know at info@vikisews.com
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