Lotta is a strapless bustier top fitted at the bust and waist and semi-fitted at the hips. It is lined and features a deep sweetheart neckline. The garment is shaped with front and back princess seams and reinforced with boning stitched along the princess seams, side seams, and hemline. The lower part of the lining also features two horizontal boning channels for extra support and structure. The top closes with a separating zipper in the center back seam. Lotta is below-hip length.
Approximate sewing time – 1.5 days (12 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.
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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 garment, choose dress-weight or suiting fabrics with the following properties: heavyweight or medium-weight, structured, non-stretch, opaque, made of natural, artificial, synthetic fibers, or blends.
Recommended fabric: velvet.
Attention! We do not recommend stretchy knit fabrics or lightweight sheer fabrics (chiffon, organza, stretch lace).
The garment in the photos is made of velvet. The fabric is heavyweight, structured, without stretch. The fiber content is 100% polyester. The fabric weight is 260 g/m2.
The lining is a blend of polyester (55%) and viscose (45%). The fabric weight is 100 g/m2.
1. Main fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40–44 | 46 | 48–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.75 | 0.8 | 1.05 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
2 (162–168) | 0.8 | 0.85 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.2 |
3 (170–176) | 0.9 | 0.95 | 1.2 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 |
4 (178–184) | 1 | 1.05 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.35 | 1.35 |
Main fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||
34–36 | 38 | 40–44 | 46–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 7/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 7/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 1/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 |
2. Lining fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||||||
34–36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.9 | 1 | 1 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.1 | 1.25 | 1.3 | 1.35 |
2 (162–168) | 1 | 1.05 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.15 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.35 | 1.4 |
3 (170–176) | 1.1 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.2 | 1.25 | 1.3 | 1.35 | 1.4 | 1.45 |
4 (178–184) | 1.2 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.3 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.4 | 1.45 | 1.5 |
Lining fabric, 55” wide, with a directional print, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||||
34–36 | 38 | 40–42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
3. Interfacing, knit or woven, 140 cm wide, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40–44 | 46 | 48–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.75 | 0.8 | 1.05 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
2 (162–168) | 0.8 | 0.85 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.2 |
3 (170–176) | 0.9 | 0.95 | 1.2 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 |
4 (178–184) | 1 | 1.05 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.35 | 1.35 |
Interfacing, knit or woven, 55” wide, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||
34–36 | 38 | 40–44 | 46–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 7/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 7/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 1/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 |
4. Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape with stitch reinforcement, 1.5 cm (5/8") wide – 2.5 m (2 3/4 yd).
5. One separating zipper, Nos. 3.5–4, for all sizes:
Height, cm | Zipper length, cm |
1 (154–160) | 50 |
2 (162–168) | 55 |
3 (170–176) | 60 |
4 (178–184) | 60 |
Height, ft | Zipper length, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 19 5/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 21 5/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 23 5/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 23 5/8 |
6. Rigilene boning, 1 cm wide, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 7.8 | 8 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.3 |
2 (162–168) | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 9 | 9.2 | 9.3 | 9.5 | 9.6 |
3 (170–176) | 8.5 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9 | 9.2 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.9 | 10 |
4 (178–184) | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 10.1 | 10.2 | 10.4 |
Rigilene boning, 3/8" wide, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 8 1/2 | 8 3/4 | 8 7/8 | 9 1/8 | 9 1/4 | 9 3/8 | 9 5/8 | 9 3/4 | 10 | 10 1/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 9 | 9 1/8 | 9 1/8 | 9 1/2 | 9 5/8 | 9 7/8 | 10 | 10 1/8 | 10 3/8 | 10 1/2 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 9 1/4 | 9 1/2 | 9 3/4 | 9 7/8 | 10 | 10 1/4 | 10 3/8 | 10 5/8 | 10 7/8 | 10 7/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 9 3/4 | 10 | 10 1/8 | 10 1/4 | 10 1/2 | 10 3/4 | 10 7/8 | 11 | 11 1/8 | 11 3/8 |
7. Matching thread – 1 spool.
- sewing machine for construction
- one-sided foot for the sewing machine to attach the zipper
- bias tape maker
- lighter or matches for melting the boning.
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease | -0.3 – (-0.7) | -1/8 – (-1/4) |
Waistline ease | 0.3 | 1/8 |
Hipline ease | 16.1–17.1 | 6 3/8–6 3/4 |
Height, cm | Center back length from waist down, cm |
1 (154–160) | 28.2–30.5 |
2 (162–168) | 31.2–33.5 |
3 (170–176) | 34.2–36.5 |
4 (178–184) | 37.2–39.5 |
Height, ft | Center back length from waist down, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 11 1/8–12 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 12 1/4–13 1/4 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 13 1/2–14 3/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 14 5/8–15 1/2 |
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 900mm width. Note that for heights 3 and 4 the plotter pattern comes on 2 pages.
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).
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