Maude is a bralette with adjustable straps. The two-layer cups feature vertical seams. The one-piece applied band is smooth at the front and elasticated at the back. The bralette has a hook-and-eye closure.
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.
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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.
Finished underbust length
Size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
cm | 60.4 | 64.6 | 67.5 | 70.4 | 73.3 | 76.2 | 79.3 | 82.8 | 86.7 | 90.3 |
inches | 23 3/4 | 25 3/8 | 26 5/8 | 27 3/4 | 28 7/8 | 30 | 31 1/4 | 32 5/8 | 34 1/8 | 35 1/2 |
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 medium-weight, soft, non-stretch or low-stretch fabrics made of natural fibers, artificial fibers, blends, or synthetics.
The following fabrics are recommended: batiste, cotton, natural or artificial silk.
Attention! We do not recommend stretchy knit fabrics.
The bralette in the photo is made of artificial silk. The fabric is medium weight, soft, and low-stretch. The fiber content is 100% polyester. The fabric weight is 190 g/m2.
1. Main fabric, 140–150 cm (55–59") wide, with a directional print/nap:
Size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40–42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
meters | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.95 | 1 | 1.05 | 1.1 | 1.15 | 1.2 | 1.25 |
yards | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
2. Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape with stitch reinforcement, 1.5 cm (5/8") wide:
Size | 34–36 | 38–40 | 42–44 | 46–48 | 50–52 |
cm | 75 | 80 | 85 | 90 | 95 |
inches | 29 1/2 | 31 1/2 | 33 1/2 | 35 3/8 | 37 3/8 |
3. Elastic, 2.5 cm (1") wide (divide into two equal parts):
Size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
cm | 31 | 32.5 | 33.5 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38.5 | 39.5 | 40.5 | 41.5 |
inches | 12 1/4 | 12 3/4 | 13 1/4 | 13 3/4 | 14 1/8 | 14 5/8 | 15 1/8 | 15 1/2 | 16 | 16 3/8 |
4. Four strap slide adjusters, 0.7 cm (1/4") wide
5. One bra hook-and-eye closure, 2.8 cm (1 1/8") wide
6. Matching thread — 1 spool
- sewing machine for construction
- elastic threader (may be replaced with a safety pin)
- loop turner
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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