Slaine is a close-fitting lined bustier top with an accentuated waist. The fit is achieved with princess seams. All the front and back seams are stiffened with rigilene boning. The bustier top features a low square neckline and a shaped hemline. It fastens with an exposed separating zipper and features a placket in the center back seam. The one-piece, set-in sleeves are long and close-fitting. The bustier top is below-waist length.
Approximate sewing time — 2.5–3 days (16 hours).
Sizing: this pattern is multisized — has sizes US 2 - 20/ EU 34 - 52 / UK 6 - 24 nested on one pattern sheet, just choose your height.
Please also check Size chart and Garment length, sleeve length tabs for more information.
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 bustier top, choose dress-weight fabrics with the following properties:
− medium weight, pliable, soft, stretchy, opaque
− the fiber content can include natural fibers (silk), artificial fibers (viscose), blends (silk + polyester + elastane), and synthetics (polyester + elastane)
− the following fabrics are recommended: stretch velvet, stretch velour
Attention! The chosen fabric must contain elastane.
For the lining, choose lining fabrics made of blends (viscose + elastane) or synthetics (polyester + elastane).
The bustier top in the photo is made of knit velvet. The fabric is medium weight, pliable, soft and stretchy. The fiber content includes synthetic fibers: polyester + elastane. The fabric weight is 260 g/m2.
The lining's fiber content is a blend of viscose and elastane. The fabric weight is 70 g/m2.
1. Main fabric, 260 g/m2, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
34–36 | 38–40 | 42–44 | 46–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.45 (0.65; 0.8) | 1.5 (0.65; 0.85) | 1.55 (0.65; 0.9) | 1.6 (0.65; 0.95) | 1.6 (0.65; 0.95) |
2 (162–168) | 1.5 (0.7; 0.8) | 1.55 (0.7; 0.85) | 1.6 (0.7; 0.9) | 1.65 (0.7; 0.95) | 1.7 (0.7; 1) |
3 (170–176) | 1.5 (0.7; 0.8) | 1.6 (0.7; 0.9) | 1.65 (0.7; 0.95) | 1.7 (0.7; 1) | 1.75 (0.7; 1.05) |
4 (178–184) | 1.6 (0.75; 0.85) | 1.65 (0.75; 0.9) | 1.75 (0.75; 1) | 1.8 (0.75; 1.05) | 1.85 (0.75; 1.1) |
Main fabric, 260 g/m2, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||
34–36 | 38–40 | 42–44 | 46–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 5/8 (3/4; 7/8) | 1 5/8 (3/4; 7/8) | 1 3/4 (3/4; 1) | 1 3/4 (3/4; 1) | 1 3/4 (3/4; 1) |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 5/8 (3/4; 7/8) | 1 3/4 (3/4; 7/8) | 1 3/4 (3/4; 1) | 1 3/4 (3/4; 1) | 1 7/8 (3/4; 1 1/8) |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 5/8 (3/4; 7/8) | 1 3/4 (3/4; 1) | 1 3/4 (3/4; 1) | 1 7/8 (3/4; 1 1/8) | 1 7/8 (3/4; 1 1/8) |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 3/4 (7/8; 7/8) | 1 3/4 (7/8; 1) | 1 7/8 (7/8; 1 1/8) | 2 (7/8; 1 1/8) | 2 (7/8; 1 1/4) |
2. Lining fabric, 70 g/m2, 140 cm wide, with a directional print, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
34–36 | 38 | 40–42 | 44–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.35 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.45 | 0.5 |
2 (162–168) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
3 (170–176) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.55 |
4 (178–184) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.55 | 0.55 |
Lining fabric, 70 g/m2, 55" wide, with a directional print, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||
34–38 | 40–42 | 44–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 3/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 3/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 3/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 5/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 3/8 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 5/8 |
3. Interfacing, 50 g/m2, 140 cm wide, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
34–36 | 38–40 | 42–44 | 46–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.95 | 0.95 |
2 (162–168) | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.95 | 1 |
3 (170–176) | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.95 | 1 | 1.05 |
4 (178–184) | 0.85 | 0.9 | 1 | 1.05 | 1.1 |
Interfacing, 50 g/m2, 55" wide, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||
34–36 | 38–40 | 42–44 | 46–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 7/8 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
4. Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape with stitch reinforcement, 1.5 cm (5/8") wide — 4 m (4 3/8 yd)
5. Rigilene boning, 1 cm (3/8") wide — 5.2 m (5 5/8 yd)
6. One separating metal zipper Nos. 3.5–4, 50 cm (19 5/8") long for all sizes in all heights
7. Two zipper top stops for adjusting the zipper length (if needed)
8. Matching thread — 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 4 spools for the overlocker)
− sewing machine for construction
− overlocker for finishing raw edges. This may 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)
− one-sided foot for the sewing machine to attach the zipper
− needle mat or pressing cloth made of the main fabric
− lighter or matches for melting the rigilene boning
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease | -2.5 – -1.2 | -1 – -1/2 |
Waistline ease | -0.3 – 2.8 | -1/8 – 1 1/8 |
Upper arm ease | - | - |
Height, cm | Garment length at center back from waist down (estimated), cm | Garment length at center front from waist down (estimated), cm | Sleeve length, cm |
1 (154–160) | 12.8–16.4 | 11.6–15.1 | 62 |
2 (162–168) | 13.8–16.9 | 12.6–15.6 | 64 |
3 (170–176) | 14.8–17.6 | 13.6–16.3 | 66 |
4 (178–184) | 15.8–18.6 | 14.6–17.3 | 68 |
Height, ft | Garment length at center back from waist down (estimated), in | Garment length at center front from waist down (estimated), in | Sleeve length, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 5–6 1/2 | 4 5/8–6 | 24 3/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 5 3/8–6 5/8 | 5–6 1/8 | 25 1/4 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 5 7/8–6 7/8 | 5 3/8–6 3/8 | 26 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 6 1/4–7 3/8 | 5 3/4–6 3/4 | 26 3/4 |
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).
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