Empress Bralette – Yawning Mama

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Use this downloadable pdf sewing pattern to make your own bralette! Wide size range from XXS to 5X, cup sizes up to P Cup. For US or A4 sized paper, projector, or A0 copyshop printing.
Our Empress bralette will make you feel like royalty! This knit bralette fits a wide range of bodies from XXS to 5X. The tutorial explains how to mix and match cups with bands to fit up to a 18 bust to underbust difference. If you need help figuring out your size, you can always ask in our Facebook group. Get the cami add on pack and turn your bra into a camisole! Pattern options: Choose from a short fabric waistband, a wide elastic waistband, or a longline waistband. Rear hook/eye closure or pull on style. This is a two layer bra - all but the waistband seam are enclosed (we added a tip for enclosing the waistband as well). Difficulty: There are some advanced techniques in the pattern, such as inseam elastic, and elastic straps. However we've added lots of videos to help beginners! There are minimal pattern pieces and you can easily tell which is which. Fabric: Horizontal stretch of at least 50% (70% preferred). Light vertical stretch needed. Vertical stretch of up to 50% is okay. Bamboo/spandex, merino wool rib knit, merino/spandex, cotton/spandex, yoga knit, swim knit. Fabric weight of 10oz or 220gsm and up recommended. Yardage: About one yard total for both layers. Special supplies needed: Bra strapping with rings and sliders. Shop our supplies section for kits. Maternity friendly: Yes, use current measurements. Nursing friendly: No. Size range: 40 base size combinations. plus extra 28 underbust band and back pieces. These cover from a 35 bust to 58.5 bust. Up to 18 difference between bust and underbust (P Cup). All sizes are included in one pattern! All our bra patterns use the same sizing system. Fit: Snug and supportive. Should be difficult to pull on, but fit comfortably once on. Pockets: N/A Time to complete: Start to finish is about one hour.