WBM Bralette sewing pattern

Lovely pattern, fairly simple to put together for someone with sewing experience who has never made a bra before. Could do with some extra detail and explanation in the instructions just to make the construction clearer for those with limited sewing background (eg. self-taught sewists). I love that the end result is a comfortable, supportive, pointy-nipple-flattening everyday bra. I used View A and included power mesh in between the outer fabric and lining. I can wear it with ease under most outfits (I don’t wear super-low-cut tops anyway). I did have trouble getting the cup seams to lie flat, but now I have that figured out I’ll be making this pattern again and again 😁

I started making a couple bras with a free sports bra pattern, but I wanted something prettier and more lifting. This is great! My first go turned out...ok but needed some alterations. I also changed the elastic and seams, to hide it all and make it mostly seamless. But the second go it was basically perfect! Super comfortable, supportive, and pretty. Love being able to customize my bras for comfort and picking cute fabric patterns. I will be making a drawer full of these for sure, I am happy with my purchase! To be fair, the only negative is the seams on the cup show through my shirts, but I can still live with that for how amazing the rest of it is.

This bra is the most comfortable of any bra I’ve worn. I used 1.5” elastic for the straps and the band and I love the comfort! I’ll be making more.

My first time sewing underwear and I was sceptical right up to the point that I finished sewing the bralette. Due to living at far, far away from civilisation and Covid, I had to make do with scraps fabric and whatever notions were available in the fabric shops which adds to the sense of accomplishment. Instructions are clear, pattern is easy to follow and it is a garment that I reach for all the time. Note that the bralette provides medium support (clearly stated on the instructions) . I personally wear it at home all the time and on weekends when we go camping. Very happy I persisted with this make and that I challenged myself to sew something out of my comfort zone.

I’m usually not a big fan of Bralettes, but this one is really fantastic! I have tested my version extensively and it doesn't matter what movement I make, everything stays in place! I am really happy with this pattern.