This is a great pattern, and sizing rings true to chart. Managed to get some Y fold elastic for the band which really gives a clean finish.
for an easy entry into underwear, this was a great pattern. no mods on the first wearable toile, and it fits very well! It's a great way to use up the small pieces of left over knit/swim/lycra fabrics.
the only thing I need to figure out is how to get the front seam to sit nice and flat, so it doesn't show through when wearing a t-shirt.
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.