Willowdale Bra PDF pattern
Feel secure, supported, and self-assured in a Willowdale Bra! The Willowdale is a full frame underwire bra with a 4-piece cup design for vital support and lift in a beautifully rounded shape.
The Willowdale is designed specially for larger busts (with over 120 sizes to help you get the perfect fit) and includes full lace and half lace options for low- to no-stretch fabrics. The stretch lace upper cup molds to your boobs' unique shape and accommodates differences in boob size.
View A has a stretch lace upper cup and solid body, while View B features an all-over lace design with an optional decorative lace edge on the bottom band. Both views include lined cups with enclosed seams, a power mesh back and adjustable straps.
Created by curvy sewing experts and bra-making professionals, you can trust the Willowdale to look magnificent while supporting you all day long.
BONUS: Includes our Sew a Bra That Fits ebook free with the pattern download.
Overview
Sewing level: Intermediate
Sizing: 28C-54J
Cup sizes: C-J
Sewalong: class available
PDF Info
Delivery method: Instant download ZIP file
Layers available: Yes
Pages – print at home (A4/letter): 3-8 per size
Pages – copyshop (A0): 1 per size
Pattern Options
Lace: Half lace, full lace with optional decorative lace edge
Fabric & Supplies
Main fabric & lining: Lightweight fabric with low stretch (Maximum 20% in one direction only, also known as 2 way stretch), such as low stretch 40 denier nylon tricot or a low stretch poly/lycra fabric. This results in good support with some flexibility and is easier to fit.
Back band: Mid-weight stretch fabric with up to 50% stretch, such as nylon/spandex power mesh
Lace: Stretch lace with at least 20% stretch, with decorative edging (scallops), at least 6” (15 cm) wide for view A, and at least 8” (20 cm) wide for view B
Band elastic: Plush back band elastic (½"/12 mm or ¾"/19 mm depending on size) with optional picot edge
Underarm elastic: Plush back underarm elastic (3/8"/1 cm or ½"/12 mm) with optional picot edge
Strap elastic: ½" (12 mm) or ¾" (19 mm) strap elastic (depending on size)
Hook & eye: 3 or 4 rows (depending on size)
Rings & sliders: 2 x ½" (12 mm) or ¾” (19 mm) wide ring & slider sets (depending on size)
Underwire channeling: Plush backed underwire channeling
Underwires: Pair of rounded, regular underwires
Bow: Lingerie bow (optional)
Needle: Universal or microtex needle
Thread: Regular thread
Tools: Spray fabric adhesive (View B - optional), tailor’s ham or rolled up towel, walking foot for sewing machine (optional), press cloth