This is a print-at-home sewing pattern for a show-stopping 1930s Ladies' Brassiere and Tap Panties.
This charming little set can be sewn in 2 styles. Style 1 is an uplift bra that fastens at the center back, with optional lace edging, bias binding, elastic back closure, and elastic-ended self-fabric straps. The panties include a side placket closure (with snaps, buttons, or hooks) and a bias-faced waist.
Style 2 is a bra for evening wear with a cross-over ribbon and elastic strap fastened at the front. The panties may be made with or without lace and the full-sized applique/ embroidery motif (pattern included!).
Detailed, illustrated instructions include how to sew with lace, net, or face the bra with sheer fabrics for version 2.
Both versions of tap panties are cut on the bias for a beautiful fit and include a two-piece inset gusset.
SIZING:
Size: MULTISIZE!
32 - 34 - 36 - 38 - 40 - 42 - 44 - 46 - 48 - 50" bust sizes are all included.
The Panties include sizes 27 through 45" waist and a 35 through 53" hip.
The original pattern is drafted in a B-Cup size average. However, detailed and illustrated instructions are included for raising or lowering the cup size.
For Fabric, please see the photos.
Notions:
Style 1 AND 2: matching thread, hooks and eyes, buttons, 1 1/4 yards of 1/2 inch wide lingerie elastic.
Style 2: 1 yard 1/2 inch wide ribbon for shoulder straps or purchased straps.
Optional for either style if desired: 1 1/8 yards of 1/4 inch wide lace edging for brassiere, 1/2 yard of net or facing fabric, 2-3 skeins of embroidery floss for applique transfer design.
Don't have a printer? This pattern is also available in a full-sized paper version.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
The fully-illustrated instructions are in English and include full lessons in applique stitch and sewing with lace.
This pattern is specially formatted to print with sizes as layers. If you have Adobe reader, you can select which layer/ size you want to print and hide the others you don’t! A color printer will not be necessary for this pattern but is helpful.
Number of pages to print:
Pattern: 28-30 pages depending on your size.
Instructions: 18 very detailed pages (but MOST of those pages don't need to be printed).
You might also be interested in our book Underwear and Lingerie. It goes into great detail on lingerie sewing and finishing techniques including lace appliqué, closures, plackets, trimmings, straps, and more.
Or click here for our entire collection of lingerie sewing books and resources.
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