Description
Make your own luxury lingerie with the Mésange — a stunning underwire bra sewing pattern for most cup sizes. — a medium coverage plunge-style bra PDF sewing pattern for sizes 28AA to 48H.
This beginner-to-intermediate bra sewing pattern features a flattering one-piece darted cup (sewn lined or unlined) and two band options: a classic full band or an elegant longline band. Designed for stretch lace fabrics, the Mésange bra lets your fabric shine with a plunging neckline and scalloped edges.
Perfect for sewists who want a well-fitted, handmade bra that matches their unique shape.
What’s included in this underwire bra sewing pattern?
- Illustrated sewing instructions (PDF)
- Layered, printable PDF pattern
- Fit guide for adjustments
- Wire chart
Available sizes: 28AA – 48H
Pairs beautifully with the Merle Panties pattern for a matching set.
Skill Level: the Mésange Bra is recommended for advanced makers. The construction process, while not difficult, does require precision sewing, and you may need to make fitting adjustments.
See below for an overview of the required materials, and to read more information about sizing and underwires.
The exact amount of materials that you’ll need for Mésange will depend on your size and which version you will make.
Full Band/Short version:
-0.5-1.5m (½-1¾ yd) stretch lace band (recommended width: 14-18cm, 5½-7″) with 35% stretch in the direction of greatest stretch, and 20% stretch in the opposite direction (for cups)
-0.5-0.75m (20″-30″) flat, 4mm-wide elastic (to finish scalloped lace cup edges)
-20 x 60 cm (8″ x 25″) non-stretch fabric (for the cradle)
-20 x 60 cm (8″ x 25″) powernet (for back band)
-60-100cm (25″-40″) underband elastic, 11-18mm (⅜”- ¾”) wide (for underband)
-60-100cm (25″-40″) foldover elastic, 15-20mm (⅝-¾”) or picot elastic, 7-11mm (¼-⅜”) (for upper back, under arms)
-1 hook and eye closure, 38 mm / 1 ½” (cups AA-C) or 57 mm / 2 ¼” (cups D-H)
-60-100cm (25″-40″) underwire channeling
-1 pair of plunge-style underwires
-1.1-1.4m (1¼-1½ yd) strap elastic, 12mm-width (½”)
-1 set of 12mm ring and sliders
-Optional: up to 50x70cm (20″-28″) stretch lining fabric (stretch mesh or stretch tulle at least 20% stretch) (for cup lining)
-Optional: up to 25cm (10″) plastic boning and additional underwire channeling for side seams
Longline version:
-1-2m (1.1-2.2 yd) stretch lace band (recommended width: 17-25cm, 6¾”-10″) with 35% stretch in the direction of greatest stretch, and 20% stretch in the opposite direction (for cups)
-0.5-0.75m (20″-30″) flat, 4mm-wide elastic (to finish scalloped lace cup edges)
-25 x 60 cm (10″ x 25″) non-stretch fabric (for the cradle)
-25 x 60 cm (10″ x 25″) powernet (for the back band)
-60-100cm (25″-40″) underband elastic, 11-18 mm (⅜”- ¾”) wide
-60-100cm (25″-40″) foldover elastic, 15-20mm (⅝-¾”) or picot elastic, 7-11mm (¼-⅜”)
-1 hook and eye closure, 75mm / 3″ (cups AA-C) or 95mm / 3 ¾” (cups D-H)
-0.75-1.2m (30″-50″) underwire channeling
-1 pair of plunge-style underwires
-50cm (½ yd) boning (not metal)
-1.2-1.5 m (50″-60″) strap elastic, 12mm-width (½”)
-1 set of 12mm ring and sliders
-Optional: up to 50x70cm stretch lining fabric (stretch mesh or stretch tulle at least 20% stretch) (for cup lining)
-Optional: an additional 40cm plastic boning and underwire channeling for side seams
This listing is for the Mésange Bra PDF sewing pattern; this is a digital product and you will not receive a physical product when you order this. After payment is completed, you will receive an email with links to download your PDF files. Please download the files and save them onto your device (not your mobile phone). You will need the free Acrobat reader to open the files and to use the layers. More info on how layers work can be found here.
We love to see your Mésange Bras! Share your creations with us on Instagram with #hariitolingerie and #mesangebra.
Due to the digital nature of this product, no refunds will be issued.
© Hari Ito Lingerie 2021
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