Jackie Sports BH - Pappersmönster

The Jackie Sports Bra is a unique style sports bra that caters to lift larger cup sizes without the “uniboob” look. The bra is supportive with firm stretch fabrics of 20-30%. Fabrics with stretch over 30% will not support larger breasts. For fabrics with less stretch, sizing up both the band and cup will be necessary. For use as a compression bra, go down one band and cup size, so if you measure as a 34D, you would go with the 32D. Versatility Plus! The Jackie Sports Bra pattern pieces are interchangeable with the Laurel & Christina Sports Bra pattern pieces, meaning you can use the front of one with the back of the other, or interchange the waistband styles for 3 very different style options! The Jackie Sports Bra covers a total of 182 different sizes from a 28A through a 52N. Detailed instructions are provided for changing elastic sizes. This pattern was designed to work with our 1 3/8” waistband elastic coded E32B8S or E32W8S. Determining Your Pattern Size This pattern was drafted based on the stretch of our amazing 1 3/8” or 35mm plush strap/waistband elastic. To test whether your elastic matches the stretch that this pattern was designed for, place 2 pins on your elastic, exactly 5” or 12.5cm apart. Stretch the elastic to the fullest stretch, if you hit 10” or 25cm, your elastic matches mine. If you are using an elastic that is more restrictive of a stretch, with a stretch to 6 1/2” - 7 1/2” or 16cm - 19cm, add one band to the band measurement determined below by the chart. To determine your size, measure your under bust snugly. Round to the nearest whole number and add 1” or 2” to get to the next even number. This is your band size. For example, you measure 32.5”, round up to 33 then add 1” for a 34 Band. Take your full bust measurement in your best fitting bra. If the bra does not situate the breast tissue up (meaning they sag), then your measurements will not be correct. You may need some assistance to help hold the breast up to measure the fullest point of your bust. Take this measurement and round to the nearest whole number. The number of inches in difference from the band size and your full bust measurement relates to the bra cup size. Bra and Sports Bra Pattern Size Charts - see picture Supply List Fashion Fabrics: Recommendation of spandex tricot, supplex spandex or similar athletic weight jerseys of 200-320 gsm (5-8 ounces). Pattern was designed for 20% stretch across the body, but works well for up to 30% stretch. For high impact and to restrict bounce, keep stretch in the length to under 20%. Higher stretch and Spandex content over 20% may require sizing down the cup for more support on larger cup sizes. Scuba fabric can be used as it is very firm with very little stretch (I recommend going up one cup size if using scuba). With most stretch fabrics, be sure you have quality ballpoint or stretch needles in a size 90/14 or higher. Lining Fabrics: Recommendation of spandex tricot, power net or wicking or absorbent fabrics such as bamboo and hemp jersey may also serve nicely as a lining fabric. Weight 120-250 gsm depending on support needed. 1/4” or 6 mm Elastic: Plain elastic or lingerie elastic measuring 1/4” or 6 mm in width is used on the neckline. 1 3/8” or 35 mm Plush Elastic: Designed for use with our 35 mm plush elastic available in black or white. Other elastics are suitable and the width can be altered. Separating Zipper & 2 Zipper Stops: Recommendation of 8” (20 cm) zipper with molded plastic/resin teeth #5. Hook & Eye Tape: Approximately 8” (20 cm) in length needed of 2” (5 cm) spacing hook and eye tape. Black and white tape is available on our website in this spacing. Total width of eye tape 1 3/4” or 4.5 cm. For individuals not able to obtain this tape, we recommend using the add-on pattern of the zipper shield. Products with the item code HE111W2 and HE111B2 are suited perfectly for this. See supply list in picture 3 & 4 Strap Elastic & Hardware: Utilize elastics widths between 1/2” or 12 mm to 1” or 25 mm. Cut two straps in a length of 8.5” or 21 cm. This length can vary based on the amount of adjustment needed. Matching hardware for elastic plus 2 rings or 2 slides for one size larger for front strap attachment. See the following chart. Refer to this chart for altering the front strap attachment. The 35 mm slides can twist when attached to the front, so unless you opt to utilize cut & sew foam for the front, I recommend using a 25mm ring in its place. Interfacing: Only a small amount is needed to reinforce the tabs and/or zipper shield that cover the zipper and a strip to stabilize the center front. Cut & Sew Foam: Only a small amount (4" x 12") is used for the strap on the strap lining pattern. To create a more stabilized front, you can cut an additional layer of cut and sew foam and place between the layers. To utilize cut & sew foam, remove all seam allowances off of the pattern pieces, including 3/8” or 10 mm off the center front to keep bulk down for applying the zipper. Seams can then be zigzaged together, butting the edges together. This construction step is not demonstrated in these directions.