Banksia Bralette Sewing Pattern PDF

The Banksia Bralette [pronounced like Banksy-a] is the bralette you won’t want to take off! Designed for larger bodies and a range of cup sizes, the unique slings separate the breasts and provide light support. No more sweaty uniboob! The edges are finished with soft fold-over elastic and the generous coverage is comfortable, practical, and beautiful. The Banksia Bralette can be sewn entirely on a domestic sewing machine with a zigzag stitch, or certain steps can be completed with an overlocker/serger.

The Banksia Swimsuit Expansion expands the possibilities of the Banksia Bralette pattern, providing the extra pattern pieces needed to make a two-piece swimsuit and a tank with a built-in bralette.

Difficulty 2/5

 

Sizes Available:

Sizes A-M

38-64" (97-162cm) Bust

There are multiple cup size options and there are narrow shoulder shoulder pieces for both cup sizes.

(see size chart in images)

If our sizes are too small to include you, we will grade our patterns up for you. Please get in touch with us here.

If you're unsure about what size to use, you can always email your measurements to help@munaandbroad.com for specific sizing advice.

Finished Garment Measurements:

• Please select your size based primarily on your under bust measurement

• Because the support is provided with slings and not cups, the bralette will accommodate a wide range of breast shapes and sizes

• If you have a narrow shoulders, your upper bust might indicate you have a larger sewing cup size than your actual breast size. If you know you have narrow shoulders, please use the “narrow shoulder” pieces that are provided

N.B. Sewing cup sizes are different to bra cup sizes and are calculated using the difference between the over bust and full bust measurements. This bralette was drafted for a D cup (4” difference between over bust and full bust measurement) or a B cup (2” difference). Pieces for narrow shoulders are included for both cup sizes.

Suggested Fabric:

This pattern is designed for 4-way stretch (stretches both horizontally and vertically) knit fabric with good recovery. For the outer fabric, we suggest at least 5% spandex. Suggested blends include: bamboo/spandex, cotton/spandex, rayon/spandex.

You will also need to source Powernet (sometimes called Powermesh). Please ensure this is Powernet/Powermesh (typically used for bra bands or shapewear) and not stretch mesh (typically used in dancewear). It will feel very firm when stretched.

 Nellie Joans stocks everything you need for the Banksia and the Banksia Swim Expansion

Fabric Yardage:

All sizes, most support (powermesh lined front and back pieces and 2x slings)

• 0.5m/0.6 yards of 150cm (60”) wide 4 way stretch knit fabric

• 0.8m/0.9 yards of 150cm (60”) wide powernet

Notions:

2.5m/2.75 yards, 5/8” (15mm) wide Fold-over Elastic

1.4m/1.5y yards, 1.5” (38mm) or 1.25” (30mm) ribbed, non-roll waistband elastic

See what elastic we recommend

Fabric yardage for this pattern is calculated with the most supportive option (D cup, fully lined with powernet, D cup slings). If you require less support you may need different yardage, read more here about the support options.

Our videos and blogs:

Support options for your Banksia Bralette on the blog

Fabric and Elastic for your Banksia on the blog

Banksia Bralette Support options video

Banksia Bralette elastic options video

Banksia Bralette fabric options video

Banksia Bralette sew-along video

Where to buy Banksia Bralette supplies

 

Banksia Bralette inspo:

Check out the hashtag, #BanksiaBralette

The Banksia Bralette will work great under our Torrens Box Top, or our Waikerie Shirt and makes a perfect matching set with our high-waisted Kapunda Undies, but is also a perfect match with our Waratah Undies and Period Undies.

Use the Banksia Swimsuit Expansion to turn your Banksia Bralette into a two-piece swimsuit, or a tank with built-in bralette support.

The Banksia Tank from the Banksia Swimsuit Expansion can be made in the same outer fabric as your Banksia Bralette, and provides a great option for everyday wear, loungewear or even perfect for PJs. Read more about making a Banksia Tank here.