Enjoy my free sewing pattern for the Va-Voom Bullet Bra, along with with the bullet bra sew-along
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Thanks for your pattern and instructions! I'm still new to machine sewing and adjusting patterns, but after four tries with minor adjustments each time( I was using some of my husband's old shirts to practise on LOL) I have a wonderful bra that fits! I'm hoping to never buy a bra again :D
I have a couple of dresses from the 40s/50s era that I am so excited to try with a bullet bra once I make one...the dresses look lovely on me but the darts are off with modern undergarments.
I'm not a very standard bra size... 30C. I end up buying A, B or C depending on cut. With that being said, I'm making the C cup pattern in a thin satin/spandex. I've made the muslin, everything seemed fine.
I've sewn the spiral on the cups and the tip looks like a droopy nipple when draped over me. Prior to the spiral, it seemed like it was going to fit beautifully.
I'm mulling over these possibilities A: my breast comes in a little too short, and I should alter the pattern. B: the spiral needs to be very tight at the apex point. C: perhaps I should ditch the spiral and use lines.
Wondering if you have insight into remedying a droopy tip.
I do! Most breasts can't fill out that tiny tip so women made bullet bra pads back then to fill them out! There's a you tube video tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1B8gmN3kPo
You can also ditch the spiral stitching all together. Its a great 40s shape without. Maybe even sew a much larger spiral so its less pointy?
HI Brittany First of all thanks for your bullet bra pattern. Nevertheless I nee soome help, I made the size C bra and it was too tight and to0 pointy after i stiched the spirals. So I made anotherone size DD I tried it on without the spiral and I was OK, but once again when i stiched the spirals, it was too tight and to0 pointy I undid th e spiral on the size C and then the bra was alright! I have a What Katie did bra size C like yoursand it fits So my question is: Should I cut the cups on the bias? Or do yo have any idea what I did wrong. Thanks for your help a lot Sorry if I sound silly, but it's my first attempt making bra
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This bra looks fantastic!
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THIS bra makes me want to sew my own bras, so I can have outrageously pretty bras TOO!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your pattern and instructions! I'm still new to machine sewing and adjusting patterns, but after four tries with minor adjustments each time( I was using some of my husband's old shirts to practise on LOL) I have a wonderful bra that fits! I'm hoping to never buy a bra again :D
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ReplyDeleteI have a couple of dresses from the 40s/50s era that I am so excited to try with a bullet bra once I make one...the dresses look lovely on me but the darts are off with modern undergarments.
ReplyDeleteIs there a pattern for padding for the bras?
Does the fabric have to stretch?
ReplyDeleteNope! I used quilters cotton for mine! Very comfy and breathable in the summer :)
DeleteHello Brittany,
ReplyDeleteFirst, I want to thank you for this pattern.
I'm not a very standard bra size... 30C. I end up buying A, B or C depending on cut. With that being said, I'm making the C cup pattern in a thin satin/spandex. I've made the muslin, everything seemed fine.
I've sewn the spiral on the cups and the tip looks like a droopy nipple when draped over me. Prior to the spiral, it seemed like it was going to fit beautifully.
I'm mulling over these possibilities
A: my breast comes in a little too short, and I should alter the pattern.
B: the spiral needs to be very tight at the apex point.
C: perhaps I should ditch the spiral and use lines.
Wondering if you have insight into remedying a droopy tip.
I do! Most breasts can't fill out that tiny tip so women made bullet bra pads back then to fill them out! There's a you tube video tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1B8gmN3kPo
DeleteYou can also ditch the spiral stitching all together. Its a great 40s shape without. Maybe even sew a much larger spiral so its less pointy?
Thanks so much!!!!
DeleteWhere can I get the pattern. I sew for old times burlesque costume and would love a bra like this for my costume. Any girdle patterns?
ReplyDeleteDo you have a D cup model for a pattern yet? Thanks xx
ReplyDeleteHI Brittany
ReplyDeleteFirst of all thanks for your bullet bra pattern. Nevertheless I nee soome help, I made the size C bra and it was too tight and to0 pointy after i stiched the spirals. So I made anotherone size DD I tried it on without the spiral and I was OK, but once again when i stiched the spirals, it was too tight and to0 pointy
I undid th e spiral on the size C and then the bra was alright!
I have a What Katie did bra size C like yoursand it fits
So my question is: Should I cut the cups on the bias? Or do yo have any idea what I did wrong.
Thanks for your help a lot
Sorry if I sound silly, but it's my first attempt making bra