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Vintage Brassieres & Bras Pattern

Name: PDF - 1940s Sewing Pattern - Lady's Brassieres, Bra Lingerie WWII - Bust 34” (87.6cm)
Rating: 5.00 (4 reviews)

Set of Women’s "Easy to Sew" Brassieres. Update your lingerie with a choice of bras in three styles, the backless option is perfect for a low back outfit, or regular fastening.

Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.

Sizes

Bust: 34" (87.6cm)

International Pattern Size Chart

Vintage Pattern Size	Bust (inches)	Bust (cm)	UK Size	France Size	Germany Size	Italy Size	Spain Size	US / Canada Size
12	30	76.2	4 – 6	34	32	38	34	0 – 2
14	32	81.3	6 – 8	36	34	40	36	2 – 4
16	34	86.4	8 – 10	38	36	42	38	4 – 6
18	36	91.4	10 – 12	40	38	44	40	6 – 8
20	38	96.5	12 – 14	42	40	46	42	8 – 10
40	40	101.6	14 – 16	44	42	48	44	10 – 12
42	42	106.7	16 – 18	46	44	50	46	12 – 14
44	44	111.8	18 – 20	48	46	52	48	14 – 16
46	46	116.8	20 – 22	50	48	54	50	16 – 18
48	48	121.9	22 – 24	52	50	56	52	18 – 20
50	50	127	24 – 26	54	52	58	54	20 – 22
52	52	132.1	26 – 28	56	54	60	56	22 – 24
54	54	137.2	28 – 30	58	56	62	58	24 – 26

Use the size chart above to find your closest modern-day size equivalent in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the USA or Canada, using your bust measurement in inches or centimetres.

How to Measure Your Bust

Wear a well-fitting bra.
Wrap a measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust.
Keep the tape level across your back and comfortably snug, without pulling it tight.
Record your measurement in inches or centimetres and compare it with our size chart.

For the best fit, always choose your pattern size based on your body measurements, not your usual shop size. Always check your bust measurement before ordering!

For more information about how pattern sizes can slightly vary between brands and decade, how to measure yourself, what is ease etc, please visit our Vintage Sizing Explained.

Sewing Notions

Matching thread

Fabric Amounts

NOTE: Minimum seams of ½” allowed on all edges. All finished edges are marked by small perforations.
View A
27” Fabric, 3/8 yd.
36” to 39” Fabric, 3/8 yd.
3/8 yd. of Net to Line if Lace is used 72” Net (Cut Double), 3/8 yd.
5/8” Elastic, 1/8 yd.
View B
27” Fabric, ½ yd.
36” Fabric, 3/8 yd.
39” Fabric, 3/8 yd.
3/8 yd. of Net to Line if Lace is used 72” Net (Cut Double), 3/8 yd.
5/8” Elastic, 7/8 yd.
View C
27” Fabric, 3/8 yd.
36” to 39” Fabric, 3/8 yd.
3/8 yd. of Net to Line if Lace is used 72” Net (Cut Double), 3/8 yd.
¼” Elastic for Shoulder Straps Etc., 1 7/8 yds.

NET FOOTING OR BIAS FOLD TAPE
VIEW A
3/8”, 2 yds.
VIEWS B AND C
3/8”, 1 ¾ yds.

Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide

Yards to Centimeter

Imperial	Metric
⅛ yard	11.4cm
¼ yard	22.9cm
⅓ yard	30.5cm
⅜ yard	34.3cm
½ yard	45.7cm
⅝ yard	57.2cm
⅔ yard	61cm
¾ yard	68.6cm
1 yard	91.4cm
1¼ yard	114.3cm
1½ yard	137.2cm
1¾ yard	160cm
2 yards	182.9cm
2¼ yards	205.7cm
2½ yards	228.6cm
2¾ yards	251.5cm
3 yards	274.3cm
3½ yards	320cm
4 yards	365.8cm

Inches to Millimeters/Centimeter

Imperial	Metric
⅛"	3mm
¼"	6mm
⅓"	8mm
⅜"	10mm
½"	12mm
⅝"	16mm
⅔"	17mm
¾"	19mm
1"	2.5cm
1¼"	3.2cm
1½"	3.8cm
1¾"	4.4cm
2"	5.1cm
2¼"	5.7cm
2½"	6.4cm
2¾"	7.0cm
3"	7.6cm
3¼"	8.25cm
3½"	8.9cm
4"	10.2cm
4½"	11.4cm
5"	12.7cm
5½"	14cm
6"	15.2cm
7"	17.8cm
8"	20.3cm
9"	22.9cm
10"	25.4cm
11"	28cm
12"	30.5cm

Roll Width (Inches to Centimeters)

Imperial	Centimeters
35"	88.9cm
36"	91.44cm
38"	96.52cm
39"	99.06cm
42"	106.68cm
48"	121.92cm
54"	137.16cm

Seam Allowances

Imperial	Metric
¼"	6mm
⅜"	10mm
½"	12mm
⅝"	16mm
¾"	19mm

Recommended Fabrics

It is wise to select completely shrunk washable fabrics so that garments made from them will not shrink out of fit. See our Fabric Partners

Skill Level

Beginner

What You Will Receive

After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to simply download at home, formatted for both 8.5"x11" Letter and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size, full scale pattern pieces.

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