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Rockabilly Bra Top Pattern
WOMEN’S SET OF BRA TOPS: Style I is cut in two pieces and held in place with elastic casing at the upper and lower edges. In Style II, the upper and lower sections are faced. Tie ends, tacked to the front seam, may be tied around the neck or in a bow at the centre front. Styles III and IV, fitted with darts, are faced and button in the back. The shoulder straps, in Style III, are adjustable in front and seamed to the back. A cable cord, drawn through casing at the centre front, fastens into a bow and a band finishes the lower edge. In Style IV, a tie is tacked at the centre front and ties into a knot. A neck strap supports the bra.
Offered here as; Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Bust 34” (87.6cm) - 36" (91.4cm)
Waist 26” (66cm)
Hips 36" (91.4cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
STYLE I AND II: - 1 Spool of Thread. STYLE III AND IV: - 1 Spool of Thread; 2 Buttons.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
FABRIC REQUIRED – WITHOUT NAP OR ONE WAY DESIGN
NOTE: - Additional material is required when: - not pre-shrunk – matching stripes, nap materials and plaids – for extra seam allowance when material ravels.
STYLE I
35” or 39” fabric, 3/8 yd.
ELASTIC – ½” wide, 1 7/8 yds.
STYLE II – ALL ONE FABRIC – LENGTHWISE STRIPED FABRIC
35” fabric, 7/8 yd.
39” fabric, 7/8 yd.
STYLE II UPPER SECTION OF ONE COLOR
35” fabric, 5/8 yd.
39” fabric, ½ yd.
STYLE II LOWER SECTION OF ONE COLOR
35” or 39” fabric, ½ yd.
STRAP
35” or 39” fabric, ¼ yd.
STYLE III
35” fabric, 7/8 yd.
39” fabric, ¾ yd.
CABLE CORD – 3/8” wide, 7/8 yd.
STYLE IV – LENGTHWISE STRIPED FABRIC
35” fabric, 1 yd.
39” fabric, 7/8 yd.
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
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
Recommended Fabrics
Sharkskin, rayon jersey, spun rayon, pique, chintz, seersucker, chambray, gingham See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Beginner
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
If you select a Paper Pattern, you will receive a true to scale reproduction sewing pattern printed on A0 premium paper, along with instructions, and a full-colour front cover. Your pattern will arrive, in a clear resealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age-related wear and tear.
