Josephine is not really a bra; rather, it is a stylization of an historical overbust corset with adjustable straps. This garment is made of thick cotton fabric; plastic bones inserted (whalebone or metal corset bones can be used). All edges are finished with bias tape made from the same fabric. It fastens at the back with hooks and eyes.

The height of the band under the bust is 4 cm. Thus, the fastener is below the usual level and this garment may be suitable for some open back dresses. The straps are slightly shifted towards the shoulders, which allows you to wear dresses with a more open neckline.

All my bras sewn on conventional sewing machine with the function of a zig-zag.

Please note: this is not ready-made pattern. This listing is for personalized bra pattern according to your individual measurements. This means that your custom sewing pattern is only ready after I receive your custom measurements. You will get a pattern exactly your size.

After completing the purchase, you can download the files: sewing instructions, instructions on how to take measurements, instructions on how to calculate stretch recovery coefficient for elastic fabric. These measurements are different from the usual ones. For universal patterns, 2 measurements are taken – bust and under bust. Since I am making a personalized tailor made pattern, I need more measurements and they may not be familiar to you. Most likely, you have never taken such measurements. This is the difference in the design methodology.

Some measurements may be new and unfamiliar to you. But they are necessary to draw an exact individual pattern. Remember that the success of our venture depends entirely on accurate measurements.

Also, measurement notation is not familiar to you. I named them as they are entered in my program. Please pay attention!

You need to take the necessary measurements as indicated. Write down this information in the same form (number, measurement designation) and send it to me by e-mail. Processing of your order will begin only after I receive your letter. I will send you a pattern in PDF format within 2 working days from the date of receipt of your letter.

I do not use a conventional measurement system. The main measure that I use is the horizontal arc (HD), in centimeters (see the picture). Simply put, you need to take this measurement between the ends of the underwire through the protruding point of the chest, horizontally. The dimensions of my sewing patterns are according to this measurement (if your measurement of HD is 23 cm, then you need size 23). This enables an individual approach to the creation of patterns. In the usual way, the pattern is created according to the difference between two dimensions (bust and under bust girth), but within this framework a wide variety of shapes and sizes is possible.

There are ready-made patterns for this bustier in my shop.

This pattern is at an easy/intermediate level. Previous sewing experience is recommended.

Materials and supplies:

*Paper pattern;

*Sewing machine;

*Scissors;

*Sewing thread;

*Natural fabric (linen, cotton; 0.7 m of each type ̶ for the top and for the lining);

*Strap elastic (about 80 cm/32 inches); the strap width should match the size of your rings and sliders for secure straps that stay in place;

*Rings and sliders;

*Interfacing material (batting, etc);

*10 plastic corset bones or whalebone;

*Hook and eye closure;

*Bias tape maker to make the bias tape 12 mm (1/2 inch) wide; patchwork cutting mat and rotary cutter. If you don’t have these tools, you can do without them. Then you need to cut the fabric with scissors to make the bias tape, and do everything by hand.

It is very convenient to use a special tailor’s ham https://www.inspireuplift.com/Bra-Ham-Sewing-Pattern-Half-Ball-Ham-Pattern-Tailor/iu/14851 . This round tailor’s ham is an indispensable item when sewing a bra. It makes it possible to give the correct shape to round seams when ironing. For its sewing, bra pattern was used; its shape fits all of my sewing patterns.

This pattern is a work of authorship. Designed exclusively for your personal use. It is forbidden to transmit, forward to other people, publish, any other distribution. Please don’t sell or redistribute ANY copies of this pattern VIA EMAIL OR PRINTED or in any other form.

Feel free to message me with any questions! Let me know if something is not clear to you, I will try to help you. Please contact me if you have any problems with your order.