Buy the Adrian Transgender Bra and Panty sewing pattern from Madalynne. The Adrian pattern includes one underwire bra (View A) and two panties (Views B and C).
View A is a full band, underwire bra with scalloped lace edges on the upper cups, a hook and eye closure at the centre back, and adjustable shoulder straps.
Views B and C are basic, high-waisted silhouettes. View B has a wide gusset for tucking and View C has an extended gusset with more volume for not tucking.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a
– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is
Suggested fabrics and fabric requirements:
1 YD MAIN FABRIC: Fabric for all pieces. Pattern was designed to be made with fabrics that have 8-20% spandex. Recommended fabric is stretch all over lace with one edge having a scallop finish.
1 YD LINING FABRIC: Fabric for lining all pieces except bra cups. Pattern was designed to be lined with fabrics that have 8-20% spandex. Recommended lining for bra frame and back band is power net. Recommended lining for panty is stretch mesh.
Sizing:
Bra: Band sizes 36 - 46 and cup sizes AA - C. Please check the designer's size chart.
To determine band size, measure around your ribcage, also called your underbust. Be sure to keep the tape measure snug and level all the way around.
To determine cup size, measure around the fullest part of your bust. You can wear no bra, a sports bra or a lightly lined bra while measuring. Again, keep the tape measure level and snug all the way around. Subtract your underbust measurement from your full bust measurement, and then refer to the size chart.
Panty: S - 3X (approx. UK 10 - 26, based on our ). Please also check the designer's size chart.
Notions: Polyester thread; microtex or stretch needle; 3 yd picot elastic, 1/2"" wide; 0.75 yd clear elastic, 1/4"" wide; 1 pair underwires, size varies; 1 yd strap elastic, 3/4"" wide; 1 pair ring and sliders, 3/4"" wide; 1 pair hook and eye, 3 x 3 wide; 3 yd picot panty elastic, 1/4""-3/8"" wide; cotton jersey (swatch); polylaminate foam (swatch) // Optional: 28 mm rotary cutter; spray adhesive.
PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (17 pages for bra, 15 pages for panty); US letter print-at-home pattern (17 pages for bra, 15 pages for panty); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet for bra, 1 sheet for panty). This pattern has layers so you can print just the size(s) you need. Note: There are no borders on the print-at-home pattern. The pages should be joined with no overlap. This pattern is designed to be printed in colour.
Note: You might also be interested in the Madalynne has created to accompany her patterns. These contain all the notions you need for your sewing project.
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