Sewing: 40's Style French Bra Pattern Depew 2016

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40's Style French Bra Pattern Depew 2016 Pattern

Category:

Sewing

Type:

Other

Skill Level:

Novice

Basic Skills Necessary:

Add seam allowances to a pattern.

Pattern Description:

This is a digital, print-at home pattern for an sexy little 1940's style bra. The pattern easily prints on your home printer and is ready to sew! The bra can be made from matching or contrasting fabrics, and would look lovely in lace, cotton, or silk...

The instructions are in English.

Be sure to check out the other 4 great patterns in the "5 Sexy French Ladies" pattern series from Mrs. Depew Vintage (See 2nd photo).

You can find a reproduction bra back closure very popular for French lingerie of this era here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/96221706/vintage-style-reproduction-french-bra?ga_search_query=bra%2Bback

You might also want to check out Underwear and Lingerie, a how-to sew lingerie e-book with everything you'll ever need to now!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/77464300/vintage-sewing-book-1930s-underwear-and

This is an original design based on a French brassiere advertisement from the 1940's. No vintage patterns were harmed in the making of this pattern.

Copyright Mrs. Depew Vintage, 2012.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Sizes 34"-38" bust.

Materials:

1/2 yard 35" or larger fabric or lace.
1 1/4 yards ribbon for straps.

You Will Also Need:

Matching thread.
Purchased bra back closure, hooks and eyes or buttons.