Bandeau Top FBA

+Preparation

Project Overview

Bandeau Top – FBA

Difficulty Level = Advanced Beginner

To get the best fit from your pattern you should go by your high bust measurement.

You will need to take 2 measurements when deciding which size is best for you:

● High bust – This is taken from under arms and across the top of your

bust (shown in YELLOW)

● and Full Bust (shown in BLUE)

You will need to make an FBA if the difference is 3 inches or more.

Here’s a guide to bust cup sizes:

● A cup = 1 inch bigger at full bust than top bust

● B cup = 2 inches bigger at full bust than top bust

● C cup = 3 inches bigger at full bust than top bust

● D cup = 4 inches bigger at full bust than top bust

● E cup = 5 inches bigger at full bust than top bust

● And so on…

Our ladies’ patterns are designed for a sewing C cup bust (B cup in most ready to wear bras). If you don’t fall into this size you may need to adjust your patterns, to get the best fit at the bust, armholes and across the back

[Project Line Drawing here]

Our Facebook group is a great place to get help, share your tips and creations! We are a friendly bunch, and we love to help and see what you have made.

Please read the full instructions before getting started.

Wash, dry, and press your fabric before starting your project. A bit of prep now prevents shrinking and means your garment will stay the same size you made it.

Never leave a child or baby unattended or allow to sleep in a garment made from one of our patterns with ties, snaps, buttons, or anything they could remove, choke on, or get caught on. Always use caution if you are unsure. We love our patterns, but we love your bundles of joy more!

Sizing

Size Range

Womens 1-10, Womens Curvy 6C-15C

Materials and Tools

You will need:

● Your Rebecca Page pattern

● Scissors

● Clear ruler

● Pattern paper for tracing your original Rebecca Page pattern, as we are

going to split and spread the pattern. I recommend something slightly

thicker than tissue paper, as this will tear too easily.

● Pen or pencil

● Sticky tape

+ Instructions

1 . Trace Pattern

1.1.1

Trace your Bodice pattern piece, adding all pattern markings.

2 . Adding Width

2.2.1

Find and mark the halfway point on the Bodice pattern piece, width ways (along the top and bottom edge).

2.2.2

Find and mark the halfway point on the Bodice pattern piece, length ways.

2.2.3

Draw a vertical line from the top to the bottom edge connecting the points marked in step 2.1.Draw a horizontal line from the center front edge to the back edge connecting the points marked in step 2.2.

2.2.4

Starting at the center front fold cut along the horizontal line to the back edge, leaving a small hinge.Then cut along the vertical lines, leaving a small hinge.

2.2.5

Slip a piece of paper underneath your pattern piece.Keeping the front edges aligned, adjust the horizontal cut line by the amount you need to increase by. For example, if you are a G cup, you need to add 2 inches.Adjust the center cut lines as you pivot, overlapping them slightly. Tape down to secure.

2.2.6

Draw a straight line at the center back edge from the top to the bottom.

2.2.7

Trace around the rest of the pattern piece. Cut it out, adding back the pattern markings e.g. fold line and grainline.

3 . Adding Length

3.3.1

Draw a straight line horizontally from the center front edge to the center back edge. This line can be anywhere on the pattern as long as it is straight. You’ll use this line as a balance line to keep the cut pattern pieces aligned once you have moved them.

3.3.2

Find and mark the halfway point on the pattern piece width ways (along the top and bottom edge).Draw a vertical line from the top to the bottom edge connecting the points.

3.3.3

Cut straight through the vertical line drawn in step 3.2. Place the pattern pieces onto another piece of paper.Using the horizontal balance line to keep the pieces aligned, spread the pieces apart using your calculated measurement. Tape the pieces down to secure.Draw new lines at the top and bottom pattern edges.