BRAugust Day 28 - Fantasy Project

Finally finished this UFO project that has been sitting on my desk for months - just in time for Day 28 of #BRAugust - Fantasy Project! This is my fantasy project as it ticks all of the requirements:

  • Nursing Access

  • Pretty/Sexy

  • Lightweight and breathable

  • Fakes a small(er) waist and smoother silouette

It’s a tall order - (how many “sexy” or even just “pretty” nursing bras have you seen in stores or online?) but this bra does all of that and more. Details below.

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PATTERN

This is the Labellum bra pattern with my “usual” adjustments. Grading the BCD down to 4.0” and narrowing the center gore [tutorial HERE]. I probably should have taken out a wedge from the side seam for my torso shape but its wearable as-is. No other pattern mods.

FABRICS & CONSTRUCTION

This bra used the last 20” or so of my Autumn Bliss Embroidered Lace from Europe. It wasn’t quite enough for the cups so I supplemented with black bra tulle for the powerbar and cradle. Think it worked rather well and will likely use this lace maximizing trick again. Bra is lined with a brown sheer cup lining and jacquard powernet for the back wings. Sheer cup lining is great in our 99°F (37°C) summers - supportive and lightweight while being very breathable.

This longline version of the Labellum hits my natural waist (one nice thing about being short-waisted!) so the combination of the wide plush elastic and boning really creates some nice curves on my cylindrical torso. Its like wearing a bra + shapewear in one! Of course, since I am nursing, I had to add the internal sling + nursing clips for access.

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