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Nursing Mama Bralette

Nursing Mama Bralette

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Finally! A bra pattern dedicated just to breastfeeding mamas!  No add-on, no hacks...  It's all right there in the pattern.  This is the same bra we custom made for our clients for two years.  The fit is ideal for breastfeeding mamas - it's supportive, yet has enough flex for changing breasts.     

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Pattern options:  Choose from a short fabric waistband, a wide elastic waistband, or a longline waistband.  Rear hook/eye closure or pull on style.  Two sling options - full coverage or side slings.  Either sling type can be finished with exposed serging or enclosed seams.

Difficulty:  There are some advanced techniques in the pattern, such as inseam elastic, darts, and elastic straps.  However we've added lots of videos to help beginners!  There are minimal pattern pieces and you can easily tell which is which.  

Fabric:  Horizontal stretch of at least 50% (70% preferred). Light vertical stretch needed. Vertical stretch of up to 50% is okay. Bamboo/spandex, merino wool rib knit, merino/spandex, cotton/spandex, yoga knit, swim knit. Fabric weight of 10oz or 220gsm and up recommended.

Yardage:  About one yard total for both layers.  

Special supplies needed:  Bra strapping with rings and sliders.  Nursing clips.  Shop our supplies section for kits.

Maternity friendly:  Yes, use current body measurements. 

Nursing friendly:  Yes.  We included instructions to take out the nursing access once you've weaned.

Size range:  40 base size combinations. plus extra 28" underbust band and back pieces.  These cover from a 35" bust to 58.5" bust.  Up to 18" difference between bust and underbust (P Cup).  All sizes are included in one pattern!  

Fit:  Fits looser than most bralettes, to allow for engorgement.  Still snug and supportive.  Should be difficult to pull on, but fit comfortably once on.

Pockets: N/A

Time to complete:   Start to finish is about one hour.

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About our Patterns

Sizing

We aim for inclusive patterns that fit all bodies. If you don't see your size on this pattern, send us a message and we'll add it in!

Our size charts offer both metric and imperial measurements.

Seam Allowance

All of our patterns have a standard, 3/8" or 1 cm seam allowance.

Print Internationally

Our tiles have two layers, labeled A4 and Letter. US printers use the Letter layer, and everyone else can use A4!

Trimless Tiles

We designed our tiles to save paper and be easy to assemble. Place the guidelines on top of each other and tape or glue. The letter layer has solid guidelines with a star in each corner. The A4 layer has dashed guidelines with a circle in each corner. Each page has a number, and the tutorial has an assembly chart.

All of our files offer layers, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need.

Copyshop Printing

A0 pages are 33.25" by 60" and are printable at most copyshops. We design ours to be printable in black and white. There are no passwords on any of our files. Our A0 files have layers, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need.

Projector Optimized Files

Every pattern comes with a projector optimized pdf file. See what our projector file includes here.

All of our patterns are drafted digitally and tested with a projector in our paper-free studio.

Video + Picture Tutorial

We use pictures in our tutorials, not line drawings. We add in videos of steps that testers have a hard time understanding.

Bookmarks

Our tutorial has a table of contents, along with bookmarks. This allows you to quickly get to the page you need.

Updates

When a pattern is updated, you will get an email notification. We allow our testers access to our entire pattern catalog, which means we get continual feedback on our patterns.

Download Instructions

Each download contains a zipped (compressed) file, for downloading all the files at once.  Download the .zip file, right click on the file and select "extract all". 

We also include each file individually, if you wish to download each file separately.

Merino Wool

Want to use merino wool to make this? Check out our article with tips on sewing with merino wool and where to buy it.

Facebook Support Group

Show off your makes in our Facebook Group. Ask questions and learn more about our testing process.

Sewalongs

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Customer Reviews

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Leisha
Most comfortable bra in my draw

This pattern is well written and easy to follow. Taking care when measuring will give you a well fitting comfortable bra. Different fabric will result in slightly different fits but I love how easy and fast I was able to sew it even though I was nervous when making the first 1. Made 1 from bamboo cotton its so soft and 1 from spandex which gives a slightly firmer fit.

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Mickie B
Cute, Comfy, Great Support!

Easy to assemble with clear instructions, fast responses in their Facebook group with any questions! I will be making more!