Frieda Partial Band Bra Pattern

The Pin Up Girls Frieda Partial Band Bra by Bra Makers Supply

This is a partial band bra pattern and is the sister pattern to the Freya Full Band Pattern. Design features include an s -curve seam on the upper cup. There are 3 views for the upper cup with this bra; 

• the use of self fabric with fold over binding
• sheer fabric with elastic trim 
• lace edging

Sizing

This pattern uses the Bottom Cup Depth (BCD) method which allows for a more unique fit to yourself. This pattern goes up to a BCD of 6"

We stock Bra Makers Supply underwires which can be found here

Supplies

• 0.5 m (.5 yd) of low-stretch knit such as Duoplex for the cups, frame and straps
• 0.3 m (.33 yd) of firm power net or very firm stretch knit fabric
• 0.6 m (0.66 yd) or less of lace edging 6” (15 cm) wide if making view C
• 0.3 m (3/8 yd) or less of sheer cup lining to use for the upper cup (View A) or behind the lace (view C)
• 0.7 m (.75 yd) or less of 3/8” (9 mm) fold-over binding for View A
• 1.2 m (1.33 yd) or less of bottom band elastic: 1/2″ (12 mm) for sizes 3.0 to 4.5 or 3/4″ (18 mm) for sizes 4.75 and up
• 1.2 m (1.33 yd) or less of 3/8” (9 mm) top band elastic
• 0.6 m (.7 yd) or less of fancy edge elastic trim for the neckline edge for view B
• 0.6 m (.66 yd) or less of non-stretch tricot tape to stabilize the neckline
• 0.6 m (.66 yd) of strap elastic: 1/2″ (12 mm) for sizes 3.0 to 4.5 or 3/4″ (18 mm) for sizes 4.75 and up
• 2 sliders & 2 rings to correspond with the strap width you are using
• 1 hook and eye set; 2 x 3 for sizes 3.0 to 4.5 or 3 x 3 for sizes 4.75 and up
• 1 m (1.1 yd) or less of underwire casing (channeling)