The next video in my latest Youtube series, making and reviewing 10 free bralette patterns, is now live on my channel! In this video, well, we’re not yet doing any sewing, but I spend a fair amount of time not only going through the specific fabrics that I’m using for each pattern (and the matching underwear that I’m pairing with them), but also general advice on bralette-making materials, and what sort of swaps you can make based on availability and your own needs for comfort and/or support.
Phew! Yeah, it’s a pretty long video actually.
And since I now have a studio (or “bedroom” as my husband knows it) full of lingerie-making supplies, it should come as no surprise that I have raided my inventory for this project. Here’s a list of all my material pairings, and links to where you can find everything in the shop!
Sierra wrap bralette by Madalynne Intimates (paired with the Frida panties by JMB Pattern Design)
- black stretch tulle
- black dahlia-print floral lace
- 11mm black plush-backed picot elastic
- 12mm black satin strap elastic
- 12mm matte black metal rings and sliders
- 30mm black hook and eye closure
- (black 15mm foldover elastic for the panties)
Mood wrap bralette (paired with the Claudia panties by Ohhh Lulu)
- pink stretch tulle
- dusty pink poppy-print floral lace
- 12mm light pink satin strap elastic
- 11mm light pink plush-backed picot elastic
- 12mm gold rings and sliders
- 38mm light pink hook and eye closure (although honestly, I wish I used the 19mm one instead)
- (white 20mm foldover elastic for the panties)
Noelle crop top bralette (paired with the Ember panties by Evie La Luve)
- sky blue stretch tulle
- light blue paisley-print lace
- 12mm white satin strap elastic
- 12mm white rings and sliders, plus an 18mm white ring
- 11mm light blue plush-backed picot elastic
- 13mm white plush-backed picot elastic
- (white 20mm foldover elastic for the panties)
Darcy bralette by Mood Fabrics (paired with the Bella panties by Evie La Luve)
- navy blue one-sided eyelash lace
- navy blue stretch tulle
- 13mm navy blue plush-backed picot elastic
- 10mm black satin strap elastic
- 10mm black nylon sliders, with 15mm black nylon rings (since the rings would have multiple straps joined together)
- (matte navy 15mm foldover elastic for the panties)
Rosie bralette by JMB Pattern Designs (paired with the Binky panties by Evie La Luve)
- ivory stretch tulle
- black eyelash lace
- 10mm ivory satin strap elastic
- 12mm black looped elastic
- 30mm flat black elastic
- 30mm black hook and eye closure
- 10mm matte black metal rings and sliders
- (plus 15mm black foldover elastic for the panties)
Milla bralette by Mood Fabrics (paired with the Rosy ladyshorts by Cloth Habit)
- black, wide border print lace
- black stretch tulle
- 11mm black plush-backed picot elastic
- 10mm black satin strap elastic
- 10mm gold rings and sliders
- 10mm gold g-hook
- (plus 15mm black foldover elastic for the panties)
Barrett bralette by Madalynne Intimates (paired with the Binky panties by Evie La Luve)
- lavender stretch tulle
- 10mm black velvet strap elastic
- 11mm black plush-backed picot elastic
- 19mm black plush-backed scalloped elastic
- 10mm matte black metal rings and sliders
- (plus velvet foldover elastic for the panties)
Raquel bralette by Madalynne Intimates (paired with the Ember panties by Evie La Luve)
- burgundy dahlia-print floral lace
- pink stretch tulle
- burgundy underwire channeling
- 10mm plum satin strap elastic
- 10mm gold rings and sliders
- 11mm light pink plush-backed picot elastic
- (plus 15mm matte dark red foldover elastic for the panties)
Hyacinth bralette by Ohhh Lulu (paired with the Celeste panties by Ohhh Lulu)
- grey knit fabric (from my personal stash)
- 10mm black satin strap elastic
- 13mm black plush-backed picot elastic
- velvet foldover elastic
- 10mm silver rings and sliders
Lovesick bralette by George and Ginger patterns (paired with the Noelle panties by Madalynne Intimates)
- black/speckled knit fabric from my personal stash
- and that’s it! This pattern uses no additional materials
If you’ve checked out my available bralette kits lately, you may notice some similarities! I’ve taken inspiration from these combinations and offered them up as conveniently bundled bralette kits. Check them out if you’re interested in making your own bralettes!