Saturday, April 13, 2013

My FIRST Sports Bra

I am so excited about sewing up my first sports bra!! I used McCall's 4261 as seen here in Version C using swimwear 4-way stretch fabric. Peep this:
 
The pattern to make this simple sports bra has only three pattern pieces. Yay-yeah! To preserve my original pattern pieces, I traced the size I needed. I used self-fabric as lining instead of what the pattern recommends- tricot. Currently, I'm taking a swimwear sewing class, and using the self fabric gives you more support and coverage. 
 
Ta-ta-tum...the big-o-gap popped up only on side. This has to do with the distribution of the braided elastic. I will ask my sewing teacher for her recommendations. She had us do a math calculation for elastic distribution on the triangle bra, so I'm hoping she can shed some light on this sports bra. I will keep you updated.  
 
This is how it looks on the left side- elastic firmly laying flat.
 
This is the back view of my sports bra. I am blown away by how comfortable this feels on me. I will be testing the support either by running or doing zumba. If this sports bra gives me the right support, I'm definitely going to be making more.

Bu-bye.

2 comments:

  1. The print has a fun late 80's early 90's vibe ;) In a good way LOL I like it. I want to start making bras but I'm kinda nervous.. same with swimsuits.

    Btw, I nominated you for The Liebster Award on my blog :) Hopefully you haven't already got it, but if you have then yay :) http://www.thatssewamy.com/general/i-won-an-award/

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  2. I so heart the 80's too...lol. I've learned that setting the elastic is what takes the most practice for swimwear. If I could make my own bras, Frederick's and Victoria's Secret better watch out!!! FYI, I recently purchased this ebook to help me tackle the bra-making process: Demystifying Bra Fitting and Construction by Norma Loehr. I highly recommend it:)

    Thanks for the nomination. That's pretty cool and exciting. Btw, my mom placed her "order" for a sports bra..lol.

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