Kiernan bustier top
Kiernan is a close-fitting bustier top with foam cups. The fitting is achieved with princess seams stiffened with rigilene boning. The bustier top closes with a separating zipper in the center back seam.
Model Sofa: Height 175 cm (5′7″), Bust 86 cm (33 7/8”), Waist 64 cm (25”1/4), Hips 92 cm (36 1/4”). Sofa is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Approximate sewing time – 12 days (16 hours).
To sew this bustier top, choose medium-weight, pliable, low-stretch suiting and dress-weight fabrics made of natural, artificial, blended, or synthetic fibers.
The following fabrics are recommended: corset mesh, Chantilly lace, velvet, corduroy, guipure lace, denim, jacquard, lace, and eyelet lace fabric.
Attention! We do not recommend stretchy knit fabrics.
The bustier top in the photo is made of corset mesh and wide Chantilly lace. The fabric is moderately pliable, soft, and low-stretch. The fiber content is 100% synthetic fibers. The lace fabric weight is 60 g/m².
The corset mesh fiber content is 100% synthetic fibers. The fabric weight is 40 g/m².
1. Main fabric (fabric 1), 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
34–38 | 40 | 42–46 | 48 | 50–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.45 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
2 (162–168) | 0.4 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.65 | 0.65 |
3 (170–176) | 0.4 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.65 | 0.65 |
4 (178–184) | 0.4 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.65 | 0.7 |
Main fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||
34–38 | 40 | 42–46 | 48–52 | |
1 (5'1"–5'3") | 3/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 5/8 |
2 (5'4"–5'6") | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 3/4 |
3 (5'7"–5'9") | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 3/4 |
4 (5'10"–6'1") | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 3/4 |
2. Lingerie satin (fabric 2), 140 cm wide, with a directional print, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||
34–36 | 38 | 40–42 | 44–46 | 48–50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.6 | 0.65 | 0.7 | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.85 |
2 (162–168) | ||||||
3 (170–176) | ||||||
4 (178–184) | ||||||
Lingerie satin (fabric 2), 55" wide, with a directional print, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||
34–36 | 38–42 | 44-52 | |
1 (5'1"–5'3") | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 |
2 (5'4"–5'6") | |||
3 (5'7"–5'9") | |||
4 (5'10"–6'1") | |||
3. Corset mesh, 140 cm wide, cut in one direction, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||||
34–38 | 40–42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.95 |
2 (162–168) | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.95 | 0.95 |
3 (170–176) | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 1 |
4 (178–184) | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 1 | 1 |
Corset mesh, 55" wide, cut in one direction, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||
34–42 | 44 | 46-48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5'1"–5'3") | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2 (5'4"–5'6") | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
3 (5'7"–5'9") | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 |
4 (5'10"–6'1") | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
4. Lightweight interfacing, knit or woven, 140 cm wide, for all heights, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||
34–36 | 38 | 40–42 | 44–46 | 48–50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.6 | 0.65 | 0.7 | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.85 |
2 (162–168) | ||||||
3 (170–176) | ||||||
4 (178–184) | ||||||
Lightweight interfacing, knit or woven, 140 cm (55") wide, for all heights, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||
34–36 | 38-42 | 44-52 | |
1 (5'1"–5'3") | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 |
2 (5'4"–5'6") | |||
3 (5'7"–5'9") | |||
4 (5'10"–6'1") | |||
5. One metal separating zipper, 23.5–26.5 cm (9–11") long, depending on the chosen size.
6. Bra foam, 3 mm (1/8") thick, for all sizes in all heights — a 30×50 cm (12×20") piece.
7. Synthetic whalebone, 6 mm (1/4") wide — 2.65–3.2 m (2 7/8–3 1/2 yd), depending on the chosen size.
8. Channeling tape, 10 mm (3/8") wide — 5−7.2 m (5 1/2−7 7/8 yd), depending on the chosen size.
9. Grosgrain ribbon, 2.5 mm (1") wide — 6−10 m (6 1/2−10 7/8 yd), depending on the chosen size.
10. One pair of type 1 bra underwires in the necessary size.
11. Matching thread — 1 spool for the sewing machine.
− sewing machine for construction
− one-sided foot for the sewing machine for attaching the zipper.
Bust ease | Waistline ease | |
cm | 0.9 – 3.8 | 0.2 – 1.5 |
inches | 3/8 – 1 1/2 | 1/8 – 5/8 |
Height, cm | Garment length, cm |
1 (154–160) | 23.5–23.8 |
2 (162–168) | 24.4–24.7 |
3 (170–176) | 25.3–25.6 |
4 (178–184) | 26.2–26.5 |
Hight, ft | Garment length, in |
1 (5'1"–5'3") | 9 1/4–9 3/8 |
2 (5'4"–5'6") | 9 5/8–9 3/4 |
3 (5'7"–5'9") | 10–10 1/8 |
4 (5'10"–6'1") | 10 3/8 |
Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:
1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900 mm width.
2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
If you have any questions, please let us know at info@vikisews.com
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