Zania bustier top
Zania is a close-fitting, lined bustier top. The fitting is achieved with princess seams stiffened with rigilene boning. The center front seam has a busk closure. The center back seam features a lacing placket with grommets for lacing. The hem is shaped.
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 – 1.5 days (12 hours).
To sew this bustier top, choose medium-weight, non-stretch, and opaque suiting and dress-weight fabrics made of natural, artificial, blended, or synthetic fibers.
The following fabrics are recommended: satin, velvet, tapestry, denim, jacquard, suiting fabric, taffeta, cotton.
Attention! We do not recommend stretchy knit fabrics or lightweight sheer fabrics (chiffon, organza, stretch lace).
The top in the photo is made of matte satin (Peau de Soie). The fabric is medium-weight, pliable, and non-stretch. The fiber content is 100% polyester. The fabric weight is 180 g/m².
The lining is made of the main fabric.
1. Main fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters
Height, cm | Size | ||
34–36 | 38–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.6 | 0.65 | 0.7 |
2 (162–168) | 0.6 | 0.65 | 0.7 |
3 (170–176) | 0.65 | 0.7 | 0.75 |
4 (178–184) | 0.65 | 0.7 | 0.75 |
Main fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||
34–36 | 38–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (5'1"–5'3") | 5/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 |
2 (5'4"–5'6") | 5/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 |
3 (5'7"–5'9") | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 |
4 (5'10"–6'1") | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
2. Lightweight interfacing, knit or woven, 140 cm wide, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |
34–46 | 48–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.35 | 0.35 |
2 (162–168) | 0.35 | 0.35 |
3 (170–176) | 0.35 | 0.4 |
4 (178–184) | 0.35 | 0.4 |
Lightweight interfacing, knit or woven, 55" wide, in yards:
Height, ft | Size |
34–52 | |
1 (5'1"–5'3") | 3/8 |
2 (5'4"–5'6") | 3/8 |
3 (5'7"–5'9") | 3/8 |
4 (5'10"–6'1") | 3/8 |
3. Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape with stitch reinforcement, 1.5 cm (5/8") wide — 7.6–11.1 m (8 1/4–12 1/8 yd).
4. Busk closure, length for all sizes, in meters:
Height, cm | Length |
1 (154-160) 2 (162-168) |
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3 (170-176) 4 (178-184) |
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Busk closure, length for all sizes, in yards:
Height, ft | Length |
1 (5'1"–5'3") 2 (5'4"–5'6") | 1/4 |
3 (5'7"–5'9") 4 (5'10"–6'1") | 3/8 |
5. Eighteen (+2 spare) grommets, 5 mm (just under 1/4") in diameter.
6. Cord or satin ribbon — 2.27–2.47 m (2 1/2–2 3/4 yd).
7. Synthetic whalebone, 8 mm (just under 3/8") wide — 4.17–5.27 m (4 1/2–5 3/4 yd), depending on the size.
− sewing machine for construction
− one-sided foot for the sewing machine
− hole puncher or awl
− press tool and set of molds for installing grommets
Waistline ease (estimated) | |
cm | -1.4 to -2.8 |
inches | -1/2 to -1 1/8 |
Height, cm | Center back length, cm |
1 (154–160) | 22.1–21.6 |
2 (162–168) | 22–21.5 |
3 (170–176) | 23.9–23.4 |
4 (178–184) | 23.8–23.4 |
Height, ft | Center back length, in |
1 (5'1"–5'3") | 8 3/4–8 1/2 |
2 (5'4"–5'6") | 8 5/8–8 1/2 |
3 (5'7"–5'9") | 9 3/8–9 1/4 |
4 (5'10"–6'1") | 9 3/8–9 1/4 |
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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