I finished my first Angie sewn with thread that won’t dissolve when I wash it. I tried it on and didn’t want to take it off! It’s so nice.

Angie

I think this is a really lovely pattern, and makes a very pretty bra. The design is different from almost all the other bras that are available for the home sewing market.The Angie pattern doesn’t have an upper cup like so many bra patterns. In fact, I can’t think of another pattern that doesn’t have an upper cup. There are four pattern pieces to the cups, but none of them are upper or lower. The cup is completely different due to it being all vertical seams.

As I was re-reading this before posting, I did remember another bra that was similar in it had vertical seaming – the Lavender and Lace bra Mrs. Weaver made.  The lines are different though, and that bra was never released as a pattern for sale. These Lavender and Lace bras are lovely, but back to Angie for this post.

I love the shape and design of this bra. In ivory, it reminds me of a sea shell. Delicate and pretty.

Here’s my Angie from the side.I was also happy with the adjustments I made to the cup to make this fit me and make it fit in the frame so neatly. No more puckering on the cups! I’m not going to get tired of that any time soon.

 The best part of this bra is the lift it gives. It really lifts! Okay, the best things are it lifts and it’s also very comfortable.

 Details

I’ve used non-stretch strap tape for the front straps on my Angie. All elastic straps don’t work so well for me. I didn’t have any ribbon on hand to stabilize the front of the strap elastic either, which is another way to give support to strap elastic.

A pretty bow hides all the stitching at the top of the cup where the strap is attached, and the elastics are meeting. If a bra I’ve made has a bow on it, you know I’m happy with it! It’s bow-worthy.

I also used a cute ruffled trim for the upper cup.

Alterations

The alterations I made to this pattern are: I adjusted the cup to be smaller at the wire line, I shortened the bridge and underarm to work with the wire I’m using, and I added a Gothic arch to the front of the band.

The Gothic arch was a last-minute decision. I was pinning on my bottom band elastic and decided I wanted it. So I quickly altered the bottom band to include it. I’m glad I did.

I’m so happy with this bra! And am really looking forward to making my next one already. Boy, another Ruby and Angie in the plans.

I saw a lovely strap alternative for this pattern, so want to try that when I make my next Angie. This photo is from B,Wear’s Instagram.What a lovely addition to the pattern. Yes, I definitely want to try this strap alternative for my next Angie.

Happy creating!