I’ve been happily sewing a few of my favorite patterns with my Omega adjustments and wearing them for a few years now.

About a month ago I decided to look at these bras on me and evaluate them and see if there was anything I could still do to improve the fit.

It turns out there was.

I mentioned it a few posts back. I decided to shorten my upper cup just below the strap attachment.     This alteration did help, but I took a critical look again, and realized I could do more. I could take more out.

I took my three favorite patterns: Margareta, Freja, and Angie and deepened the alteration.

I tried the Freja first. It was better, but I still want to work on that one a bit more.

Next up was Margareta. I decided since I wasn’t happy with how the Freja turned out, I would skip a few things on the Margareta – like the gothic arch, and finishing the channeling at the center front and sides.

However, I was so happy with how the Margareta turned out I didn’t want to take it off for photos! I did finish those channelings at the front and sides and took photos for all of you.

I’m thrilled with this and how it fits. I’m so glad I decided to take that critical look at my fit. This is so worth the changes! I adore this kit as well. It’s from B,wear. You can find it here.      

Yes, I’m really thrilled with how this alteration turned out, and I know I’m going to want to sew a whole new bra wardrobe now.

I thought you might want to see all the alterations I’ve made to the original pattern. Here are the Margareta pattern pieces with the shaded out parts on the pattern pieces. They include both my Omega adjustments and the new shortening adjustment. So, if you’re not completely happy with how your bra is fitting you, take a critical look and make one adjustment at a time.

Happy creating!