Akeru Bra Pattern = A-KK (PDF)
Akeru Bra Pattern = A-KK (PDF)
The Akeru Bra is a unique wired OR wireless bra with options! This versatile design comes in a front-opening center busk w/ underwire and gate back view or boned wireless front with standard hook and eye closure. Taking inspiration from Regency Period corsetry, this boudoir style bra is a perfect addition to your lingerie collection. Great for tenacious beginners and intermediate sewing skills. Akeru Bra Course Video.
SIZES
26” - 52” Bands
3.0” - 9.0” Bottom Cup Depth
7.4” - 17.8” Horizontal Hemisphere
***********This is a PDF SEWING PATTERN and not a ready-to-wear lingerie product. ***********
The Akeru Bra is a unique wired OR wireless bra with options! This versatile design comes in a front-opening center busk w/ underwire and gate back view or boned wireless front with standard hook and eye closure. Taking inspiration from Regency Period corsetry, this boudoir style bra is a perfect addition to your lingerie collection. Great for tenacious beginners and intermediate sewing skills.
Wired OR Wireless Options
Unique Front Close Option using a metal Busk AND adjustable back closure
Fully boned for great lift in both wired and wireless versions
Optional internal sling for extra support
Strappy Gate Back and Standard Hook and Eye options for the ultimate adjustable back closure
ALL sizes in a single PDF pattern!
***Note*** This pattern is quite different than our other Bra Patterns so double check your wire/breast root trace and breast measurements against the charts before beginning!
***This pattern is for personal use only, and no part may be reproduced, transmitted, or shared in any form, including using it for commercial production.
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SEWING LEVEL
Tenacious Beginners & Intermediate
SIZES
26” - 52” Bands
3.0” - 9.0” Bottom Cup Depth
7.4” - 17.8” Horizontal Hemisphere
CONTENT
Illustrated Step-by-Step Instructions
Instructions for metal front busk, boning, strappy gate back and standard back closures.
Instructions for common pattern alterations with links to more info on our website.
PDF pattern including seam allowance. Sized to accommodate both A4 and Letter sized papers. Print only the size you need with "Layers" (only avail via Adobe Reader).
Access to Closed Facebook Group for additional support including common alterations, fit help and inspiration photos.
This pattern uses UK bra sizing, bottom cup depth, and horizontal hemisphere measurements for more accuracy. Please use the size that corresponds to your horizontal hemisphere measurements rather than your RTW size.
***Note*** This pattern is quite different than our other Bra Patterns so double check your wire/breast root trace and breast measurements against the charts before beginning!
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New to PDF sewing patterns? Check out our guide here.
The PDF comes in layers for each band/cup size, so you only need to print your size. Sizes are nested for ease of grading. Files are delivered as a .zip file which can be downloaded on a computer, but not a mobile device.
Instructions: 47 pages
Print at home file: 11 pages for bra front. 34 pages for bra back.
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How to Select Your Size Using Measurements
How to Choose a Pattern Size Set
How to Find My Underwire Size AKA Breast Root Trace
What about Narrow Roots and Omega Shape?
Check out our Facebook for more samples and inspiration.
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Camille is wearing approximately 30F. Her measurements are 36” fullbust and 29” underbust.
These specially ordered Busks are perfect for our Akeru front close bra pattern! Sometimes called a front busk, corset fastener or opening busk, our straight busks are perfectly sized for lingerie but firm enough to handle standard corset fabric.
A beautiful shade of teal and silver Bra Making Kit for your lingerie project! Includes all the elastics and haberdashery you need for ONE bra with a strappy gate back. Perfect for our Akeru front close bra pattern! Check out our accompanying Sew Along Video.
This kit ships with plastic boning as standard or you can upgrade to spiral steel boning.
*** SHORT Cut *** - Stabilized Satin is 8x8”. All other components remain the same.
**** NOT a finished bra **** **** Pattern NOT included ****
**** Underwire and Busk not included in Kit. ****
A contrasting black and pink Bra Making Kit for your lingerie project! Includes all the elastics and haberdashery you need for ONE bra. Perfect for our Akeru front close bra pattern! Check out our accompanying Sew Along Video.
This kit ships with plastic boning as standard or you can upgrade to spiral steel boning.
**** NOT a finished bra **** **** Pattern NOT included ****
**** Underwire and Busk not included in Kit. ****
