Button Front Bustier Top
Introducing a charming sewing pattern for a button-front bustier top, featuring sculpted cups, adjustable straps, and a subtly shirred front panel for textural interest.
When To Wear
This versatile bustier top is perfect for a range of relaxed and stylish occasions:
- Relaxed Home Wear: Ideal for comfortable and stylish lounging or as elegant sleepwear when paired with matching bottoms.
- Casual Daywear: Perfect for warm weather, pair with high-waisted skirts or shorts for a breezy and chic everyday look.
- Resort & Vacation Attire: A fashionable option for poolside lounging or exploring on a warm-weather getaway.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A fitted, cropped silhouette designed to highlight the figure and sit above the natural waist.
Neckline: Features a flattering sweetheart neckline that beautifully frames the décolletage.
Shoulder Straps: Slender, adjustable shoulder straps offer customizable support and a delicate aesthetic.
Sculpted Cups: The bust is shaped with multi-paneled cups for definition and a supportive fit.
Front Closure: A functional center front placket secured with multiple buttons provides easy wear and a classic detail.
Shirred Front Panel: The central front panel incorporates delicate shirring created with elastic thread, adding texture and a flexible fit.
Hem: A clean, straight cropped hemline designed to finish just above the waist.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in working with elastic thread for shirring, attaching shaped cups, and constructing a neat button placket.
Fabric Recommendations
For the best drape and comfort, select lightweight fabrics with a soft hand:
- Silk fabrics (natural or artificial fibers)
Additional Supplies
- Batiste (for lining/facing)
- Elastic thread
- Elastic tape
- Ready-made trim
- 6 buttons
CUTTER'S MUST
- Strap - QTY 2
- Placket – QTY 2 with fold
- BACK PANEL - QTY 2
- Side part of FRONT PANEL – QTY 2
- Middle part of FRONT PANEL – QTY 2
- Side part of cup – QTY 2
- Front part of cup – QTY 2
Sewing Instructions
- Gather the fabric for the front parts into smocking. To do this, cut the middle parts of the FRONT PANEL 5 cm larger along all edges. On the wrong side of the fabric, stitch elastic threads with a zigzag stitch at 1 cm intervals, without piercing them with the needle. Gather the fabric on the elastic threads, secure the ends of the threads. Place the pattern of the middle part of the FRONT PANEL on the piece and cut, taking into account SEAM ALLOWANCES.
- Stitch the side and middle parts of the FRONT PANELs. Topstitch the seam.
- Stitch the side and front parts of the cups. Topstitch the seam. Attach the cups to the front. Press the SEAM ALLOWANCE of the upper edge of the cups to the wrong side, turn under and topstitch.
- Press the hem allowance to the wrong side, turn under and topstitch.
- Attach the plackets to the front pieces. Fold the plackets in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch along the upper and lower short sides. Turn the plackets right side out, turn under the open edge and topstitch into the attaching seam. Topstitch the plackets close to the edge. Make buttonholes on the right placket, sew buttons to the left.
- Fold the straps in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch along the long sides. Turn the straps right side out, press, and topstitch close to the edge. Try on the bra, adjust the length of the straps, and sew them to the upper part of the BODICE.
