Devonshire Bra PDF Sewing Pattern

sizing impossible to understand from the instructions, balconette using rotated regular wires

First I had a very hard time understanding the sizing. Following the pattern instructions I purchased the larger set. It was impossible to get a bra my size from that set, and reading online reviews we learned that the company, although is has older instructions, now recommends starting with the commercial size, not with measurements. This information is nowhere to be found on the individual bra sizing page, just in their blog. Not even a warning that they changes the sizing instructions. So it turns out I needed the smaller set and they made me pay fully for the additional set - no replacement or at least a discount (although it was not my fault the instructions were wrong on sizing). I made the bra using the smaller set with my commercial size. It fits ok. The bra is balconette style and uses regular wires, with regular size rotated wires, such that they are low in the center and high underarm. A bit uncomfortable as the wires hit high underarm. For such a shape I would expect to use shorter wires....

Best pattern I’ve tried for my shape

Pattern is true to cup size, a little snug in the band. I love the lift it gives me and it does not cut into my breast tissue on top like other patterns have - i am more full-on-top. I did adjust the bridge width to be more narrow and the power mesh part of the band to give a little extra room. Directions were easy to follow. I did not include the wide strap because i hate it. My most recent make is the most comfortable bra i own.

Very comfortable bra

This pattern is good for lace that has a vertical design from the scallops to the base of the frame. I have modified it so the cups have a lower dart and the scallops are unbroken across the top. I also modified the straps so they adjust in the front; I did away with the fabric front strap. It is an easily adapted pattern. I had to add several inches to the band width—a 36 in the original pattern was more like a 32. But after modifications to fit me, this is a great pattern. I have already made 4 bras from it.