Bullet Bra Sew-Along day 1  Download the pattern and get sizing info
Bullet Bra Sew-Along day 2  Cut and assemble the cups, learn about circle stitching
Bullet Bra Sew-Along day 3  Attach the front and size bands and make sizing adjustments in the band
Bullet Bra Sew-Along day 4  Finishing the bra and attaching straps and closures


Today we're going to attach the front and side bands to our bullet bra. This is a pretty quick section. Let's begin with the front band

With right sides together, sew along the bottom edge


Press seam open. Turn out and press




Open front band and with right sides together, pin to cups along lower seam. When it's pinned and opened up, it will look like this


Sew cups to front band. The inside of your bra will look like this


On the inside of the bra, turn the edge of the front band 3/8 inch under and pin into place


Hand sew using a blind hem stitch or catch stitch. Yesterday's Thimble has an excellent list of basic hand stitching with diagrams and instructions on how to hand sew.



Finish the bottom edge of the side band. Turn up 1/4 inch and sew.. Turn up an additional 1/4 inch and sew. Press.



With wrong sides together, pin bra to side band so that the exposed seam is on the outside of the bra


Sew together. Trim close to seam and press



With right sides together, pin so that the seam is now encased in a fold. Stitch and press.


Repeat on the other side.


Fitting Tip:

If the band provided is too big or small, you can adjust the band by lengthening or shortening along the dotted line on the side band pattern piece.

If you prefer for your bra to have a thinner front and back band, you can certainly alter the pattern pieces to your liking, leaving enough seam allowance or lengthen these pieces to make it a long-line bra. You may even add a lining and casings for boning if you want something more heavy-duty. 


Come back tomorrow and we'll finish up the edges, attach the straps and closures.

If you have any questions, please leave them in a comment below or email me at Brittany@vavoomvintageblog.com.

For more bullet  bra inspiration, check out the Va-Voom Bullet Bra group pinboard