Somerville Sports Bra sewing pattern

Main fabric Lightweight non-stretch fabric (such as duoplex, cotton poplin, or quilting cottons). Note: Most non-stretch fabrics have a little mechanical stretch on the bias, which is desirable for this pattern. If your fabric does not have this, the cup fit will be more snug. Lining Lightweight non-stretch fabrics (such as 15 denier bra cup lining or nylon tricot). Note: Most non-stretch fabrics have a little mechanical stretch on the bias, which is desirable for this pattern. If your fabric does not have this, the cup fit will be more snug. Back band Mid- to heavy-weight stretch fabric with up to 50% stretch (such as nylon/spandex power mesh)

1/2-7/8 yards of each fabric depending on size

Interfacing 2" x 10" (5 cm x 25 cm) piece of lightweight woven fusible interfacing (for zipper guard) Band elastic 1 1/2 yd (1.4 m) of 3/4” (19 mm) wide plush back elastic with optional picot edge Underarm and neckline elastic 3 3/8 yd (3.1 m) of 3/8”-1/2” (10-12 mm) wide plush back elastic with optional picot edge Underwire channeling 1 1/8 yd (1.1 m) of 3/8”-1/2” (10-12 mm) wide plush backed underwire channeling Underwires One pair of regular heavy duty underwires Hook and eye One set of 1/2" (12 mm) large size (coat style) Zipper Molded #3 separating zipper, at least 6 3/4" (17 cm) long Needle Universal or microtex needle, hand needle Thread Regular thread Tools Tailor’s ham or rolled up towel, tailor’s chalk or other marking tool, zipper foot, walking foot (optional)