Delvine Bralette: Sports Bra Hack

Want to learn how to hack the Delvine Bralette into a sports bra?  

This versatile pattern can transform from a delicate lacy bra to a supportive sports bra with a few changes to the pattern pieces and fabrics used.

Tutorial

I have created a video tutorial showing you how to:

• change the dart into a princess seam
• remove the hook and eye attachment
• extend the strap attachments into self straps

Fabrics

Along with changing the pattern pieces, we need to change the type of fabrics used in a pullover bra with no closure.  Instead of low stretch knits or bias wovens, we need to use a fabric with a lot of stretch (meaning a fabric with a high amount of spandex), but also excellent recovery to provide a high amount of support.  In the sample show in the video, I have used milliskin with an overlay of stretch mesh.  Other good choices would be: swim lycra, medium-to-heavy weight cotton spandex jersey, and athletic knits.