'Emma' Bustier PDF Sewing Pattern and Video Tutorial in 7 sizes
'Emma' Bustier PDF Sewing Pattern and Video Tutorial in 7 sizes
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Emma Bustier — PDF Sewing Pattern + Video Tutorial
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EMMA — Sculptural Bustier Sewing Pattern & Tutorial
Emma is a sophisticated bustier designed around a sculptural ruched drape and statement front knot. Combining a fitted silhouette with structured internal construction, this pattern introduces couture-inspired techniques while creating a piece that can be dressed up or styled as contemporary daywear.
The Emma Bustier features a layered construction with a coutil interlining, Rigilene boning, a backed draped bust panel, and a concealed open-ended back zipper. The gathered drape creates the soft sculptural shape across the bust, while the central knot becomes the defining detail of the design.
Originally developed in taffeta, Emma can be transformed through fabric choice. Create an elegant evening bustier in taffeta or dupion, or explore a more relaxed interpretation in structured cotton.
Emma was designed as a bridge between beginner patterns and more advanced eveningwear construction. Alongside the finished garment, you’ll learn techniques used in structured and atelier-style sewing, including roll pinning, block fusing, boning application and couture hand stitching.
Perfect for advanced beginners to intermediate sewists looking to develop their construction skills while creating a statement piece.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Digital PDF sewing pattern
- Step-by-step sewing tutorial (video)
- 7 sizes included (UK 6–18 / US 2–14 / EU 34–46)
- Copyshop / A0 file
- A4 TILED FILE
Pattern Features
- Sculptural ruched bust drape
- Statement front knot detail
- Fitted strapless silhouette
- Structured coutil interlining
- Rigilene boning
- Backed draped panel for added structure
- Concealed open-ended back zipper
- Grosgrain finished hem
- Couture-inspired construction techniques
SIZES INCLUDED
- US 2 / UK 6 / EU 34
- US 4 / UK 8 / EU 36
- US 6 / UK 10 / EU 38
- US 8 / UK 12 / EU 40
- US 10 / UK 14 / EU 42
- US 12 / UK 16 / EU 44
- US 14 / UK 18 / EU 46
You’ll Learn
- Roll pinning and mounting fabric layers
- Block fusing techniques
- Working with coutil as a structured interlining
- Applying Rigilene boning
- Constructing a gathered and backed draped panel
- Creating the statement front knot
- Concealed zipper construction
- Couture hand stitching techniques including whip stitch, slip stitch and back stitch
- Professional pressing techniques using a tailor’s ham and wooden clapper
The accompanying sewing manual also includes extended learning sections explaining the techniques and their purpose, making Emma more than just a pattern — it is an opportunity to develop your structured garment construction skills.
Recommended Fabrics
- Taffeta
- Dupion
- Cotton
- Similar structured woven fabrics
Choose a fabric with some structure, but avoid fabrics that are too thick or bulky, as excess bulk can affect the shape and appearance of the front gathers.
Materials & Trimmings
- Self fabric — approximately 1m
- Coutil — approximately 0.5m
- Medium-weight fusible interfacing — approximately 0.7m
- 2.5cm wide grosgrain
- Open-ended zipper
- 1cm wide Rigilene boning
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner — Intermediate
Emma is designed as a bridge from beginner sewing patterns into structured eveningwear. It is a manageable project for confident beginners who want to challenge themselves, as well as intermediate sewists looking to explore couture-inspired construction techniques.
Tutorial Included
Your purchase includes a step-by-step video tutorial covering the complete construction process, from assembling the internal structure and applying the boning to constructing the draped bust, front knot, zipper and finishing details.
The PDF sewing manual provides additional written guidance and extended learning sections alongside the video instruction.
PLEASE NOTE
This is a digital product. No physical items will be shipped. Files will be available for download immediately after purchase.
This material is courtesy of studioHENNIS. Unauthorized distribution, reproduction, or use of this pattern for garment production for monetary gain is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized distribution or sharing of these instructions, including the video tutorials, is strictly prohibited.
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