TONIKA
BRA + PANTY
BY MADALYNNE INTIMATES
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
01
Size inclusive lingerie and pattern design
02
At home printing
03
Supplies
04
Prepare fabric
05
Find your size
06
Direction of greatest stretch
07
Sewing Instruction
08
DIY Kits
09
More Madalynne
01: ABOUT
TONIKA
It wasn't long ago that the lingerie industry was seemingly
allergic to offering a diverse array of shapes, and only offering
sizes up to an XL. Anyone who was above the "normal" size
struggled to find well-fitting bras, panties, and bodysuits that
didn’t break the bank or make them feel matronly. There is a
new generation of inclusive and innovative brands that believe
size inclusivity is a must. At Madalynne, we want to get rid of
the days of squeezing into uncomfortable underwear or being
poked in the rib from an ill-fitting underwire. We design with
everyone in mind and offer ready made and DIY lingerie options
for a range of genders, sizes, races, ethnicities.
Keep it simple and stylish with
the Tonika bralette + thong
panty. When it comes to the
basics, your lingerie should be
anything but. Top-notch pieces
are a must for your top drawer, VIEW A
and with Tonika, our goal is to
make sure you can complete
every look with lingerie that’s as
cute as it is comfortable.
VIEW B
Both the bralette + the panty are
finished with fold over elastic
and wide band elastic at the
bottom of the bralette and
waistline of the panty.
02: AT HOME PRINTING
The PDF pattern is designed to be printed on A4 (210 x 297 mm) paper. When
printing your pattern at home, please make sure your scale is set to 100%
and paper size is set to A4 Borderless. This will ensure your pattern is
printed at the right size and that it is printed on the edge of the paper. If
your printer does not have a borderless option, please read below.
This PDF features selectable layers that gives the option of choosing which
size(s) to print. In your PDF reader such as Acrobat Reader, open the Layers
tool. All sizes are selected by default. De-select the size(s) you do not wish to
print. However, always print the base layer as indicated by the “MASTER
LAYER”.
Once your pattern is printed, butt
the pages together so that the
circles align. If your printer does not
print borderless, then there will be
white space between the black
circles and pattern lines. This is okay.
You will blend the lines when cutting
out your pattern.
03: SUPPLIES
Fabric for all pieces. Pattern was designed to be made with stretch fabrics that
¾ YD MAIN FABRIC have 8-20% spandex. Recommended fabrics are all over lace, stretch mesh,
jersey and lycra.
Fabric for lining all pieces. Pattern was designed to be lined with stretch
fabrics that have 8-20% spandex. Recommended lining for the bralette are
3/4 YD LINING FABRIC
stretch for sizes XS-M and power net for sizes L-4X. Recommended lining for
panty is stretch mesh.
5 YDS FOLDOVER ELASTIC, Elastic for finishing edges on neckline and armhole on bralette and leg
⅜” WIDE openings on panty.
2 YDS WIDE BAND ELASTIC,
1 1/2” WIDE
Elastic for finishing bottom of bralette and waistline on panty.
COTTON JERSEY (SWATCH) Fabric for gusset.
Additional required supplies: Sewing machine with straight and zig zag stitch, polyester thread, microtex or
stretch needle (size depends on fabric).
Additional optional supplies: 28mm rotary cutter, Odif’s 505 spray adhesive
fabric
04: prepare
Cutting fine fabrics such as stretch mesh and lace can
be really difficult. It’s like cutting chiffon – lots of
shifting! To make it easier, use a temporary spray or
basting adhesive to baste the main fabric and the lining
fabric together prior to cutting. You won’t permanently
adhere them – the glue will wear off in a short amount Spray one or
of time and/or during washing. For the Tonika, spray both layers
baste the main fabric and the lining fabric for all pieces of fabric on
except the back panty, which is just one layer of main the wrong side
fabric or lining fabric.
05: FIND YOUR SIZE
To determine your size, measure around your full bust, or the fullest part of your bust. You can wear no
bra, a sports bra or a lightly lined bra while measuring. Ensure that the tape measure is level and snug all
the way around. It should be tight enough that it stays in place, but isn't digging into your skin.
SIZE XS S M L XL 2X 3X 4X
39-42” 42-45” 45-48”
28-30” 30-32” 32-34” 34-36” 36-39”
FULL 99,1 106,6 114,3
71,12- 76,2- 81,3- 86,4- 91,4-
BUST -106,6c 114,3 121,9
76,2 cm 81,3 cm 86,4 cm 91,4 cm 99,1 cm
m cm cm
Full Bust for Tonika
One of the most questions regarding sizing is from people who are full busted. When they measure their
full bust and look at the size chart, they should cut an XL, 2XL or 3XL. They’re in disbelief – “But I usually
wear a small or medium!” When asked what their underbust measurement is, it’s clear that they are full
busted. CUP SIZE
Full busted means there is a 4-5″ or more difference between your ribcage (also called underbust) and
your full bust measurement. If this is you, it is recommended to cut the the size you measure for the full
bust for the front bralette and 1-2 sizes smaller for the back bralette (or the size of your ribcage
measures).
When you cut a smaller back, you will have to adjust the side seams so that they are the same length.
FULL BUST RIBCAGE
06: DIRECTION OF
GREATEST STRETCH
In a woven fabric, the grainline indicates the direction of the fabric that has the least amount of stretch. In
most cases, patterns are aligned with this line. In bra making, patterns are cut according to the direction of
the greatest stretch (DOGS). So, when looking at the pattern for the Tonika, lines with arrows indicate
DOGS, not grainline. To find the DOGS on your fabric, pull lengthwise and crosswise. What has more
stretch? On stretch fabrics, there is either stretch in one direction, called a 2-way stretch, or stretch in all
directions, called a 4-way stretch. If you’re using a 2-way stretch fabric for the Tonika, then make sure that
the DOGS on the pattern align with the direction of the fabric that stretches MORE for both the main fabric
and the lining fabric. If you’re using a 4-way stretch, you can cut in any direction.
07: SEWING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. ASSEMBLE BRALETTE + PANTY
With right sides facing, sew front bralette to back bralette at shoulder seam and side seam. Use a straight stitch and backstitch at
beginning and end. If you have an overlock machine, sew an overlock stitch (serge) to finish seam allowances. Serge bottom of bralette
as well. If you do not have an overlock machine, skip this step and leave edges raw (unfinished), or press to one side and stitch down
using a zig zag stitch.
Serge front edge of gusset. If you do not have a serger, you can skip this step and leave the edges unfinished. With the wrong side of
the gusset facing the wrong side of the front panty, pin in place. Then, with right sides facing, sew front panty to back panty at side
seam and gusset seam. Use a straight stitch and backstitch at beginning and end. If you have an overlock machine, sew an overlock
stitch (serge) to finish seam allowances. If you do not have an overlock machine, skip this step and leave edges raw (unfinished), or
press to one side and stitch down using a zig zag stitch.
2. SEW FOLD OVER ELASTIC AT NECKLINE, ARMHOLE AND LEG OPENINGS
With wrong side of the bralette and panty face up, lay fold over elastic on top so that the indentation that is down the center of the
fold over elastic is aligned with the edge of the fabric. Sew fold over elastic with a zig zag stitch that is approximately ¼" wide. Zig zag
stitches should be as close as possible to the edge of the fold over elastic. At the end, overlap fold over elastic ½".
After sewing the first "pass", or line of zig zag stitches, trim seam allowances as close to stitches as possible. After, turn the fold over
elastic to the right side of the fabric and sew a second pass that is approximately ¼" wide. Just like the first pass, zig zag stitches
should be as close to the outer edge of the fold over elastic as possible.
3. ATTACH WIDE BAND ELASTIC
With right sides facing, sew short ends of wide band elastics with a straight stitch. Backstitch at beginning and end. Wide band elastic
should now be a circle.
Finger press seams open and on one edge, sew a straight stitch back and forth 3-4 times. This side will not be sewn to the bralette or
the panty - its purpose is to keep seam allowance secure and in place
With the seam on the wide band elastic aligned with side seams on the bralette and panty, overlap the wide band elastic and the
bralette/panty ¼". The wide band elastic should be on top. Pin together all the way around.
Sew wide band elastic to bralette and panty with a zig zag stitch that is approximately ¼" wide. Overlap zig zag stitches ½" at
beginning/end.
All seam allowances are ¼" and included in the pattern.
08: DIY KITS
Avoid the headache of sourcing those odds and ends needed to
make lingerie. Receive everything you need for the Tonika in one
of Madalynne’s DIY lingerie kits!
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09: MORE
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