Tutorial: how to add bust gussets to the Minette Stays
The curved front seam and adjustable lacing of the Minette Stays mean they already fit an wide range of cup sizes without major changes to the pattern. We tested them on A to H cups! However, if you want to refine the fit of the stays even more, and change the shape so they have really defined bust cups you can add bust gussets. Here’s how to do it! We’ll use an imaginary lady as the measurement model for this tutorial. Let’s call her Guenevera. How to add bust gussets to the Minette Stays. You’ll need four measurements: Full bust Under bust Bust point to bust point Bust point (nipple) to underbust length These measurements should be taken while wearing a supportive, but not padded, bra. Find your full bust and underbust measurements: Take your full bust measure by wrapping a tape around your back and the fullest part of your bust. The tape should be parallel to the floor. Take a measure that is just tight enough to sit firmly around you without denting …



