Introducing the new Rani Bra Pattern from Rubies Bras....
(pronounced "raah-nee"), Rani is a wired plunge bra pattern named after the Sanskrit word for queen. Because that's what you are, and your bras should fit like it.
Three years in the making, the Rani is our first wired pattern, sampled and tested across every size range until the look, the shape, and the feel were exactly right. The low, open neckline sits beautifully under plunge tops and dresses, while non-stretch cups keep you lifted and supported.
Whether this is your first bra or your fiftieth, the Rani is a minimal, approachable sew, guided by a fully illustrated manual. A bra that’s made by you, and fits, flatters and functions just for you.
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Easy to follow, fully illustrated sewing manual
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Over 60 sizes and A-K cups.
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Three views, with sheer, solid, and lace options
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Easy to print at home on Letter or A4 paper
This kit is one of our "Make It Your Own" kits, so you can have all sorts of fun selecting colors, fabrics and laces to suit your style. There are sheer, solid and lacy options for you, and you can create fun mix and match looks by popping the elastic color or adding a longline look. It would be fun to get a kit in one color and a second Rani Bra Finishing Kit in a contrasting color to get your second bra from this kit! If you'd like to use a 4 Hook and Eye with a smaller kit, please leave us a note. You can find our lace collection here - just be sure to choose a stretch lace at least 7" wide. For these kits, the only difference between Smaller and Larger is the findings size.
| SMALL/MEDIUM | SHEER RANI | SOLID RANI | LACE RANI |
| BASE MATERIALS | SHEER MATERIALS | SOLID MATERIALS | LACE MATERIALS |
| • 1/2 yd. (0.5m) CUP FABRIC | • 1/2 yd. (0.4m) BRA TULLE or SHEER CUP LINING | • 1/2 yd. (0.4m) Low-Stretch Fabric | • 3 yd. to 3 1/2 yd. (2.8m to 3.2m) Scalloped/Stretch Lace |
| • 1/4 yd. (0.3m) Low-Stretch Fabric | (Lingerie Satin, Microduoplex, Duoplex, etc.) | (Lingerie Satin, Microduoplex, Duoplex, etc.) | • 1/4 yd. to 1/2 yd. (0.3m to 0.5m) Sheer Cup Lining |
| • Fat-quarter Firm Powernet | • Band Cut Firm Powernet | • Band Cut Firm Powernet | •Band Cut Firm Powernet |
| MEDIUM/LARGE | SHEER RANI | SOLID RANI | LACE RANI |
| BASE MATERIALS | SHEER MATERIALS | SOLID MATERIALS | LACE MATERIALS |
| • 1/2 yd. (0.5m) CUP FABRIC | • 1/2 yd. (0.4m) BRA TULLE or SHEER CUP LINING | • 1/2 yd. (0.4m) Low-Stretch Fabric | • 3 yd. to 3 1/2 yd. (2.8m to 3.2m) Scalloped/Stretch Lace |
| • 1/4 yd. (0.3m) Low-Stretch Fabric | (Lingerie Satin, Microduoplex, Duoplex, etc.) | (Lingerie Satin, Microduoplex, Duoplex, etc.) | • 1/4 yd. to 1/2 yd. (0.3m to 0.5m) Sheer Cup Lining |
| • Band Cut Firm Powernet | • Band Cut Firm Powernet | • Band Cut Firm Powernet | •Band Cut Firm Powernet |
| NOTIONS |
| • 3 yd. to 3 1/2 yd. (2.8m to 3.2m) Foldover Elastic |
| (3/8” or 10mm width) |
| • SM/MD: 1 yd. to 1 1/2 yd or MD/LG 1 1/2 - 2yd Sheer Cup Lining |
| Lining Strip (for stabilizing the neckline and |
| • 1 yd. (0.9m) Strap Elastic (1/2” or 5/8” width) |
| (12mm or 15mm width) |
| • 2 rings and 2 sliders (match to strap elastic |
| width) |
| • 1 set of hook and eye (2x3 or 3x3 or 3x4 for MD/LG) |
| • 1 pair of Underwires |
| • 1/2 yd. to 3/4 yd. (0.5m to 0.7m) Channeling (3/8” |
| width) |
| • All-purpose 100% Polyester Thread |
| • 90/14 Stretch Needles |
| Add-on a Matching Panty Kit | Smaller | Larger |
| Matching Fabric (Microlycra, Microlycra Air, Stretch Mesh) | Fat 3/8 yard |
3/4 yard |
| Total Elastic | 2 1/2 yards |
5 yards |
| Stretch Lace | choice |
choice |
| Cotton Jersey | 9" x 9" |
9" x 9" |
Your panty will match your bra unless you specify otherwise. As always, feel free to choose your favorite elastics or narrow lace (please leave us a note if you don't see your choice!). You can also add a 9" square of absorbent fabric for your panty panel! You can find our collection of Waist Lace and Elastics here, and our collection of Leg Lace here.