Level: Intermediate
Jodey Hathaway (Bike Part Jewelry) shows how she makes beautiful bra tops using 16g 1/4" rings and European 4-1 weave. These tops can be made in half rubber rings to give stretch.
The instructions can be used for any cup size. They include sizing and modification notes - the example used is size D.
Although listed as intermediate - these instructions if followed with patience and care may be used by a beginner. This is mainly listed as intermediate because the majority of the difficulty is in adjusting the pattern to suit the wearer.

Level: Intermediate
Jodey Hathaway (Bike Part Jewelry) shows how to make beautiful scalemail bra tops using small scales. This detailed instruction set explains everything from basic scalemail construction to contractions, edge stabilizing and fitting notes.
The instructions can be used for any cup size - the example used is size D.
The instructions can be used to make a form fitting supportive top or a loose halter.
The scale top design is courtesy of MailleTec.com
Model: Tiffany Wozniak Brock, Photo: Dragon’s Lair Photography

The bras made from these kits use European 4-1 weave and are half rubber and have stretch. The projects are intermediate.
Each kit has enough rings a C to D cup fitted bra. The exact amount of rings you need depends on not only the cup but also the style and type of strap you make.
The kits include 2100 saw cut anodized aluminum rings 16g 1/4", 250 saw cut anodized aluminum rings in 16g 5/16" and 1500 EPDM rubber rings. Kit does not include ribbon nor clasps. This ring size is specific to our bra top pattern to accommodate fitting.
Instructions are NOT included with the kit – you can buy them separately in the PDF area of our site.

If you want to add inlayed patterns to the bra top you need to buy other AA and EPDM rings separately.
PLEASE NOTE: The exact color and shine of the EPDM and the AA rings do not match - they complement each other. The rubber and metal rings are woven together so the mixed color kits will appear more dotted with color than patterned. To create patterns you need the same color (or as close as we get) rubber and metal ring.

Each kit has enough rings and small scales for a D cup fitted bra or halter. (0.7 sq ft)
The kits include 2000 machine cut bright aluminum 18g 7/32" rings and 700 small anodized aluminum scales in 1 color. Kit also includes a package of ribbon and 2 strong stainless clasps to help with making straps. This ring size is specific to our bra top pattern to accommodate fitting - scale bras use a different size than the regular overlapping scalemail pattern 18g 7/32".
Instructions are NOT included with the kit – you can buy them separately in the PDF area of our site.

If you want to add inlayed patterns to the bra top you need to buy other scales separately from here.
You can also buy all of the scales separately on that page and the rings on this page.
You may also wish to get more or different rings to help with making straps.
Weight is ~ 0.842 lbs /kit