Pattern Review: McCall's 4261 Sports Bra

Originally, I bought this pattern in order to make the hooded jacket. However, after reading through the instructions, I realized that the jacket had a some raw turned outward. It is very trendy, I suppose, but not entirely what I was looking for. I wish that the picture was a little clearer. So, this pattern sat in the drawer by the side of my bed, for about 6 months or so. (Um, yes. I sometimes read sewing instructions in bed. For the relaxation factor, you know)

Lately, I have been in need of more gym wear. I was going to buy some sports bra when I remembered this pattern. I decided to give this pattern a shot.

Oh yes, the great thing about making this bra, is that I could recycle fabric from these t-shirts:

Who doesn't have a few of these lying around? Boring, oversized corporate t-shirts.

Cool, eh?

Anyway, the instructions were pretty straight-forward. It's a little silly of me to be complaining of this, but I wish the Spanish and English instructions were not interlaced. That's my only gripe.

This is a pretty simple pattern and I think it would be a pretty good knit pattern for a beginner to work with. It does help to have worked with elastic and elastic thread before.

Elastic thread was used to gather at the front:

I had to do was to sew an extra line of top-stiching at the neckline and the armholes. This had to be done so that the elastic does not flip over and expose the raw and unfinished edges:

Anyway, here's how it turned out:

Sorry, I'm too shy to model my bra for you.

However, here's the back view. I really like the shaping of the back:

I really like this sports bra and plan on making a few more.

However, keep in mind that I don't require a lot of support. I'm just not sure how much support this bra will provide from someone who a little more blessed in the bustline.. haha :)