The sizing on this accessory is based on your body circumference measurement, taken at the bust and waist.

If your bust and waist measurements fall within different sizes, don’t worry, just pick the size that aligns with the bigger of your 2 measurements. The accessory is elasticated and fully adjustable and your smaller measurement will be accommodated by adjusting the elastic during the fitting stage.

The instructions included with the product provide clear explanations of how to properly fiy your harness

Please see the below table to help you to select your preferred size.

This project is great for anyone looking to make a unique and statement layering piece

The basis of the construction is to assemble the 4 front straps and elasticated side and back sections, and then join these sections together using the ‘connector’ pieces

The clever 3D bows are formed during the stage when when elastic is inserted into the constructed fabric channels.

This project includes pattern pieces and instruction for 2 back options: either an non-opening version with an elasticated bow or a tied ribbon opening version.

This pattern has been specifically developed to make use of smaller remnants and offcuts of fabric which you might have left over from other sewing projects, or possibly from other unused textiles or clothing.

The design will work best with lightweight fabrics, such as silks, lightweight cottons or lightweight linens.

This recommendation is to ensure the fabric around the elastic, in the straps, gathers nicely. A thick or heavy fabric may bunch or twist. Fabric weights between 30gsm and 150gsm, will work well for this design..

We recommend using 2.5cm -3cm wide elastic

This pattern is intended to be cut from remnants from your other projects however if you are sourcing fabric to use, you can refer to the below table for the fabric usage for each size:

This ROBERTS | WOOD KiT project is provided as a PDF pattern with full sewing instructions. It includes an A4 printable PDF pattern, which can be printed and assembled at home using any standard home printer. All our projects include detailed instructions, showing you step by step how to make the project.

Materials required:

• 1 or more different lightweight fabrics for cutting the pattern pieces.

• 2.5cm wide elastic for inserting into the strap / channels. (You will need between 1.5-2.2m of elastic depending on your size)

There is an option to fuse the small ‘connector’ pieces, if your fabric is very unstructured, so you will need some small pieces of fusible interfacing if you want to do this.

Equipment required:

Paper scissors, sellotape (for assembling A4 pattern), Iron, fabric scissors, measuring tape, tailors chalk, safety pin, pins, sewing machine.

Confident beginner / intermediate sewist level and beyond

It assumes knowledge of basic sewing techniques and terminology, although most of the processes are very straightforward and easy to follow. It is a fun project for anyone who wants to learn new textile and sewing skills.

The project also provides detailed instructions, broken down for each step, so don’t worry if you don’t know where to start with assembling the design.

This is a perfect project to use up some fabric offcuts that might otherwise be going to waste.

This projects will take 1 to 2 days to construct.