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Bee bikini top: Design Options

Fit​

Show Bella outline​

Do you want the pattern to show the outline of the Bella block Bee is based on?

  • Type: Boolean
  • Default: false

Shows the outline of the Bella block Bee is based on

This is to help give context to the other options of Bee especially when using the fit options

note

It is recommended to have this on when adjusting the options for this pattern but also to turn it off before printing

Bottom depth​

Controls how far the bikini cup extends downwards

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 8%
  • Minimum: 0%
  • Maximum: 20%

Controls how far the bikini cup extends downwards

Bust span ease​

Controls the bust span ease in the underlying Bella block Bee is based on

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 10%
  • Minimum: 0%
  • Maximum: 20%

Controls the bust span ease in the underlying Bella block Bee is based on

Chest ease​

Controls the chest ease in the underlying Bella block Bee is based on

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 11%
  • Minimum: 5%
  • Maximum: 20%

Controls the chest ease in the underlying Bella block Bee is based on

Front curve​

Controls the curvature of the front of the bikini cup

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 0%
  • Minimum: -50%
  • Maximum: 50%

Controls the curvature of the front of the bikini cup

Full chest reduction (Bella)​

Controls the full chest reduction in the underlying Bella block Bee is based on

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 4%
  • Minimum: 0%
  • Maximum: 8%

Controls the full chest reduction in the underlying Bella block Bee is based on

Shoulder to Shoulder ease (Bella)​

Controls the shoulder to shoulder ease in the underlying Bella block Bee is based on

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: -0.5%
  • Minimum: -1%
  • Maximum: 5%

Controls the shoulder to shoulder ease in the underlying Bella block Bee is based on.

Side curve​

Controls the curvature of the side of the bikini cup

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 0%
  • Minimum: -50%
  • Maximum: 50%

Controls the curvature of the side of the bikini cup

Side depth​

Controls how far the bikini cup extends towards the side

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 20.6%
  • Minimum: 0%
  • Maximum: 30%

Controls how far the bikini cup extends towards the side

Top Depth​

Controls how far the bikini cup extends upwards

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 54%
  • Minimum: 50%
  • Maximum: 80%

Controls how far the bikini cup extends upwards

Waist ease​

Controls the waist ease in the underlying Bella block Bee is based on

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 5%
  • Minimum: 1%
  • Maximum: 20%

Controls the waist ease in the underlying Bella block Bee is based on

Style​

Band Length (Cross back ties)​

Controls the length of the band around your chest for the cross back ties variation of Bee

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 85%
  • Minimum: 75%
  • Maximum: 90%

Controls the length of the band around your chest for the cross back ties variation of Bee

Band (chest) tie length​

Controls the length of the ties around your chest

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 35%
  • Minimum: 30%
  • Maximum: 50%

Controls the length of the tie around your chest

Band (chest) tie width​

Controls the width of the ties around your chest

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 3%
  • Minimum: 1%
  • Maximum: 9%

Controls the width of the tie/band around your chest

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This is a snap option and will snap to the nearest 1/4”

Cross back ties​

Whether you’d like to use the cross back tie variation of Bee

  • Type: Boolean
  • Default: false

A variation of Bee, where the neck ties cross and tie in the back by looping into a band that replaces the band tie

Default​

  • 2 neck ties
  • 1 band tie

The neck ties are sewn into the cups and tie at the neck like a halter. The band tie is thread through casings in the cups and ties with itself at the back

Cross Back Ties​

  • 2 neck ties
  • No band tie

The band tie and casing on the cups are replaced by a band which is sewn with loops in the back. The neck ties are longer and cross over each other in the back, then go through the loops in the band and then tie with one another.

Duo-coloured band ties​

Enable this option to generate a pattern for bands using two band tie colours instead of one

  • Type: Boolean
  • Default: false

This option allows you to generate a pattern where the band ties use two colours rather than one.

Enable this option if you want band ties using two colours. Leave it disabled (the default) if you want band ties using a single colour.

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This is unavailable when using the cross back tie variation

Duo-coloured neck ties​

Enable this option to generate a pattern for bands using two neck tie colours instead of one

  • Type: Boolean
  • Default: false

This option allows you to generate a pattern where the neck ties use two colours rather than one.

Enable this option if you want neck ties using two colours. Leave it disabled (the default) if you want neck ties using a single colour.

Neck tie length​

Controls the length of the ties around your chest

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 80%
  • Minimum: 70%
  • Maximum: 100%

Controls the length of the ties around your neck

Neck tie width​

Controls the width of the ties around your chest

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 6%
  • Minimum: 2%
  • Maximum: 18%

Controls the width of the ties around your neck

note

This is a snap option and will snap to the nearest 1/4”

Pointed band tie ends​

Enable this options if you prefer band tie ends to be pointy, rather than straight

  • Type: Boolean
  • Default: false

This option allows you to generate a pattern where the band ties have a pointy end, rather than a straight one.

Enable this option if you want your band ties to have pointy ends. Disable this option (the default) if you want your band ties to have straight ends.

Pointed neck tie ends​

Enable this options if you prefer neck tie ends to be pointy, rather than straight

  • Type: Boolean
  • Default: false

This option allows you to generate a pattern where the neck ties have a pointy end, rather than a straight one.

Enable this option if you want your neck ties to have pointy ends. Disable this option (the default) if you want your neck ties to have straight ends.

Reversible​

Whether you want to make a fully reversible Bee or not

  • Type: Boolean
  • Default: false

Whether you want to make a fully reversible Bee or not.

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This option reconfigures and locks other options to allow for a reversible Bee.

Ties​

Whether to includes ties on the pattern

  • Type: Boolean
  • Default: true

Whether to includes ties, yes or no

Advanced​

Armhole depth (Bella)​

Controls the armhole depth in the underlying Bella block Bee is based on

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 44%
  • Minimum: 38%
  • Maximum: 46%

Controls the armhole depth in the underlying Bella block Bee is based on

Back dart height (Bella)​

Controls the back dart height in the underlying Bella block Bee is based on

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 46%
  • Minimum: 38%
  • Maximum: 54%

Controls the back dart height in the underlying Bella block Bee is based on

Front armhole pitch depth (Bella)​

Controls the front armhole pitch depth in the underlying Bella block Bee is based on

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 29%
  • Minimum: 27%
  • Maximum: 31%

Controls the front armhole pitch depth in the underlying Bella block Bee is based on

Front shoulder width (Bella)​

Controls the front shoulder width in the underlying Bella block Bee is based on

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 95%
  • Minimum: 92%
  • Maximum: 98%

Controls the front shoulder width in the underlying Bella block Bee is based on

High bust width (Bella)​

Controls the high bust width in the underlying Bella block Bee is based on

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 86%
  • Minimum: 80%
  • Maximum: 92%

Controls the high bust width in the underlying Bella block Bee is based on