Once upon a time, there was a socialite who had the almost perfect
dress for the party. Almost, because it was not opaque enough and her
modesty might be compromised. In those days, people were conservative
and bras were not invented yet. The smart woman used to small scarves
and a ribbon to make the first bra, to cover up and protect her
modesty. These home made bras are nothing like the branded bras. Your home made bra wouldn't give you the cleavage you get from gel filled bras but they are fun to make.
To start with, you need 2 clean handkerchiefs or small scarves of
the same color and size. These bras can also be used as bikini tops so
choose your handkerchiefs or scarves accordingly.
Get 3 matching ribbons. 1 long enough to use as a bra band that
would be secured by tying both ends as a ribbon. The other 2 will be
the bra straps.
Fold each handkerchief in half so you have 2 triangles.
Slip the ribbon that is to be the bra band through both triangles right at the fold.
Sew together the tips of the 2 triangles, where they touch. so you have the shape of a bikini top or front of the bra.
Sew the ribbon in place.
Sew the bra strap ribbons securely behind the top of each triangle.
Put on the bra and tie the ribbon around your torso to secure it.
Take the bra strap ribbons from the top of the triangles and
bring them to your back to touch the torso ribbon. Use a pencil to make
a mark on all the ribbons where they touch.
Take off the bra and sew the bra straps in place.
Now try on the bra again to see the fit. If the fit is not right,
mark where the ribbons should join with a pencil. Unpick your work and
sew the ribbons in place again.
Have fun. But you can buy bras you actually need online instead at www.buy-bras.net
» left by Wren from Australia (1 year 321 days ago.)
Right... Maybe buy a length of lycra and (swimwear) elastic instead? And NEVER sew anything with unpicking and sewing again in mind!! WTF!!
Pin it... (Use little safety pins if you're worried about jabbing yourself) When you've adjusted and repinned it to perfection - then sew it. Respond to this comment
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