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From: MaryW
Date: 03-01-2004, 10:50 AM (1 of 4)
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Please help this lady with her fitting problem if you can. Respond here on the board, thanks. I'm not sure how to post a message on the general sewing board! I need help in finding the right size bra or how to make adjustment on the ones I have. I'm not Joking. I'm embarrassed to ask the group, but not matter what size I get 48 C the bra under the cups are so tight even though I measured feel so tight. Please could you direct me to the right page. Thank you . MaryW
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From: plrlegal
Date: 03-01-2004, 08:24 PM (2 of 4)
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To adjust the ones she already has, she can go to any fabric store (I think even Wal-Mart has them) and buy the bra extenders. They simply elastic that have the eyes sewn onto them for the hooks in the ready made bras to hook into and they give you 2-3 more inches around the bottom band of the bra. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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From: habanerohutch
Date: 03-02-2004, 04:42 PM (3 of 4)
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There are two "correct" methods to measure for the bra band size. One is to measure the rib cage just below the bust and add either 4 or 5 inches to that, whichever number brings you to an even number. For example, a 37 inch rib cage would take a size 42 bra. Also a 38 inch rib cage would take a size 42 bra. The second is to ignore the underbust measurement and just measure the high bust, that is the chest measurement above the bust and that number is the bra size without needing any math. In everyone I have ever measured, you get the same final number either way. That is, a 37 or 38 inch rib cage will likely measure 42 inches in the high bust. Then to find the correct cup size, measure the full bust and compare it to the high bust. A 2 inch difference means a B cup, 3 inches = C cup, etc, etc. Chile Pepper from Texas
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User: habanerohutch
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From: auzzi
Date: 03-08-2004, 01:29 AM (4 of 4)
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Hre are some sites to cruise: The Bra Dilemma -- Solved: From the pages of Threads Magazine http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00111.asp BraBra-vado! by CINDY ELAM Reverse engineering you favorite bra style. http://sewing.about.com/library/sewnews/library/aafashbra.htm Your Ultimate Bra Guide: fitting and styles http://magazines.ivillage.com/redbook/you/beauty/articles/0,,284484_289454-1,00.html The Underwire and Bra FAQs [divided into five parts] http://www.funhouse.com/babs/FAQ.html Three Simple Steps To Accurately Measure Your Bra Size http://web.archive.org/web/20011022020619/www.rightbra.com/htmls/3easysteps.htm [this is an archive depository - the actual site may or may not still exist but the information is held here] Sewing instructions for women's lingerie [bra making] http://www.leenas.com/English/sew_lingerie.html Bras specializing in wide back fitting http://www.double-d.com/index2.html |
User: auzzi
Member since: 10-28-2003 Total posts: 56 |
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