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From: K8_Dog
Date: 05-09-2004, 12:25 PM (1 of 5)
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I'm making a dress (Vogue 2429, it's so awesome!) and I don't really like the way the shoulder straps came out, I think I'd rather leave it strapless. Here's my problem: I have a very small bust, and I made the dress to fit me with a 'helpful' bra, so I need the dress to have straps to cover the bra straps. What if I built a bra into the dress? Does anyone have experience with this? I think I'd rather spend the time and money learning to sew a dress with built in support than drop a lot of money on a strapless bra. What do you think? |
User: K8_Dog
Member since: 05-05-2004 Total posts: 26 |
From: MaryW
Date: 05-09-2004, 04:58 PM (2 of 5)
Why not, they do it with swimwear all the time. 
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: MartySews
Date: 05-10-2004, 11:17 AM (3 of 5)
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Sewing a built in bra is not that hard as Hancock Fabrics carries the bras according to cup size and instructions. I just bought a couple of bras yesterday with some underwires for support for DD's summerwear. I would suggest that you use boning across the top of the bodice to add stability and to prevent a "slip of the fabric". One just zigzags it to the underlining or sandwich it between the lining and bodice fabric. Hope this helps. Happy Stitching! Marty 
It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: K8_Dog
Date: 05-11-2004, 11:36 AM (4 of 5)
| Thank you both. I'm still a bit timid about trying this, but I'll consider it. Sometimes when I'm not sure how to proceed, I'll go out to the mall and examine how ready-to-wear garments are made. |
User: K8_Dog
Member since: 05-05-2004 Total posts: 26 |
From: MaryW
Date: 05-11-2004, 05:04 PM (5 of 5)
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Now, that's a good idea. I bet you will find however the factories sew in bras will be not as nice a job as what you will do.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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