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From: Shellymoon
Date: 04-04-2006, 09:55 PM (1 of 8)
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I have been blessed with an ample amount in the upstairs department. It was fun until I hit 40. Unfortunately, things they are a changing, and and I need to accommodate my altered figure with a sturdier bra in my swimsuit. Can't seem to find a suit that has anything more than those wimpy foam cups. Has anyone ever put tougher stuff in a swimsuit bra? I don't mind stitching up my own suit, or adjusting a store-bought one, but I want to hear from those of you who've "been there, done that" first. Thanks...and everyone at the beach will thank you later....! Shelly Moon
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User: Shellymoon
Member since: 05-27-2001 Total posts: 240 |
From: Skye
Date: 04-05-2006, 02:41 AM (2 of 8)
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On another discussion board (patternreview Ithink) some time ago someone described putting a purchase underwire bra into swimsuit or sun dress. Sounded like a pretty good option to me Skye |
User: Skye
Member since: 09-28-2000 Total posts: 233 |
From: Sancin
Date: 04-05-2006, 03:41 AM (3 of 8)
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The following are instructions on how to insert bra into bathing suits. http://www.sundroptextiles.com/projects/Swimwear%20Lining%20Pattern.doc These are soft cups but you can buy underwires in notion departments and could insert with them. I don't have quite your problem, but age is doing it's best to give me thicker thighs! *~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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User: Sancin
Member since: 02-13-2005 Total posts: 895 
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From: bridesmom
Date: 04-05-2006, 11:24 AM (4 of 8)
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I wonder if underwiring would help for butt sag??? (just kidding!)
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: Sancin
Date: 04-05-2006, 04:53 PM (5 of 8)
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I read a letter from a little old man who needed some butt padding in case of falls so he used women's butt build up underwear (like a girdle). I have actually considered it. But am afraid if someone saw me with a perky little behind they may expect other perky behaviour which I may not be up to.
*~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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User: Sancin
Member since: 02-13-2005 Total posts: 895
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From: bridesmom
Date: 04-06-2006, 01:05 AM (6 of 8)
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I can imagine the reaction to an ER staff member with a little old man coming in with butt padding!
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: Shellymoon
Date: 04-06-2006, 10:19 PM (7 of 8)
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I wonder if underwiring would help for butt sag??? (just kidding!) Ya'll crack me up! I am considering a steel cage instead of underwires, but afraid it might rust from the chlorine. But man, I live in Texas and I gotta have a sturdy swimsuit! Shelly Moon
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User: Shellymoon
Member since: 05-27-2001 Total posts: 240 |
From: MaryW
Date: 04-07-2006, 07:54 AM (8 of 8)
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http://www.bramakersmanual.com/ Would this help at all? MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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