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The Emporia => What lies beneath... => Topic started by: Sara-S on December 20, 2021, 15:21:05 PM

Title: Frankenbra
Post by: Sara-S on December 20, 2021, 15:21:05 PM
I needed some bras with pockets for a lumpectomy pad.  But the only comfortable one I found has very short, non-adjustable straps.  So I sewed in an extra 6” of elastic on each strap.  Not the prettiest sewing I have ever done, but I was more concerned with sturdiness.
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BTW, the straps are even. I just didn’t hang it straight on the hanger.
Title: Re: Frankenbra
Post by: Bumblebuncher on December 20, 2021, 15:36:49 PM
Sometimes function is more important than prettiness  :hug:
Looking like a good fix to me though
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Title: Re: Frankenbra
Post by: Sara-S on December 20, 2021, 16:03:02 PM
Thanks @Bumblebuncher    I was able to find good quality elastic from a site that sells bra components. (I am a “plus size” woman with large breasts-OK one is now a bit smaller- so I need the sturdiness.)
Title: Re: Frankenbra
Post by: Ohsewsimple on December 20, 2021, 16:56:08 PM
Well done @Sara-S.  whatever works for you. 
Title: Re: Frankenbra
Post by: realale on December 21, 2021, 12:54:07 PM
Looks perfectly functional to me  :D Besides, who is going to see it?!!!  :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Frankenbra
Post by: Sara-S on December 21, 2021, 21:16:11 PM
Good point @realale   I finally got my prosthesis today so as soon as it warms up(from being outside until I got home) I can try it on.
Title: Re: Frankenbra
Post by: Sara-S on December 22, 2021, 22:37:49 PM
At last, all 3 Frankenbras are done! They needed a few finishing touches, such as some seam tape.  I did 2 in beige and 1 in black.  I was able to wear the black one with the prosthesis in it today. 

It’s surprisingly comfortable (it looks sort of like a big gelatinous yarmulke) and, with a shirt on, looks very natural and I look symmetrical.  That makes me feel much less self-conscious.