Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- 1 bra from the store that is your cup size and largest in band size
- one or two of your old bras
- scissors
- needle and thread
- 15 to 20 minutes of time to spend on this project
Step1
Start off by going bra shopping for the bar that fits your cup size. Make sure you get the largest size possible in band size. For now it does not matter if the band size fits just the cup size. You can buy any style you like that hooks in the back for this project.
Step2
When you get it home match the number of hooks to an old bra you do not wear any longer and remove the hooks and eyes from the old bra (if you need more than a couple of inches in extension you can do this on two or more bras)make sure to cut through the threading so that both sides are open making it easier to sew them together.
Step3
match the edges of the pieces with the hooks facing down and eyes side facing up laying them as if they were one piece and sew the top layer of both together flipping it over to continue around to the back and sewing that top layer together go around it until you can pull on it and it is sound enough to be used as an extension for your new bra. be sure to make sure the stiches are whipped stitches and close together to make it sound enough to be put through alot of wear and tear.
Step4
Hook on one extension to the new bra and try this out as if it were all one piece if this is comfortable then you are all set. If it is still a bit tight try another extension and this should make it better. This is a way to recycle parts of old bras you do not wear any longer and to wear the nice bras you'd love to wear. It also saves a lot of money.
Comments
helema23 said
on 8/25/2008 you can also buy her a bra she likes and make the exstentions until she is comfortable with them get creative also look into materniity bras for her they are nice and comfy and come in fancy or plain and will hold her breasts if they grow or shrink nicely and most have softer straps!!! maternity bras are just for pregnent women and nurseing women they make lfe easier for bbw too!!
helema23 said
on 8/25/2008 it is correct of you measure just below th ebreasts if she fits an a cup then go with an a cup
skam said
on 8/25/2008 i want to choose a bra for my wife her band size is 40" and cup size is A. Is it correct? pl gide.
skam said
on 8/25/2008 pl help my band size is 40 and cup size is A, is it possible or i am measuring wrong way.
dawnzlight said
on 11/11/2007 Good how to article. I wrote one on this same subject too... putting all the info together combined will really help readers, so please drop by my spot to read mine as well! Good job.