How To Make Bra From T-shirt

And then, I have a feeling that you saw the title of this post said, "Why would I want that?" or, "Oh, love Lord, Yeah!".

I'one thousand ever astounded by the amount of article of clothing items in stores (especially in summer) that it would be impossible to wear a bra with based on the depression back/skinny straps/no straps/cutout designs.

And as someone who definitely needs some support in that department, information technology frustrates me to no end.

Thankfully, at that place's a way that yous can still article of clothing that super beautiful item and go the support y'all need with a born bra DIY!

Now, this won't work on every particular depending on the construction and what the textile is, but my estimate is that y'all'll be able to open up up your options range a lot wider than you would think with this trick.

The items that work best with this are ones that are more fitted to the body/waist, then this method wouldn't work with a super flowy top or clothes.

I'll evidence y'all ii ways to add together some back up to your garment based on the level of support that you need.

The More than Support Method: This method uses an underwire bra instead of loose foam cups as the underwire volition assist larger busts keep their shape.

Since nosotros are going to cutting this bra apart, it's a good idea to find a less expensive bra set up, or you lot can use an erstwhile everyday underwire bra that you were about to retire.

I found some bras on sale that had a ring size that was too large for me, but since the cups fit I got them anyway, since that's the part I was going to be using.

Once you take your bra, assess your garment and determine if you want to cut off the straps and cut out each cup individually, cutting the sides off but leave the cups connected at the middle, or go out the middle and most of the sides and only cut off the closure on the dorsum.

Information technology really depends on what you would be able to meet with your garment, so endeavor and get out equally much as possible and cut off the rest.

Try your clothing on and pin your bra/cups in identify at the location where y'all desire information technology to be.

If the height border or side of your cup is sticking out to where y'all can see it, you can fold over that border inwards and tack information technology in place with a needle and thread (the folded edge shouldn't actually bother you since it's soft foam).

Or, you lot can cutting the border and stitch alongside it with a zigzag run up or a serger if you have ane to keep it from unraveling further.

Once your cup is in place, utilise a needle and thread to adhere each cup to the garment in at least 4 places virtually 1/four″ abroad from the cup edge (at each side and summit and bottom). You can do more locations on the cup if you experience similar it'south needed.

If y'all left on some of the sides of the bra, y'all'll want to tack those areas downwardly as well.

When attaching the loving cup, utilize a thread color that volition be least noticeable on the outside of the garment and either make very small stitches to where you are coming through to the front and going back in almost at the same spot.

Or, if your garment has 2 layers of fabric in that surface area, only catch the inside layer and so no stitches are noticeable from the outside.

One time your bra is in, your particular is ready to article of clothing!

The Less Back up Method: So, for this method, you'll want to purchase a pair of bra cups that come up in your size, and y'all may desire to get some that friction match the clothing item colour so information technology'south the least noticeable.

Endeavour your garment on and assess where you would desire the cups to be. Pivot the cups in identify, and gently endeavour the particular back on to make certain you like the cup location.

Follow the communication in the first method about trimming the loving cup size if needed and how to stitch in identify.

Once your cups are in place, your new garment is ready to go!

Don't forget that the better the garment fits you in general, the meliorate this will work. And so, if the waist or breast surface area is too loose, consider altering information technology to fit closer to your torso first before adding in the bra.

I hope this hack helps you widen your range of options the side by side time that you go shopping! xo. Laura

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Supplies

▢ ane bra
▢ 2 bra cups (optional)

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ane Pair of scissors
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needle and thread
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straight pins
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sewing machine optional

Instructions

The More Support Method:

Once you have your bra, assess your garment and determine if you want to cutting off the straps and cut out each cup individually, cutting the sides off but get out the cups connected at the eye, or leave the center and most of the sides and just cut off the closure on the back.
Endeavor your clothing on and pin your bra/cups in place at the location where you lot want information technology to exist.
If the meridian edge or side of your cup is sticking out to where y'all can see it, you can fold over that edge inward and tack it in place with a needle and thread (the folded edge shouldn't really bother you since it'south soft foam).
Or, you can cutting the edge and sew together alongside it with a zigzag sew or a serger if you lot have one to keep it from unraveling farther.
One time your loving cup is in place, use a needle and thread to attach each cup to the garment in at least 4 places nearly 1/iv″ away from the cup edge (at each side and tiptop and bottom). You lot can do more than locations on the cup if y'all feel like information technology's needed.
If yous left on some of the sides of the bra, you'll want to tack those areas downwards also.
When attaching the cup, use a thread color that will be least noticeable on the exterior of the garment and either make very small stitches to where y'all are coming through to the front and going back in almost at the aforementioned spot.
Or, if your garment has 2 layers of fabric in that area, only catch the inside layer and so no stitches are noticeable from the outside.
In one case your bra is in, your item is ready to wear!

The Less Support Method:

So, for this method, you'll desire to buy a pair of bra cups that come up in your size, and you may desire to get some that friction match the clothing detail color and so it's the least noticeable.
Try your garment on and assess where y'all would want the cups to be. Pivot the cups in identify, and gently attempt the particular dorsum on to make sure you lot like the cup location.
Follow the advice in the beginning method most trimming the cup size if needed and how to sew in place.
One time your cups are in place, your new garment is set up to go!