How to Make A Bra

Once upon a time, there was a socialite who had the almost perfect dress for the party. Almost, because it was not opaque enough and her modesty might be compromised. In those days, people were conservative and bras were not invented yet. The smart woman used to small scarves and a ribbon to make the first bra, to cover up and protect her modesty. These home made bras are nothing like the branded bras. Your home made bra wouldn't give you the cleavage you get from Wonderbras but they are fun to make.

Here's how you can make such a bra.

You need 2 clean handkerchiefs or small scarves of the same color and size. These bras can also be used as bikini tops so choose your handkerchiefs or scarves accordingly.

Then get 3 matching ribbons. 1 long enough to use as a bra band that would be secured by tying both ends as a ribbon. The other 2 will be the bra straps.

Fold each handkerchief in half so you have 2 triangles.

Slip the ribbon that is to be the bra band through both triangles right at the fold.

Sew together the tips of the 2 triangles, where they touch. so you have the shape of a bikini top or front of the bra.

Sew the ribbon in place.

Sew the bra strap ribbons securely behind the top of each triangle.

Put on the bra and tie the ribbon around your torso to secure it.

Take the bra strap ribbons from the top of the triangles and bring them to your back to touch the torso ribbon. Use a pencil to make a mark on all the ribbons where they touch. Take off the bra and sew the bra straps in place.

Now try on the bra again to see the fit. If the fit is not right, mark where the ribbons should join with a pencil. Unpick your work and sew the ribbons in place again.

Have fun. But you can buy bras you actually need online instead at www.buy-bras.net