I made these because I was wearing my old Lane Bryant bras around the house, and after a lot of washing and drying, the elastic in them began to rot. I didnt want to buy new bras because I have Goddess bras for my out and about wear, but the girls do need support at home, so I decided to make some for just around the house. |
|
These turned out great. I used 4 way stretch cotton knit jersey, and some scrap cotton cut on the bias for the bad around the bottom. For the pattern, I used my old LB bras as kind of a template, more for directional lay out, really, and just decided to take a stab at it. They turned out real well, and are SO comfy. JUST ideal for around the home and sleeping. |
|
This was one of my first times doing construction sewing with a zig zag stitch. I rarely work with stretch fabrics, so making these was a learning experience. I got the size nearly right on the first one, and only had to cut down the arm holes. The next ones were so quick. A bit of overlocking on the edges, turn under, zig zag, and add the cotton trim. I did use the cotton on the grain for the shoulders so I wouldnt get any stretch on the straps. I think Im going to make a lot more of these. |
|