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Posted by wurstergirl on May 10, 2006, 12:37 am
Hi Gang,
I'm now working on Bra 4.0. I've managed to experiment with versions
2.0 and 3.0 and ... learned a lot about what not to do. (Like don't
cut on the bias if the piece is structural, DUH.) I've taken to heart
your recommendations for fabrics: current working version is using
cream colored sateen finish cotton, some cute cream
butterfly-embroidered organza, cream floral trim and organza lining the
center gore and front frame. Haven't figured out where to get
handkerchief linen, but I'm very interested for future ones.
Anyhow, after going to town purchasing Lace Heaven's plush elastics I
realize I have tons of plush *strap* elastics too, not just the softer
stuff for finishing the bra edges. Has anyone tried to use these for
edge finishing? Obviously they're stiffer, so they might cut into the
flesh too much. If anyone has had comfortable results with these I'd
like to hear about it. (I seem to remember the Cameo/Colesce/Brantly
bras have non-stretch twill bottom bands. I'd expect a wide
satin-faced plush elastic would be okay in the bottom band. Just not
sure about the upper edges.)
Pora
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Posted by Phaedrine on May 10, 2006, 11:32 am
> Haven't figured out where to get
> handkerchief linen, but I'm very interested for future ones.
Me either. If I find some that is fine enough, I'll post it.
Phae
--
I fear me you but warm the starved snake,
Who, cherished in your breasts, will sting your hearts. (Henry VI, Shakespeare)
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Posted by Pat in Arkansas on May 10, 2006, 4:01 pm
It seems to me that Denver Fabrics carry some handkerchief
linen.......might give them a try. NAYY......but have had good
service from them. it is an online store.........
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Posted by Phaedrine on May 11, 2006, 1:29 am
> It seems to me that Denver Fabrics carry some handkerchief
> linen.......might give them a try. NAYY......but have had good
> service from them. it is an online store.........
I have some of that. It's decent but not for bras.
--
I fear me you but warm the starved snake,
Who, cherished in your breasts, will sting your hearts. (Henry VI, Shakespeare)
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Posted by MSMenagerie on May 10, 2006, 3:02 pm
I have no answers, but please post photos when you are done! I am
terribly interested in this! Sonya
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