2013年9月3日星期二

Lay the fabric over the cups


Lay the fabric over the cups. Smooth it out and then fold the edges over the cup and pin it. Use small stitches to sew on the fabric. You can sew through both sides of the fabric here, as this will be covered by the ribbon. The fabric will still be a little loose on the cup, so make a dart by folding the extra fabric and whip stitching it.

Cut ribbon to cover the top of the cups cheap lingerie. Sew it onto each side of the bra. Depending on the size of the cup, you may need to make a straight dart here, as well. Take a large bead or button and sew it in the middle of the bra. Add your coins or beads wherever you like. You can cover the whole bra or just trim the edges.

Try on the bra and test a few dance moves with it on to make sure it's still comfortable and fits well and that there's nothing to fall off or injure you while dancing. Add more embellishments as desired.

Thread the needle and insert it into the cup, through the garment's lining, and back up again to create one stich, tying a small knot at the top and cutting off any excess. Tie small knots every 1 inch around the edge of the cup, connecting only with the lining of the clothing.

Sew the cup by hand, if making it permanent in the garment, by creating continuous stitches around the edges, attaching the cup and the lining, without the exterior of the garment being sewn. Skip sewing if the cups are temporary; to remove the cups, simply snip the ties.

Calculate the correct cup size by comparing the two measurements. If your bust at its widest is up to 1/2 inch larger than your band measurement, then the cup size would be an AA. A measurement of 1/2 inch to 1 inch more than the band size would be an A cup; 1 to 2 inches would indicate a B cup; 2 to 3 a C cup; 3 to 4 inches would be a D cup; and 4 to 5 inches a DD or E cup.

Try on a variety of bras that are both the size of your measurements and a size larger and smaller. Different fabrics fit in different ways, so be sure to try on each and every bra that you are thinking of purchasing.

Try on a size larger if your breasts are bulging out of the cups or the bra band can only be fastened on the loosest clasp.

2013年9月2日星期一

The Future of Transgender Bras


Chain the necessary number of stitches to get the length you calculated in Section 1, Step 2. Then single crochet the next row, without decreasing. This will be the bottom of one of the cups of your bra.

Continue single crocheting until your piece measures half the length you measured in Section 1, Step 3.

Start decreasing your stitches. You will want to have one-third the number of stitches that are in your rows now. Determine how many stitches you will need to decrease by, by multiplying the number in your row now by two-thirds. Count how many rows you needed in Step 2. Divide the number of stitches you'll need to decrease by the number of rows. This is how many stitches you will need to decrease per row.

Keep decreasing until your piece measures the total length you calculated in Section 1, Step 3.

Stop decreasing your rows, and continue to single crochet across the rows. Continue until your entire piece measures the same as in Section 1, Step 4.

Repeat this process for the other cup of your bra.

Knowing When To Say When
Reality is key. In other words, don't channel Dolly Parton in your quest to have a beautiful bust! Since there are so many great breast forms on the market (with custom ones also available), it may be tempting to wow everyone and buy some F cups. These don't look realistic.
Look at some women's measurement guides cheap lingerie. Select something that is in keeping with your hip measurement and bone structure in order to create an hourglass silhouette. If you're finely built, it's probably best to stay at or below a C cup. Stockier builds can accommodate a C, D or DD. However, bigger breasts than that may look more comedic and attract the wrong sort of attention. At the same time, a thicker diva may look odd with A cups. Think in terms of proportion.

Bras That Suit Breast Forms
Several online stores sell lovely bras that can accommodate the weight of jelly breast forms. Sturdy bras don't have to be ugly.
Bras with deep pockets are made especially for use with breast forms. They're available in skin tones, jewel colors and sheer styles. Others don't have pockets, but are sturdy and offer good coverage to keep forms from shifting.
At online outlets like the Breast Form Store, these bras are specially made for transgenders and cross-dressers.

The Future of Transgender Bras
Online merchants are answering the call for transgender bras. XDress, a popular online boutique, now carries lines with lace ruffled panties, silk camisoles and bra sets for men's unique bodies. As designers see that there's a booming market for transgender underwear, there will be more of an assortment for those that wish to live their feminine side.