How Do You Make A Bra Purse?
Stop tossing out your old bras. Instead save them and create this handy and useful Bra Purse. A padded one made with more stability, but any bra – from the smallest (make a change purse) to the largest will work just fine! • Start by removing the back straps from the cups. • Keep the cups together if you have the type of bra that allows it. If you separate the cups, simply glue them back together along the wire line. • Glue the cups together to form the pouch part of the purse. This bra was slightly open-cupped (deep plunge line) so it was glued up the side to form a deeper pouch. • Glue the straps back on to form the handles. This can be short or long depending on the bag style.Use the actual bra straps to keep the purse “Bra Looking” or use ribbon or a cord instead. Attach them to the top of the bra where the straps would normally sit. • If you are using a strapless bra to make your bag, then just glue the handles into the inside edge of the cup. Embellish the handbag by gluing on tr
Are you in need of a tiny purse for a night out? Maybe you want to recycle your old bra into something useful. Believe it or not, you can do both. Follow these instructions and you can make a bra purse. Materials and Tools: Bra (new or gently used) Needle and thread Scissors Decorations such as beads, ribbon, fringe or buttons • Decide how you want the bra purse to look. It is best to design your purse before you start putting it together. Decide if you want a fringe with decorative beadwork or you want to accentuate the lace of the bra itself by using less embellishment. • Choose the bra size. If purchasing a bra specifically to make a purse, you should choose the size that suits your needs. Both A and B cup bras are better suited for change purses while larger cup sizes make larger purses. • Wash the bra. This is especially important if you are recycling an older bra. Even new bras benefit from being washed before you start working with them. • Remove the underwire (optional). If the
