Bras make great vintage wrist bands because they have beautiful stretchy, soft lace and a built-in clasp. Here’s how I went about making one.
First, fold the bra inside-out and pin just before the strap.
Sew across the pinned area several times. Make sure to line the straps up well.
Cut the bra, just after the sewing line and before the strap.
Embellish how you like, with buttons, beads, or ribbon. I glued a vintage earring on that I’d cut the stem off of and sewed some seed beads and pearls on.
What an interesting idea! I posted about it over at whip up.
Cute, but what do you do with the rest of it?
dulcet – Well, bra purses come to mind, but I’m not a big fan. Not sure why? I’ll try to think of something else and post about it. I’m thinking eye pillow.
This is totally neat. I love it!
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LOVE IT !!!! Now I have a good use for all those old bras that hurt too much to wear any more but haven’t been able to get their lazy butts out of my drawer!!! Thanks for the GREAT idea!!
This is pretty cool!
All the old stuff I wore as a child is coming back. Kinda scary and makes you feel old, but it looks great most of the time.
What a really amazing idea
I love this idea– the hooks are a great idea. Here’s a variation I saw though (sorry no link to the picture). Use a very small piece (wrist circumference) of the expensive bridal lace sold in sewing stores to wrap around. Secure with small hooks & eyes or small velcro circles. Embellish with dainty flower bud appliques, sequins, pearls, seed beads, etc!
Thanks for the tip Jane!
I just cleaned out my dresser drawer and had a stack of bras to put in the trash when my daughter said “hold tight mom”…
she came on the internet and found your fabulous idea!
I love it……. we are going to be making wristlets out of all my old bras!
Thanks for the great idea!
Hugz, Dolly
Oh, so happy to hear that! I love the lace on many bras I always hate throwing them away.