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.
June 26th, 2007 at 8:35 am
What an interesting idea! I posted about it over at whip up.
June 26th, 2007 at 9:10 am
Cute, but what do you do with the rest of it?
June 26th, 2007 at 11:13 am
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.
June 27th, 2007 at 10:32 am
This is totally neat. I love it!
June 28th, 2007 at 7:59 am
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June 29th, 2007 at 3:12 pm
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!!
July 5th, 2007 at 10:10 am
This is pretty cool!
October 12th, 2007 at 5:31 pm
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.
November 11th, 2007 at 5:58 pm
What a really amazing idea
September 25th, 2008 at 8:48 am
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!
September 25th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Thanks for the tip Jane!