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Lorna, great job! This is something I've been thinking about doing for a while. They no longer make my favorite bra and I can't seem to find a good replacement! You're giving me a little more confidence that I could do this, too! Great job!
5/29/05 11:12 PM
Wow, my hat is off to you, Lorna! You must pat yourself on the back, it looks like a daunting project, but you saw it thru and made it look pretty easy. $120 is alot of money for just one properly fitting bra, so even factoring in your time in sewing, you still come out way ahead. I expect the next ones you sew will get easier. Now you aren't FORCED to spend so much on just one bra, you have a choice. Another bonus, now you can make whatever colors you want, not limited to what the store has... One question- Will you be able to find similar fabrics in Canada once you have used what LeeAnne sent? I just saw a tip on the boards about cannibalizing bras, so maybe you could salvage some of the findings from old ones that are worn out. Just a thought to save even MORE $$...
5/29/05 11:21 PM
Thank you so much, Lorna. I recently sent for the book, but now it's clear I need to send her a donor bra -- intimidation factor! Yours is fantastic and I'm so glad to hear how comfy it is.
5/29/05 11:31 PM
Lorna, your bra came out really good, my congrats to you. WOW!!!!!!
5/29/05 11:38 PM
Thanks so much for doing this review. Your bra looks great! You give me inspiration and hope. I am still hoping to find a well fitting bra to clone.
5/30/05 0:03 AM
Great work, and inspiring review. Thanks for starting me to even think about this process, as I contemplate all of my not so great fitting bras.
5/30/05 2:00 AM
Well fitting bras are hard to come by. I haven't found one yet. But - when I do - I'm thinking this would be the way to go. Thanks for the review. It was great.
5/30/05 8:05 AM
This is the best review I've read on making a bra! Great job!
5/30/05 8:11 AM
Thanks for all the wonderful "supportive" (Sorry, I just had to do that! LOL!) comments on this project. IT really was easier than I thought it would be. I have enough fabrics to make 2 more and probably will soon. I also have another RTW bra (from the same store) that is about 3 years old and very worn out that I am seriously considering ripping apart to make a pattern. Lee Anne's book is easy to understand and after seeing how it is done, I just might do it myself. Just not right now ... too many other things to fit now that the twins are sitting where they are supposed to! Pittysmom, I am going to scour the bra discussion board to find all the sources mentionned there. I don't restrict myself to Canada for fabrics. I do by a lot from the US if I can't find what I l ike here. I hope to be able to keep this up (my the puns just don't stop on this topic, do they?).
5/30/05 8:55 AM
Wow - congratulations on a great job. Lorna, after you move to Ottawa, it will only be a quick hop to Montreal. I saw many many findings for lingerie including bra backs and every kind of elastic in all imaginable colours on St. Hubert a week ago.
5/30/05 9:54 AM
I will hit Montreal once I have exhausted all of Ottawa's suppliers! I have a neice in Montreal who will be getting married soon, so I have an excuse to go, too! That is a nice day trip for me ... the kids can go to the Biodome and I can go shopping!!
5/30/05 10:08 AM
Absolutely beautiful work and such a good fit! Your review is inspiring and informative.
5/30/05 10:13 AM
Lorna, it's absolutely beautiful! Think of the money you will save - not to mention the fun of creating your own works of art! If you don't have it, I highly recommend LeeAnne's video.
5/30/05 10:20 AM
Wonderful bra Lorna! I'm so glad to see this worked out so well for you. Thanks for all of the detail in the review. Lee Anne is definitely the queen of bra-making, and I also second Gigi's recommnendation for the video. Imagine all the "different" bras you can have now -- you'll have a blast!
5/30/05 10:41 AM
Breathtaking! What a fantastic job, and a huge compliment to Lee Ann. I too have her book and have let the process intimidate me. You've given me the courage to give it a try. Thank you Lorna.
5/30/05 11:00 AM
You did a wonderful job. I'm not sure if you're aware of it, but there is a mail order bra supply company out of Ontario. Their Internet site is: http://www.bramakers.com/
5/30/05 4:16 PM
Thanks for that link. I have that one bookmarked and may be buying some swatches once my current supply is gone!
5/30/05 4:34 PM
Lorna, your bra looks wonderful, you've done a brilliant job. Now, you have a tough problem of what to do with that money you used to spend on RTW bras. More fabric perhaps?
5/30/05 6:59 PM
Fabulous outcome, and such a great value! Does Lee Anne only provide fabric for bra kits? The possibility of making a well-fitting bra with matching panty would be wonderful.
5/30/05 11:22 PM
A beautiful bra and an interesting adventure. I'd love to try LeeAnne's swimwear book.
5/31/05 0:21 AM
Irene, you'd have to check with Lee Anne. I am not sure. Lilibet, seeing as the bra money comes from the clothing budget and the fabric from the sewing budget, maybe an annual increase to my sewing budget is in order??!
5/31/05 8:32 AM
Fantastic review! I bought the book and have been working up my courage -- you'll given me hope. Thanks for all the detail!
5/31/05 10:25 AM
WOW! How cool is that? I commend you highly on your bra. I agree $120 for a bra just floored me, but I totally understand your predicament. Gread job, Lorna!
5/31/05 11:23 AM
Thanks for the detailed explanation of the process, Lorna. Your bra looks wonderful.
6/3/05 7:15 AM