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This is my first attempt to sew a sports bra. I butchered my old Shock Absorber Multi Sports 30FF and copied the pattern and this is what I came up with. I think I did pretty good! The bra fits like my old Shock Absorber.

The original SA bra interior was made of thicker fabric, I think duoplex. I used polyesther charmeuse which has similar stretch (quite minimal one way stretch) but is much thinner. Thet´s why my bra isn´t as sturdy. I also think my underband elastic isn´t very firm (plus I hacked it from a previously used bra ... I just wanted to test the pattern as quickly as possible https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> ) so I see the bra band stretching pretty fast. I think that with duoplex and better underband elastic it will be as good as a RTW Ahock Absorber https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> This one is good for yoga and also for lounging.

blue + floral colorway

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    Wow! Awesome!

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    Wow, this is so great! Kittens <3

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    Wow, that looks awesome!

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    Beautiful and wonderful!

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    This is amazing!

  • This is amazing!

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    Beautiful and amazing work!

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    I looked at the pictures before I read your post, and my first thought was "that's a shock absorber". Super impressive!

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    Super pro job Fairy79 !

  • Nice work, and impressive prototyping. If you do a second one, I suspect the outcome will be even better.

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    ^Thanks! I have since sewn 2 more, 1 with similar fabrics than the first one. The other has duoplex lining so it is a really hard core sports bra.
    I also sewed one swim top to which I altered the back completely, just for esthetics ;)

    I´m thinking about sewing one with lace on top. I kind of a lounging bra, not for sports wear. If only I had more time...


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