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Dec 19, 2018
I recently purchased a Dkny Superior Lace Balconette Bra (I'm new to this website but added it to the system here) and have found there is this super irritating piece where the bra strap is connected to the front of the bra. I've never altered a bra before so I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on the best way to fix it. This is the first bra that actually fits me well and it's a shame I can't wear it because of how irritating it is!
32D - Dkny Superior Lace Balconette Bra (4500) | Bratabase
The piece where the strap is sewn onto itself is really rough and scratches my skin.
http://bra.pe/IldA/
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Hi Yoshmosh & welcome to Bratabase!
My suggestion would be to determine what is acting as the irritant first.
Do you feel it is the threading they used, the cut edge of the elastic, or the bend out of that elastic edge? Once you establish the true culprit, then it's easier to decide the best solution.
That being said, one way to resolve all three potential issues would be to remove the stitching for that edge, then with a sharp pair of fabric scissors, cut the edge to be rounded, so it will be "(" instead of "l" and less likely to poke or scratch. Then resew the loop closed (with a sewing machine if possible) and stitch the edge over to insure it is smooth against the skin instead of poking out, similar to how they sew the hooks and eyeloop sections to the band covering the exposed edge with thread. That should resolve the issue. :-)
Thank you for the advice! I don't think you can see on the photo but the edge where it was sewn is shiny and hard, so I think they may have used some kind of glue/paste as an overlay.
I don't own a sewing machine but I have a friend that does so I'll likely ask her to help me out. :)
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