How to Make a Bra Purse

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Stop tossing out your old bras. Instead save them and create this handy and useful Bra Purse. A padded one made with more stability, but any bra - from the smallest (make a change purse) to the largest will work just fine!

Steps

  1. Start by removing the straps from the cups.
  2. Keep the cups together if you have the type of bra that allows it. If you separate the cups, simply glue them back together along the wire line.
  3. Glue the cups together to form the pouch part of the purse. This bra was slightly open-cupped (deep plunge line) so it was glued up the side to form a deeper pouch.
  4. Glue the straps back on to form the handles. This can be short or long depending on the bag style.Use the actual bra straps to keep the purse "Bra Looking" or use ribbon or a cord instead. Attach them to the top of the bra where the straps would normally sit.
  5. If you are using a strapless bra to make your bag, then just glue the handles into the inside edge of the cup.
  6. Embellish the handbag by gluing on trims, ribbons and sequins to your desired style! Obviously, if you want to make the fact that it is a recycled bra less apparant, add more decoration. If you're a bit more outgoing, add little or no decoration, and see what your friends have to say when they first see it.

Tips

  • These bags have been made famous by their use to promote awareness of Breast Cancer.
  • If glue does not work, sew it together.
  • Patterned bikini tops make bright and funky bags, and often look less like bras when finished.

Warnings

  • If you have loose ribbons or beads that may come off, make sure you keep it away from children under 4.
  • This may not be appropriate to bring to church services or more formal occasions. Please be aware that some people may be offended by this bag, and be tactful.

Things You'll Need

  • Old bra
  • Ribbon fringing or other trims and decorations
  • Hot glue or craft glue
  • Scissors

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