I started the new year off with bra alteration adventure! I got this bra in a swap from martka00, despite finding the straps on my 65FF S far too wide. This bra, in its unaltered state, was not a great fit. The straps were cutting into my armpits and I had gaping at the top corners of the cups. I liked the fit of the rest of the bra enough to try my hand at some alterations. I found this strap alteration tutorial online http://dressingcurves.blogspot.com/2012/03/alterations-moving-strap-position.html and followed the instructions. I moved the straps in by 2cm on each side of the bra - and the fit is now almost perfect. I will admit that my alteration did not turn out as neat the one in the tutorial, but it is passable. I need some more practice before I try this on a bra with more detailing, but I am really happy with the improved fit. This bra is super comfortable.

Updated on Jan 01, 2019 Flag this

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• Nice! Are you thinking about trying this on your Fluo as well?

• veggiechic I'm a little nervous about trying it on the Fluo, as the lace is so delicate. I think I need a little more practice first.

• This looks great!

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  I think it looks better like this! It’s so elegant with its wider straps. Like a old Hollywood glamor.

• cupandahalf I agree. I love the wide cushioned straps.

• And those straps are super comfy for all day wear..... All bras should have straps like those.

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  MamaPagan agreed!

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  Yay!!! You got an S to fit. It looks great on you now.
  I'm taking another shot at an S. I included one in my order with Magda. If it doesnt work in 65G I'm gonna give up on ewa padded styles..

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  rachaelll I had forgotten about this tutorial. Thanks for posting it again. I might try this on my new S, it can't possibly get any worse than it already is.

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  AprilGoulding you might want to ask Magda to take the straps in for you on the S. MamaPagan said that Magda can arrange alterations before shipping the bras to Canada

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  Sovavosi that's exactly what I thought! Hopefully, it works well for you.

• If only there was a tutorial for adding depth at the base without adding height to the cup......

• MamaPagan Someone on Reddit did that but they had to cut the bra apart and insert a new panel in vertically.

• O.o Fabric matching would be difficult. .......oh, and my lack of seamstress skills would be an issue. Haha!

• rachaelll if the bra fits but straps need moving, I'll get Julia at Ellesmere to do it.
  I dont want to alter before trying it on, in case I need to sell it

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  AprilGoulding that is a much more sensible idea.

• Yes, @savovosi and MamaPagan, with my mediocre sewing skills I would imagine inserting some triangular darts at the bottom part of the seem(s) would be a way to do it. I would certainly be nervous to try, but it might be better than having a bra that doesn't fit sitting around.

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  veggiechic I have the hardest time getting over the "you're wrecking it, OMG" feeling whenever I think about altering something.

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  Been there, done that.....horribly, haha! Just remember if you don't succeed, it can't be worse than my Frankenbra failure, and I can send you that link to make you feel better. So far it has worked everytime at making others feel better with their sewing fumbles. :-D

• Wow! It looks fantastic! I am so glad that it’s a good fit now. I really do love my 70E S Szykus but I know it is too small and I really want to try a 70F or maybe 65FF in another S (band has to stretch to 29” minimum, so whichever size will give me that). I would be so nervous about altering it myself, but it is probably among the easiest of the alterations as well as most useful. Well done! I hope you enjoy your new S bra.

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