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  1. Florencia Bralette

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    30G

    Fits

    Finally got a moment to take photos of my new Salem's Scissors Florencia Bralette. This time around, I asked for the corner of the cup to be brought in 1 inch closer to the wing seam, for the band to be 1 inch shorter, and for the hooks to be on my right. With these alterations in mind, she made me a 30G, and while the cup is smaller than I was expecting - it actually really worked out in this case because the fabric is very stretchy. The band is a little tight, but it's at kind of that perfect tightness where I know that it will be perfect after wearing an extender for a short while. I am the kind of masochist that prefers when new bra bands are just a smidgen too small, because that means I can keep the bra longer. I really love this bralette, and I am sure that I will get a lot of use out of it in August!
    This bra's measurements have been altered
    Cup Corner brought in 1 inch

    Updated on Jul 20, 2017 Flag this


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    • 2

      It looks beautiful! I love the delicate colour way and that's great it ended up being a fit. How does it feel support-wise given the stretchy fabric?

    • I adore this color on you! Glad the band is "perfect" for you :-) :-)

    • 1

      yogurt The bralette does provide a little bit of support after I scoop and swoop into the cups. In real life my nipples sit about .5"-1" lower than they do in the photos.

    • 2

      Love4Pollinators Aw thank you! I feel so trendy now that I have a bralette in the ever so infamous "Millennial Pink".

    • Giggle. Let me know how this beauty handles heat. I'm suffering in 106F with 86% humidity; also known as Hell. ;-)

    • It's so beautiful and looks like a great nudesque bra on you! I'm super jelly!

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      Love4Pollinators So this bra has been handling heat beautifully. I've been needing more support this week, because I am about to be on my monthly, and it's been keeping my breasts from aching without giving me boob sweat.

    • Biiumers Thank you for the update! :-)

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  2. Taylor

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    30G

    Didn't fit


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    • 4

      After watching her video, it's pretty clear why your bras don't fit. This gal clearly has no idea how bra fit works. Also, I was pretty insulted hearing her put 40DDD out as a huge size (I mean most plus retailers now sell up to US H so it's obvious she is unaware of the plus bra market). I must be a monster to her. I was thinking of trying to order from her because I love her Watson pattern (that's her longline)+ fabrics but I know for sure she could not fathom how to fit/design a bra for a US 40N wearing me.

      I'm sure her video was well-intentioned but I think this is a good example of why many small businesses could use the help of marketing consultants or brand managers. Creating a message that doesn't alienate customers is really difficult for corporations so if it's just you and your experiences going into branding, pitfalls are likely.

      Will you and Magda take her advice and try to exchange either of your bras? They are quite beautiful. Did they feel good fabric wise?

    • 1

      Also, thanks so much for this review and all your reviews, which are so helpful to me.

    • 3

      Ugh, she is measuring the band size over the breast. I had a fitter do this to me too. Hello, I don't need support up there. I need it under my boobs.

    • 6

      oh LORD hold me back I almost threw my laptop listening to this child ramble on cluelessly! NO not all of your customers' bodies are the same nor can you use a single equation based on their body measurements to figure out what will fit them. Arrrgghhhh!!!!!!!

      I can't imagine what a large-band/cup person would feel hearing her condescending little voice commenting on their body/bra size. The unmitigated cheek. It's not a good look to project the same chutzpah, rude condescension and know it all attitude as Ewa Michalak but without the massive product range and actual technical know-how.

      * for anyone interested, even the SAME person at different body weights and sizes/states cannot be fit using the same equation. When I was 20-30lbs overweight my above-bust measurement happened to be a neat 32.0" which happened to match my properly fitting band size at the time. I've now lost the weight and my above-bust # has not changed but many 32s are way too loose on me.

    • cupandahalf are you in the FB Lingerie Addicts page, I'm sure there is someone there who can recommend a shop that makes similar items properly in your size range!

    • 3

      I promise, Salem's Scissors is well-intentioned. And, like most of us, she is still learning. Helpfully, our feedback and requests for sizes outside the matrix will help expand her perspective.

    • 1

      wendybien Im not! I will check it out!

    • 3

      Love4Pollinators I don't doubt that she is well-intentioned, but when you're accepting people's hard-earned money for your items while still learning on the fly and before having any sort of truly in-depth expertise, it's advisable to try to project a little humility. I mean the video ends with her basically saying that she assumes customers who request sizes she considers improbable, are actually knowingly lying to her about their size. Just, no.

    • 4

      So much cringe... Her video might be well-intentioned but she comes across as patronising and judgemental, even just her body language when talking about sizes.. Not even mentioning the content :(
      The "I have seen it all, I have done it all" reminds me of the so-called Dunnng-Kruger effect, which just means that people require a certain level of expertise in a field even just to be able to grasp what the field means and be able to evaluate their own (lack of) expertise.
      Another pet peeve of mine is saying that "I am size x", which is not really correct (one wears a certain size in a certain brand).

    • 3

      .....after I reading MiskiDwie review and a couple others....I actually messaged Sabrina from @SalemsScissors and explained to her the whole low down on very basic fitting bra sizing.....I even went in depth explaining how a 32 or 28 band does not measure 28/32 laying flat/unstretched.... then I gave her a butt-load of links to look at (here being the first one!!) And told her how much I, and many others, love her designs and ideas for her bras.....
      On a personal note, I almost threw up watching her video...you can tell she is a youngin' from America and only knows what internet size charts tell her...

    • 3

      cupandahalf I actually messaged Sabrina, showed her the pictures and explained how she probably made a mistake, and she assured me that this is exactly what she meant, what she wanted to achieve and that the fit on me is perfect, while Magda's bra is a bit too small in the cups. She also explicitly asked us to review what was sent even when we told her the bras probably need alteration or complete remake. Not gonna lie, that took me aback a little. I am sure she means well, but the product of that is just not wearable at all.

    • 3

      Love4Pollinators you're right, I should not take it personally that she hasn't been bravangelized. She probably doesn't know any fat women with big boobs to talk to about bra sizes so for her 40DDD is the largest size at VC, thus the largest size in her lexicon.

      MiskiDwie I hope she does remake them the way you want/need.

    • cupandahalf she declined to do so already.

    • 2

      Ugh.

    • 3

      LeProfessor if she responds back please let us know. I feel like the style could work for me if she understood how to make my size.

    • 1

      violetknight , Biiumers has experienced favorable results with the Florencia bralette. The Taylor bralette is designed to fit....very differently than many of us prefer.

    • 1

      Here is a link to her biography. http://www.salemsscissors.com/about-me
      She is impressive--much more educated about bras than I was at her age. I hope our comments are helpful, motivating, and encouraging. She is one of our amazing Bratabase members.

    • Will do violetknight! So far no response, but there's the little check mark that denotes she saw it.

    • Love4Pollinators you're right, I shouldn't have said anything negative about this young lady, who is just hustling running her business. There are many different fit methods. And she probably hasn't fit someone like me. I know there are lots of bra makers out there that don't fit people the way most of us here like to be fit. Her designs are beautiful. I hope she helps MiskiDwie's coblogger get the fit she needs.

    • 5

      Being completely unwilling to remake something that fits so obviously poorly is a deal breaker for me. How can that be the fit she intended? Maybe she’s just saying that to avoid admitting she doesn’t know how sizing works. I didn’t even watch her video & know I’m not interested. Makes me wish I still had time to sew.

    • 5

      cupandahalf please don't say that, your objections were spot on and you have every right to be respected as a person and as a consumer. 120lb Instagram models will pitch the mother of all fits if someone makes comments about their body type so why the heck shouldn't you, or I?!

      She may be young and she may be hustling but she sent a paying customer packing when they gave her honest feedback and were unhappy with the fit--basically told them "you're wrong, I'm right, I know better than you what your body needs and what you should want in a bra." Love4Pollinators I think it's touching that you are so protective of this young business owner and I'm glad you had a better experience but it doesn't take away from other people's experiences. If this young lady wants to hustle successfully she will need to learn to open her mind and quit being defensive. Especially in the US market where "the customer is always right." We do not take kindly to being scolded or dismissed by a merchant.

    • 3

      This was her response to my messages: "I appreciate your long yet unecessary lecture. I appreciate your attention but I will mind my own business for I went to school for this, thanks. I don't want you to think that I am disregarding your information, but I made my patterns and know how the measuring for each size should be. I have not had many ladies with issued with my sizing, yet unfortunately those that do are those who complain openly on the internet. I truly do appreciate all this information."

      I just copied and pasted what she said.

    • 4

      Wow, that's so unprofessional. I've considered ordering one of her bralettes, but the sizing issues and her attitude make me very apprehensive. I really hope she learns how to handle negative feedback and constructive criticism or she's going to continue to scare away potential customers.

    • I'm so confused about what measuring/sizing method she is using. Even the old +4 method doesn't say "unstretched band length must exactly match the wearer's underbust measurement" which seems to be how she's cutting bands!

    • 2

      omg, that’s an awful response. Maybe the people who haven’t had issues with her sizing are ones who don’t know how bras are supposed to fit!! Like wtf?? She sounds like a condescending brat in that reply, like a special snowflake who has not one iota of knowledge on how to run a business. Like going to school taught her anything - most of the world has not a clue how a bra should fit so it looks like whatever she was taught was wrong. Definitely lost any business I may have given her. I don’t care how firmly you believe in yourself, that’s not how you talk to an upset customer.

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      Oh, and even if she did go to school that doesn’t mean she knows your body or how you want a bra to fit better than YOU do!! Who gives a damn what school taught you - you make what the customer requests.

    • 3

      As a 24 year old from the U.S. who makes custom bras.... the video made me sick. Reading her replies made me sick. And it made me yet again VERY sad for the U.S. and it's lack of knowledge on bra fit and bra resources out there. So sorry she's been so unprofessional. :(
      As someone who went to college for Apparel Design, and then learned a sh*t ton more from books and the internet, yes school methods of fitting is SO OUTDATED. I wish she would be a lot more open to learning and realize that there is no one good way to learn, and that we can ALWAYS be learning. It frustrated everyone when nutritionists and doctors used methods that are 30 years outdated from when they were in medical school, and they didn't bother to keep up with more modern information. Fitting is the same!! Everything is the same!!! We should always be open to learning!!!!!!!!
      UGH
      Sorry you had to deal with her, she is acting like an ignorant proud brat who doesn't realize she doesn't know what she's doing, and then says everyone else is wrong when she's been told in a constructive way that she doesn't know what she's doing and she could be doing things better.

    • 1

      Do you sell anywhere Slava-Zone ? I agree with you... learning something theoretically in school is one thing but if she'd fitted anyone in person she'd have seen that there are some key aspects to fit that change from one body to another. Even if she believes her system is gospel, just seeing the photos for some customers should be enough to realize there's an issue!

    • 4

      I actually ended up taking some time and went through her entire website...I looked at a good bit of her published promotional advertisements and runway shows...the models look so horribly fitted. One of the models looked as if her breasts were beneath the cups and most the cups were on the side of her body. I also watched her video that talked about the "history" and "science" of bras & breasts. I now believe that Sabrina is one of those women whom are firmly in the "tight fitting bras are bad for your breasts and makes you sag" camp. So she thinks her lingerie should JUST be wrapping around the body like and adornment instead of holding a supporting it. The bralettes I have seen that look decent, I believe the customer ordered power mesh for the band which resulted in a much better fitting garment. She seems to expect all breasts to be sitting very high up on the chest and be very, very wide rooted with zero inner fullness/closeness... I'm still just secretly hoping she at least takes a look at the buttload of links I sent her and is just too proud to admit the she needs to adapt, but does end up tweaking her patterns because she does have some lovely designs. It really is quite a shame that almost a quarter century has passed and the fashion schools have not updated their curriculums.

    • 1

      When I first reviewed this brand, I went over a long story about how I asked for my bralettes from her, so I'm not going over that again. The synopsis is that it was annoying, and slightly condescending, but the bralettes are very affordable.

      What I will say is that when I asked her for edits on my second bra, she didn't hesitate to make them. She didn't argue that I wanted a whole band size smaller, or that I wanted it sewn a certain way so that the sides didn't gap. I agree that ordering from her initially was a pain, but at the time I needed a bralette and Dreams And Underthings is in indefinite hiatus, so I took the chance.

      In my opinion, if you don't have a lot of money, but a lot of time to insist on your size, then try her out. Otherwise, go with someone else who will cost more, but understands proper bra fitting.

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      I just reread that and "go with someone else who will cost more" sounds a little strange. I should have said, "go with someone who MAY cost more". Salem's Scissors has sales pretty often, and the last bralette I bought from her was $23.47 including shipping. I haven't seen anyone else who makes custom bralettes for that low, but I could always be wrong.

    • I find it a bit funny how your country of origin changes your perspective of what is pricey or not. Her $30 bralettes are my entire daily pay, and I don't have a low-income job, given all of the circumstances (middle class, office job, Uni-educated, works in the capital city). But that is off-top.

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      MiskiDwie for sure! I can't imagine that price point would be attractive if you are shopping from Poland and can buy from Polish handmade shops without paying customs and shipment...

      But another thing: handmade items made in USA imply that the maker is paying US prices for their materials, they have a US rent, US taxes etc. SO... I'm not sure how a price of $25-ish would cover her costs, with the cost of materials it probably leaves her with just $1-2 an hour (US minimum wage, which in many parts of the country is not even enough to feed and house one person without welfare, is $7.25 an hour). If she set her prices super low to attract clientele that also means she has the frustration of feeling she is barely covering costs and less willingness to accommodate customers.

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      Biiumers I can't imagine finding someone in the USA who makes quality bralettes for less money but I'm sure in other countries with lower cost of living they exist. Although, since US customers then have to pay for customs and shipping etc. it probably cancels out the difference. If you are in Europe maybe you can tap the Eastern European bra market!

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      MiskiDwie just curious, what is the average cost of a Polish bra for you in Poland in usd? Like mid-range, bought directly from the maker?

      I know buying a bra that costs $60, when that is on average what I spend on a week's groceries, can be pretty painful, and that is about the cost of a U.K. bra in the US (low end if you pay shipping). So I understand wanting to get what you pay for.

    • MiskiDwie just curious, what is the average cost of a Polish bra for you in Poland in usd? Like mid-range, bought directly from the maker?

      I know buying a bra that costs $60, when that is on average what I spend on a week's groceries, can be pretty painful, and that is about the cost of a U.K. bra in the US (low end if you pay shipping). So I understand wanting to get what you pay for.

    • wendybien I absolutely understand all of the economics, I just feel like it's kind of funny :)

      cupandahalf uhhh... are we talking handmade, custom, or just a normal, store-bought bra? Average Polish bra from a brand that does wholesale (that would mean for example Gorsenia or Ava as opposed to, say Ewa Michalak) would be about $30 (but it is easy to buy one for $18-19), a custom one will be $36 (cheapest I found is Slovianka Lingerie ) and a handmade bralette will start at $40 (and that will usually mean a lace triangle in clothing sizes). To make things funny, a Panache bra in Poland costs roughly $50-60, and the newly opened Victoria's Secret has bras for about $55 :)

    • 1

      To put things in perspective - lowest legal paycheck you can get in Poland (that is a monthly payout) is $513 as of 2017, the average paycheck is $1285, and weekly groceries for two people would cost about $27.

    • 3

      Being as I am Dreams and Underthings... I feel so conflicted about the fact I have simply been unable to reopen for what’s turned into nearly an entire year and at this point am tossing around the idea of closing for good unfortunately. It’s been long enough i know I’ve lost the vast majority of my customer base. Then this shit happens and it makes me want to save allll the boobies. I DO understand sizing & seeing someone like this act this way when she clearly does not is infuriating. My stitching was not always perfect and I only offered one pattern but at least i grasped the sizing concept.

      When i opened my Etsy shop i had a roommate, dirt cheap rent, no full time job and i was in classes only 2 days a week. My hiatus was intended to get me through the last semester of nursing school while I finally found work full time out of the home. That position has turned into a permanent, full time, Emergency Room, overnight RN job, I sleep during the day, the rest of the time I’m off I am a single mom to 2 kids one with special needs, I bought and am renovating a house, plus dealing with my own health problems. I never intended to abandon D&U... I also never thought life would get this hectic. Closing down would break my heart, but I don’t think I have much of a choice either. :(

    • 1

      lcl0706 I just wanted to say I have great respect for people working in the medical field, and as a future wife of an MD and a neuropsych trying to get her diploma I salute you so very much. Hopefully one day you will be able to restart your business!

    • MiskiDwie I apologize if you thought my long list of economic factors was meant to lecture you... that part of my post wasn't directed at you at all and was actually just the lead-in to my comment speculating about why she has this defensive and unhelpful attitude!

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      MiskiDwie thanks for that perspective. I've never thought bras were cheap, but U.K. Luxury bras must be unaffordable. What do really big women who need large band and large cup do in Poland, where you're gonna spend $65-$90 US on a bra (Elomi, Sculptresse, EM)?

    • 1

      wendybien I imagine myself recipient of these words. I imagine my daughter recipient of these words. And, I cry.

    • wendybien Short answer: I don't have a formal online presence where I sell, it's mostly word-of-mouth.

      Long answer: (I ended up typing a freaking novel, which wasn't super relevant, so I'll post it on my own if you want to read it, haha)

    • By the way, did anyone else notice that the video says no longer available?? Anyone know the story behind that?

    • I told her that it came off very condescending, as if she knows more and better than everyone else. She may have saw these comments a lot, so removed it.
      I didn't understand it anyway, the only time there was vanity sizing was in the 1940's when they decided to sell the bra bands at 32 and above because women wanted to be close to the "perfect" proportions (at that time was 36-26-36 I believe). With this labeling came the the Plus 4 method, as they could've labeled them in the measurement that the band fit, but they chose this way to make women feel better about themselves. Odd right, back then the "band" labeling was more important than the cup labeling and now-a-days the cup labeling seems more important to women and the band label doesn't matter at all. I would like more info on why they decided to start labeling clothes the way they do around the world, Italy makes the most sense "size 1, size 2, size 3, etc." The US used to do it this was....but everything sizing size in the U.S. is skewed horribly. Or if it were "A,B,C" sizes. But why label pants sizes 20-36, or 6-16? Small, medium, large, makes some sense...but at the same time every brands S,M,L is different. I believe the EU 20-36 is supposed to be either the waist measurement or the flat measurement of the waist/hip in centimeters. If so, that makes sense. Sorry,went off topic. Slava-Zone

    • Well, I was contacted by Sabrina and looks like she read your comments guys and was pretty much taken aback and sad to hear so much criticism. I advised her to come here and discuss the matter on Bratabase.

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      Love4Pollinators do you imagine yourself or your daughter the recipient of SalemScissors' words about customers who she suggests lie about their size, are foolishly falling for vanity sizing, or whose size she implies is just super crazy abnormal e.g. "40DDD"?

      Sometimes criticism does not reflect people being unkind or unfair to the recipient--sometimes it reflects that people object to the fact that the recipient has earned criticism by being unkind or unfair. If I or my daughter earned this sort of criticism, sure, we might cry, but I would hope we'd cry because we were sorry we did something wrong, and then learn from it.

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  3. Florencia Bralette

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    32G

    Hasn't set fit

    I got my bralette from Salem's Scissors in the mail today! I love the galaxy fabric, and the overall look of the bra. It is adorable and funky, and exactly how I wanted it to look. This bra is so close to fitting, but it is going to need slight alterations before it does.

    I love the way the cup projection was designed. Instead of using a seamed cup, the bottom of each cup is pleated many times over, and it seams like it is keeping the cups from riding up on my chest nicely so far. I decided to go for a 32:7, instead of ... a 32:8 like my Dreams and Underthings bralette, because I figured this would help smooth out any wrinkling from the pleats. It looks like I was right in that assumption, so if you buy this bralette you should try going down a cup size or two.

    I chose powernet for the band because I knew it was going to be firmer than spandex. I tried to measure the band, but is is different when there is no underwire to keep the cups in place. It does feel fairly firm, although it could be a tad bit tighter. The closure on this band is left handed, which for right now has me fumbling around to close it. It is such a strange feeling! I don't think I've ever owned a bra with the hooks on my left before. Also, there are only 2 rows of hooks.

    Unfortunately, the bra gapes on the sides where the cups meet the band. I think it's because the seam where the cradle meets the band isn't aligned with the edge of the cup, if that makes sense. The cradle continues 1 inch past the cup before meeting the bra band. I am going alter it so that the edge of the cups meets the wing seams, and I think that should fix it. I might try going down a cup size for the next one.

    Overall, I think this bralette is very well sewn, and pretty well designed. I am going to make that adjustment, and show the shop owner before ordering my next bralette. I really want a light colored one to wear under thin shirts once the dogs days start.

    I saw a coupon code on Instagram recently, enter UNICORN to save 25% in her shop.

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      It's so lovely. I can't tell you how much I waaaant.

    • 3

      ^Ditto. I want. She may freak when I ask for a 28" band: I watched her youtube video about vanity sizes. Perhaps sending her photos of the measurement tape around my underbust will be convincing ;-) ;-)

    • 1

      Love4Pollinators Well according the her measuring video, the band is supposed to be measured at the armpit level so it may not :P

    • It's sooooo pretty! I may ask for this as gift lol

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      I had a day long back and forth with her when I asked her for a 32 band, and she kept trying to tell me I should be in a 34. I considered just lying and telling her that 32 was what I got using the overbust:underbust method. I did convince her in the end, but the band is just a smidgen too big. It is perfect on the tightest set of hooks.

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      That is very pretty, but the prior comments make it very disheartening to try and order something out of matrix sizing from her.

    • 3

      @DreamsandUnderthings has spoiled us.

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      Yeah, trying to order my size was not the easiest thing from her. It's one of those scenarios where it was only really worth it because the bralette was relatively cheap. I wish I had seen that coupon code before ordering, because then it would have been about $26 after shipping. Now that she has made me a bra though, I don't think my next order from her will be as difficult.

    • 1

      And, your trail blazing has made it easier for the rest of us. Thank you, Biiumers for your efforts!! :-) :-)

    • Oh. The hooks on the opposite side is exciting to me. These sort of things help keep our brains healthy. I'm certain such a benefit is unintentional, but nerds like me me love this :-) :-)

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      The hooks on the opposite side made me feel like a teenage boy fumbling around!

    • The bra is cute! Although it sucks that she tried to convince you what size you should be.

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      It looks like she didn't pull on the picot elastic edging while stitching it onto the sides of the cups. Doing that will cause it to contract & then stretch to your body instead of being loose & gappy to begin with. The cradles on the bralettes I made went past the sides of the cups as well but when adding the edging I tugged on it to make the side of the cup contract & then stretch when put on. Idk if that makes sense lol

    • lcl0706 Oh! That does make sense!

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      lcl0706 I have to say... finding a bralette that can substitute for the ones you made has been difficult 😧 lol

    • Hmm... wonder if it would be worth it to ask for a 28E. It's super cute and I want to order one now, especially with that coupon code, but I also don't want to be part of a sudden barrage of customers asking for "weird" sizes and arguing about sizing methods. If only we could just be taken at our word when we tell people our sizes, heh

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      I emailed about the Taylor bralette and requested "a band that stretches no more than 30 with 37" bust and 30.5" overbust. " She responded VERY quickly and encouragingly. Two Taylors in process for me. Thanks, Biiumers!

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      Biiumers I just finished RN school, passed my licensing exam, am buying a house, and moving in less than 4 weeks. But my new house has a whole room I can dedicate as a sewing/crafts room! So, once the dust of the entire life overhaul I've been doing this year settles, I plan on restarting the Etsy shop :)

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      lcl0706 Whoa!! You have been BUSY!! Congratulations!! I'm so excited to see your "dedicated sewing room" creations--sounds wonderful :-) :-)

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      lcl0706 Wow! CONGRATULATIONS!!! That hustle is admirable 😁

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      Thank you girls :)

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      Biiumers Idk how I missed this. I was just about to ask you how the cups were. I thought I saw a pic where the cups were 2 different pieces of fabric, but I may have been confusing her with someone else.
      I'm about to place my order now, she said she was able to find stretchy pink & white houndstooth fabric.
      Where do you put the coupon code on etsy? I couldn't find it.

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      Biiumers the bralette looks nice on you btw

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      Prettyncharmeuse In the Etsy cart, to the right of the item there and underneath the payment options, there is a link that says "Apply shop coupon code" that you have to click to open the field box.

      Also, I've seen photos of this bralette as a vertical seamed cup on instagram dated 2016. I think that this pleated cup is an updated design.

      Pink & White houndstooth fabric sounds ADORABLE

    • Biiumers thanks. I saved $11.75 for the set.

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      I got my set today. I should have listened to you, and sized down. I didn't & the cups are too big. 😖

    • Prettyncharmeuse Aw man, I always hate when that happens. How was the band though? Did she make it to the size you wanted?

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      Biiumers oh, the band was perfect. It's a 28, and there's no hook/eye closure, so it's like a regular bralette.
      I'll add pics in a bit.

    • Prettyncharmeuse Did you order a specific size or simply share your measurements? The link houndstooth is adorable! Happy to read the band fit!

    • Love4Pollinators I did both. I asked for 28F, and gave her my measurements (underbust 27, bust 34).
      She wants to remake it in 30D, but idk if that'll be too small (in the cups)

    • Prettyncharmeuse What is the houndstooth fabric made of? The galaxy print was made of a rayon spandex, so I think I could have gone down another cup size to a 32:6.

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      Thank you all for the honest comments, reviews, and opinions! Feel free to message me at any moment with your questions. You can easily find me on facebook and Instagram and or Etsy. Cheers! Salem's Scissors :)

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  4. Taylor

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    28G

    Didn't fit

    Very short-waisted, center full, close set, immediately projected, omega shaped, wide-shallow underarm tissue,...

    This bra top has 3 of my most favorite bra features: 3/4" straps, front adjust straps, and 4 x 2 fasteners. It is locally made (within 500 miles), pays fair labor wages, uses local materials, supports a female entrepreneur, and is customizable. These are endearing characteristics!

    For me, this bra and it's scaling are perfect for my very short-waisted physique. I doubt this style would be grand on those with tall, significant roots, but it works well for shorties. From a projection perspective, it accommodates my immediate and center projection well. If the band were the "30 ... inch stretched maximum" length I had requested, I'm certain a short list of fit issues would appear. ; -)

    There is, however, no lift or support. Like wearing a t-shirt, it is comfortable. But, like many t-shirts, it simply acts like a drape over my breasts. I was hoping for Kindred Bravely Organic Nursing bra-like support with fasteners for easy, painless removal. On a 28" underbust, a 38" stretched band (Taylor) cannot provide the same support as a 30" stretched band (Kindred Bravely X-small Busty). Taylor 's narrow elastic underbust band and the band length (38" stretched) seem the fit culprits. And, both could be remedied by adding a limited stretch, wider band.

    The materials are both beautiful and soft. The seamstress selected the coordinating fabrics, and I like her choices https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> The stitching and assembly are excellent. And, her customer service outstanding. For instance, she procured .75" straps, and kept me updated throughout the order fulfillment process. Eagerly, I will order again, but I may send a Kindred Bravely Organic Nursing Bra pattern and request a few design changes. It's in the mail https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> Salem's Scissors will work her magic https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" />

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    Space and Aqua (cotton jersey) colorway

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  5. Florencia Bralette

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    28G

    Didn't fit

    Very short-waisted, center full, close set, somewhat narrow, immediately projected, shallow apex projection,...

    Gorgeous fabric! If you appreciate wildflowers, this fabric beautifully displays rudbeckia, echinacea, dahlias, and a chocolate Rosa rugosa. Among the peach, pink, brown, and ivory, there is a gentle sprinkling of red and blue (neither of those flowers I recognize). This is a stunning, sophisticated use of color!

    Florencia uses a Watson Bra-like pattern and is not ideal for my center-full, close-set pair. Whether I make this bra pattern or any other manufacturer makes it, the pattern simply doesn't fit my center-full, close-set breasts. The gore seams sit on my breast tissue all along the gore and ... lower portion of the cup. My sensitive skin protests. I may be able to improve the fit with a gore alteration. The seam ripper, scissors, and sewing machine are ready to help. Otherwise, this is a dynamite pattern. It provides exceptional support in a comfortable and beautiful package.

    The band stretches to just 29" and provides excellent support. Another model (Taylor) I ordered from Salem's Scissors stretched to 37". Florencia provides the support I hoped it would whereas Taylor may be better suited for more self-supporting breasts than mine.

    The construction quality is excellent. And, the cups of my Florencia are lined with the softest fabric. Cup lining was an alteration I requested. And, Salem's Scissors graciously provided the lining alteration.

    My experience with Salem's Scissors has been excellent. If you enjoy mixing fabric patterns and colors, you may enjoy the quirky and sophisticated combination of fabrics she offers. I know of no other place one can purchase a french fry bra. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";-)" /> https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";-)" /> And, she has accommodated a short list of alterations.

    Not every bra style fits the way I would like, but the designer is responsive, gracious, and flexible. Thankfully, I've found a gorgeous bralette I enjoy wearing.

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      Very pretty!

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      I love that fabric! So pretty!

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      I'm glad she worked with you to give you the bra you wanted! I bet it wouldn't be hard to make the frame flat rather than curved. I've also been experimenting with making bralettes and I think a flat frame might give you better support!

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      cupandahalf :-) I've sewn two of these with less curve at the gore, and still the gore remains a problem. "Flat frame" is my next sewing adventure ;-)

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  6. Leni

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    34H

    Didn't fit

    This bra was way way too big for me, both band and cups. Also stretchy.

    Luckily a friend who is larger than me was coming over and I gave it to her.

    I didn't have time to get pictures or measurements, sorry....

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  7. Taylor

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    28G

    Didn't fit


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