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Old 01-03-2008, 01:44 PM   #5
shahla
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Re: Bras...just bras

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Originally Posted by Susanna View Post
ye, VS is a bit too pricey..I have been using knocks offs for 4-6 dollars, but they seem to lack structure.
Will try the Stiffen Quick. What have you found to be the issue with Sugar Petals? I have yet to try them.
I didn't particularly like the shape of the sugar petals cups. Plus, I found it difficult to get them aligned properly. That was a couple of years ago, and I have alot more experience now with bra-making so it might be easier. I find it easier to take a ready made bra and beef up the structure than to take anything apart and re-build it (or in the case of sugar petals - build it from the ground up).

One idea that I also had that haven't tried yet is to use the bra cups they sell at fabric/craft stores that are meant to go inside swimsuits or evening wear. I found some cups that are really stiff and I thought if I sewed them inside a ready-made bra, that it would really stiffen up the bra cups quickly and easily. I purchased a set, but haven't tried that idea out yet.
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