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Originally Posted by micamica
Go down to the local library and check out Embellished Bras: Basic Techniques by Dawn Devine Brown or Bedlah, Baubles, and Beads by the same author. While recovering a bra is fairly simple, she gives lots of hints to make it easier and of longer lasting quality...having sewn for a while,I didn't these books would help me much, but I was totally wrong!!
Nikki
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Seconded.
I also highly recommend removing stretchy straps and replacing with grosgrain ribbon or other non-stretchy tough stuff. Less stretch = less bounce = less lingerie look. You won't wear this all day every day, no reason to have the supercomfy stretch straps. My instructor also recommends totally replacing the back straps with ribbon or interfacing.
If the bra does not seem tough and sturdy in the cup, it won't hold up under your decorations. In which case stiffen it with a layer of interfacing... or if you're only worried about the top edge, stitch on a piece of ribbon to reinforce that and keep it from buckling.
Have fun!