[Zana]

Hi, Nisima. This is really encouraging and perfect timing because I'm about to try to do the same thing. Congratulations!

Two questions for you (and others who have done this) if you don't mind:
What's the structure of the original costume bra -- Abla-style hard cup or something softer like a Topkapi?
What's the structure of the lingerie bra onto which you sewed it? Underwire and tapestry, I understand, but can you tell me a little more about the fabric, whether it's seamed or molded, etc.?

I'm working with a Joharah lycra bra that I think has some buckram underpinnings but not a full buckram cup. The lingerie bra that best matches the contours of the cups is a plunge style from Lane Bryant with molded cups covered in something like stretch satin that happens to match the costume bra. I think the cups will hold up (they do hold me up) and keep their shape because the costume bra is not absolutely solid with beading and I'll be leaving the underwire in the lingerie bra intact. But if this sounds too fragile and I should try to find something with seamed cups instead, please do let me know! Thanks very much.

Suzana