Nikkilee |
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Posts: 115
06/02/11 21:11:37 |
So, I have a problem.... two, actually.... Once upon a time I was a nice healthy C cup, but thanks to nursing my little ones, I'm up to a DD and I CAN'T figure out how to do a shell bra based top. I need help!!! Anyone out there willing to give me some ideas or help me make one?
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MorganMermaid |
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Posts: 106
06/02/11 21:53:26 |
I'm in the same exact situation actually my DD's are starting to not fit so I might be a DDD now but I'm not sure they even make a 34DDD/E ...I can hope. If you manage to find a good top or a way to make one, please let me know if you can. Good luck!
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TheMightyManatee |
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06/02/11 23:19:21 |
you can get really creative with layering and make a bra with a base material (netting/kelp/fabric/etcetc) and layer the shell(s) on top of it, so you don't have to rely on shell trying to cover all of the boob.
if you're worried about making sure it fits right, you can always use an old (or one you don't mind sacrificing) bra/swimsuit top/etc that fits you now and work off of that, better ensures you'll have something that you know will fit in the end.
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Nikkilee |
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Posts: 115
06/03/11 00:31:43 |
Thanks, Mighty Manatee! Good suggestions....
Morgan- I will use the tips above and let you know how it turns out!
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Mermaid Serina |
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06/03/11 05:32:34 |
Nikkilee I can't wait to see what you do with your bra!
Morgan They do make bra's that size however they charge a lot for them, my good friend only has one bra that fits right cause she has to order them online special and they cost a very pretty penny.
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MorganMermaid |
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06/03/11 13:25:12 |
@Nikkilee, Thank Q
@Sirena, Yea lucky I found Nordstrom actually had my size and when there's no padding I can mange fitting in to a DD comfortably. Sucks that they cost a so much more, it's like they want me to get a reduction lol
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malinghi |
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Posts: 264
06/03/11 14:46:43 |
About trying to find shells that fit, what about casting shells in sizes that aren't available at micheals? It should be possible to make larger shells out or plastic or something, right? I feel like that's something one of the tailmakers would be interested in, seeing as how there's demand for it.
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Nikkilee |
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Posts: 115
06/04/11 06:06:27 |
@malinghi- EXCELLENT IDEA!!! now I just gotta figure out how to do that....
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malinghi |
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06/04/11 07:24:26 |
Yeah, I have no idea how to do that either. I was thinking about it though, and while most of the casting that people on this site do is probably for silicone, you'd probably want to make the shells out of something rigid. Fiberglass actually seems like it would work pretty well for this, plus it has the added bonus that you can make really powerful rigid monofins out of fiberglass, so learning to make things with it would be a pretty handy skill.
If anyone is interested in doing this, there are some decent tutorials on youtube on making things out of fiberglass.
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melbel1023 |
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Posts: 105
06/04/11 13:50:14 |
i'm actually designing and hoping to sell some tops for bustier mermaids! i'm finishing my first design soon, i'll post it on here (and its used with real shells, none of them casted)
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melbel1023 |
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Posts: 105
06/04/11 16:01:22 |
here is what i'm currently working on - its still a work in progress though.
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