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"PIMP MY BRA" Bag #2

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Swap Coordinator:GoingTwinsane (contact)
Swap categories: Handbags  Fabric  Handmade 
Number of people in swap:10
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:September 30, 2009
Date items must be sent by:October 31, 2009
Number of swap partners:2
Description:

It's that time of year again!

Last year this went so well and the participants had so much fun that I thought we would do it again! Christmas is coming and these are DEFINITELY unique gifts!

This is what you'll do:

Get a padded bra with the underwire. Glue or sew the cups together to form a pouch. You can either remove the straps and reattach where you desire or leave them as is. Embellish the heck outta the bra and you end up with a very cute (and unique) handbag.

I made some of these for my girls and they LOVED them. They're big enough to carry a cell phone, lipstick and a coin purse (unless you use a Super Hooter bra, LOL)

Here are a couple websites:

http://www.sewing.org/html/bra_purse.html

http://www.mcuniverse.com/Bra-Purse.1768.0.html

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Bra-Purse

http://www.gomestic.com/Do-It-Yourself/Amazing-Uses-for-Old-Bras.63891

These are so much fun to make! You can find cute bras at garage sales, thrify stores or perhaps you have one ot two in your closet that are too big or small. Whatever the source DO make sure the bra is clean and not all torn up and nasty.

You will have 2 partners. You will make 1 bra bag for each partner. Be creative and enjoy!

Some comments from last year's participants:

"Just reading about this had me in stitches. How could I NOT sign up??"

"OMG this is sooo funny...i have to do it. I know what my sister in law's getting for xmas!! Pimp my Bra :)"

"What a clever, cute and creative idea! I just finished making mine--easy as 1-2-3!! It's embellished and all patched up, and looking good!!I had so much fun making this!! "

"i saw this swap and had to sign up. this looks so interesting and fun to do. guess what my daughters and nieces are getting for christmas?"

Discussion

Cocoa 08/29/2009 #

I'm watching the swap. This sounds like fun!! I would like a red or purple one!!!

nadithings 08/29/2009 #

[http://www.sewing.org/html/brapurse.html] (http://www.sewing.org/html/brapurse.html)

nadithings 08/29/2009 #

brapurse

nadithings 08/29/2009 #

on my watchlist! sounds fun!

DebP 08/29/2009 #

Very cute idea. Watching for now.

lindasusanna 08/29/2009 #

those are so cute ! 8D I cant do those but absolute love the idea ! have a greatgreat time ! (:

provadia 08/29/2009 #

This is such an awesome idea!!

washingtonmaverick 08/29/2009 #

what a freaking cute idea!!!! I think i figured out my gift bags for my female friends at Christmas this year!!!

janeengland 08/29/2009 #

these are gorgeous but im not very good at crafts and it be shame to send my partners something i made lol, but would love to have 1 if anyone fancies doing a private swap or a RAK

Astraea 08/29/2009 #

this is absolutely adorable- watch list :D

gorditachula368 08/31/2009 #

great idea i would have never thought i would bye a use bra at a thrift store but now i have a reason...... how cute. you deserve a star just for the idea of it.

violin21 09/ 1/2009 #

Im watching what a great swap, hugs :)

GoingTwinsane 09/ 3/2009 #

Oh, it's not my original idea, I don't know how I came across them but we did this last year and it was a blast! My partner was from Scotland and she made me a purple on that was a size H cup size...I didn't know they came that big! It was a purse!!!

GoingTwinsane 09/ 3/2009 #

@janeengland These aren't as hard as they look...especially if you get an underwire one and use hot glue to hold them together...it's actually very easy and they are so fun!

violin21 09/13/2009 #

I have just made one bag and it is really lovely, my partner will really like this one, I just have to finish the other one off in the same way, but they are so lovely people have commented on one that I made for myself.

MonicaVereana 09/25/2009 #

I will have to buy a second bra at a thrift shop, but I already have one of my own that I only wore once. I needed a racer back for a dress, but don't own anything else to wear it with. It's a LaSenza, and I'm pretty well endowed (DD), so it'll be a little bigger than change purse...lol!

handsdown46785 09/30/2009 #

lmao

thanks for the Christmas idea for the sister-in-laws...although one would totally offended if I gave her one. But this is such a cool idea!

SMichalek 10/25/2009 #

This sounds cool. I wish I hadn't missed it!

ArizonianbutmissesMichigan 11/ 3/2009 #

I have not sent mine yet, as I am waiting to hear back from Coordinator as to what to do with the partner that has been partially suspended. Thanks for understanding and hope to hear from her soon.

GoingTwinsane 12/ 1/2009 #

OMG @ArizonianbutmissesMichigan I never rec'd a message from you..I'll PM you right now!

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