What to do with old bras

I have quite a few old bras that I've grown out of or just don't want to wear anymore. I don't want to throw them out because I know I can use them for other things. I've used one for shoulder pads in a blazer and I've used one for making my bikini top looking even more awesome on me. So I want to know if anyone has any other ideas? I'm pretty much only interested in what they do as far as clothing... I'm not really a tea cozy, go out in the garden or make a lamp thing kind of girl.

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14 replies since 6th November 2011 • Last reply 6th November 2011

Reply #1:

There's always the option of donating them if they aren't worn out.

You could turn one into a purse... look up bra purses on Etsy, there are some interesting things there.

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Reply #2:

there's some fundraisers that collect old bras and then companies donate money based on how many bras there al. you could always see if they do that in your area.

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Reply #3:

You could make one into a purse =]

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Reply #4:

You could buy cool fabric (comic print, newspaper print etc) and sort of 'cover them' to make a really interesting bra for the ones that fit.
And you could use the cups from the small ones to make a swimsuit.
I like the purse idea though!!

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Reply #5:

Those bra bags on etsy and awesome, you should defo take a look!

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Reply #6:

If they still fit, you can bedazzle them. I glued rhinestones all over one of my old ones or you could glue a shell over each cup and make it into a mermaid bra.

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Reply #7:

Chris March turned one cup into a facinator hat.

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Reply #8:

a pincushion?

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Reply #9:

lol I love that idea Jenny!

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Reply #10:

Also taken by the bra come pin cusion idea! For bras that fit, how about gluing scraps of leather/velevet/lace/ribbon to it to make a custom raving top?

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Reply #11:

Lol Thanks, I love novelty pincushions (I'm going to make a hedgehog shaped one and use pins as spikes).
I like EJ's idea too. Also you could use t shirt iron ons, fabric paint or dye to jazz the ones that fit up a bit.

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Reply #12:

hmmm goodHappy

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Reply #13:

You can make bandeau bras. I've wanted to try to make them for a while now. You can search for tutorials on Youtube. Happy

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Reply #14:

What about using them to make cute slip dresses? They would be really easy to sew!

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