Do you like those little bows on the front of your bra? Maybe you don’t like bows because they appear as a bump in your t-shirt. Or maybe you just don’t have any bows for the front of your bra. Maybe you are also rubbish at tying wee bits of ribbon into bows. Don’t worry! We hear you!
I’ve prepared a quick little video that might inspire you to use a short length of ribbon (or two) instead of the traditional bow you’ve always used. You can use a bit of fray stopper liquid on a 4-6″ (10-15 cm) length of ribbon with the ends cut on the bias to keep it from fraying.
Simply fold the ribbon in half after sealing the ends and stitch it to the centre front of your bra. The tails are kept deliberately longer than a “normal” bow. The ribbon can match, or almost match in colour, coordinate with a print, or you could use two ribbons that suggest the colours used in the rest of the bra.
You can use the ribbons on the centre front, but also where the strap joins the upper cup. I always think that looks so feminine and pretty. The bra samples are courtesy of Diane Harold of Temperance Swimwear and Intimates. Inspiration for her came from the use of ribbons to cover garters on vintage foundations, such as corsets, girdles and garter belts.
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