How to Quickly Repair an Underwire Bra

6 de abril de 2013

How to Quickly Repair an Underwire Bra

Has your favorite underwire bra rebelled against you by breaking? If the underwire has finally busted through the fabric and is pressing against your skin, you don’t have to abandon ship and spring for a new one. Instead, you can salvage it in just a few minutes.

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Grab a pair of sharp sewing scissors and moleskin. The moleskin will adhere to itself providing a soft cushion against the protruding underwire. Some lingerie stores sell a moleskin bra patch fix kit, which will work too.
- You can purchase moleskin at either a craft or fabric store.
- You will probably also find it at any store with a pharmacy. Look for it wherever the shoe pads are.

Cut a small section of moleskin to patch the hole. The smaller the patch, the better, as this help keep the repair looking seamless.

Firmly push the underwire back inside your bra. If possible, move the underwire away from the hole so you have only fabric in that area. Having fabric only will make it easier for you to repair.

Remove the backing from the moleskin patch. Press it against the hole on your bra. Smooth over the moleskin patch with your thumbs so it adheres in place.

Done. Your bra should be fixed for now; breathe easy and wear it again.

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Take extra care when washing a repaired bra. Consider washing it gently by hand and air-drying it instead of going through the machine.

Check repair site from time to time to ensure the moleskin is still in place. You may need to replace moleskin from time to time.

Consider adding a few stitches (hand stitch) to the moleskin for a more permanent fix. Or, take the bra to a seamstress or tailor for a proper, permanent fix.