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This was a custom order for a mermaid top. This style gives more coverage while still being organic and feminine. Start with using a nude colored bra. I used crinkle silk pulling it over the bra cup hand stitching to secure. To create a watery look cut several strips of fabric gathering a ruffle to add to the bottom and top of the bra. For the band that wraps around the body you want to make sure it remains stretchy. Sew several layers of ruffle vertically to cover the band. I added several pearls and plastic flowers scattered through out. For the plastic shells I first drilled tiny holes along the edges so that I could stitch it to the bra. I then spray painted and glued rhinestones using E6000. For being such a small garment this was incredibly time consuming considering that the whole thing was made by hand! I hope this helps give you ideas for your own projects!
Awww thanks so much for sharing! This looks so beautiful!
Gorgeous!
That fabric color and the way you gathered and burned everything is gorgeous!!
Jo! That is so clever! Hand work is very time consuming , but worth it. How’d you get so crafty?
That’s so beautiful! Where can we get the plastic shells?
Most Halloween stores sell them, you can also buy them online like this store
That is very cool! The color of the fabric and the items you’ve used turned out really nice!
I love all your work and this bra is amazing! where did you find the shells for the bra?!?
hi where abouts did you get that type of shell i been after that type of mould one for ages i seem to only come across the flat realistic shells which is not ideal for my costume im making for cosplay next year this is lovely work so pretty
Hi!
I was hoping you could share where you got your shells from? It would be nice to use your craft in action.
Hi, I was hoping you could tell me where to buy those shells from? usually the ones from costume shops are flat and have no dimension to the shells. thank you
Sadly, I need to sell this commissioned mermaid bra. If anyone is interested in buying the piece, please visit http://mostdecentthing.weebly.com/for-sale.html
It is very well made and in mint condition.
could you tell me what type of material you used
That is a crinkle two tone organza!
How did you attach the shells to the bra? And what paint did you use to paint them?
This is fabulous! Just wondering where you can get shells like these?so impressed!!
Stupendous! This helps a TON! Thank you!
You are SO TALENTED! I love each and every single thing that you create…you’re amazing!
How did you spray paint the bra to be gradient like that?! I’m gonna have to do the same with my plastic shell bra and I could use some tips as I’ve never spray painted before. Thank you.
hi!! beautiful job! where did you get the sea shells?
I love this! but I was wondering where you bought the plastic shells?! I’ve been trying to find ones that cover the bra everywhere! Please let me know! You can email me at the email address I provded above