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JerseyJanice · 11-16-2009, 01:02 PM

sorry, guys, the topic is underwire bras, and I don't know any men who wear them.

Has anyone found a way to salvage an underwire bra that the wire has poked through? I've pulled the wire out when it's happened at work and the poking is killing me, but that destroys the bra.

Is there a way I can sew it to keep the wire inside? I'm an odd size bra, so it's hard to find bras I like that fit. I hate when this happens!

ilovepcot · 11-16-2009, 01:33 PM

I've had the wire poke through many times.

What I finally did was use a bit of super glue right over the hole. It hardens and the wire isn't able to poke back through. Trying to "re-sew" never worked for me. Wire always managed to poke back through. It was only in a fit of "near rage" that I found the glue solution.

Mickeefan · 11-16-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ilovepcot

I've had the wire poke through many times.

What I finally did was use a bit of super glue right over the hole. It hardens and the wire isn't able to poke back through. Trying to "re-sew" never worked for me. Wire always managed to poke back through. It was only in a fit of "near rage" that I found the glue solution.

I've done the "super glue on the hole" remedy, too!

It does work. Now, I need a remedy for the underwires that just snap in half.

luvmy3 · 11-16-2009, 01:43 PM

Ladies, if your underwires are popping out and snapping in half its definitely time for a new bra. Amazon is having a killer sale, some are a low as $5, Bali, Maidenform. Barely There, colors are select but do include black, taupes, bronze.

Briarmom · 11-16-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by luvmy3

Ladies, if your underwires are popping out and snapping in half its definitely time for a new bra.

Bras have a shelf life of about 6 months. Buy lots and buy often.

FireDancer · 11-16-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JerseyJanice

sorry, guys, the topic is underwire bras, and I don't know any men who wear them.

No, but I know some who probably should.

CLEVERGIRL · 11-16-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FireDancer

No, but I know some who probably should.

And I know some who gladly do!

Handbag Lady · 11-16-2009, 02:36 PM

I hate that bras only last a few months. I have an expensive size and it kills me sometimes.

And why don't they make pink ones in my size that are under $80?

Anyway, I find that the glue solution does work in a pinch (get what I did there, HA) but when I find them sticking out at home, I hand sew in a small patch of fabric over the hole where the wire sticks out. I agree that just re-stitching the hole only makes the wire poke out of another place.

momrek06 · 11-16-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Briarmom

Bras have a shelf life of about 6 months. Buy lots and buy often.

And remember to put your bras in a mesh lingerie bag and wash on the gentle cycle/line dry. That will keep them from coming apart. We pay so much money for bras today, it is worth it to use those bags.

ilovepcot · 11-16-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickeefan

I've done the "super glue on the hole" remedy, too!

It does work. Now, I need a remedy for the underwires that just snap in half.

Snap in half?!!!

Tell us you weren't wearing it when that happened!

pyrxtc · 11-16-2009, 05:24 PM

well I ahve bra's that I have had for years because it is so hard to find a size that fits and fits me well. 3 different stores and was told 3 different sizes. I tend to wear a 38DD but one store said I was a 40FFF. way too big and the cups could fold over while I was wearing it, fitter insisted it fit right ! This was Nordstroms, you'd think they'd train them better.

MulanUSAF · 11-16-2009, 05:53 PM

I recently bought the Bra Baby from Bed Bath and Beyond, they're pretty good in keeping the bra from warping too much. My problem is you can only wash one per load, unless you buy several of those things. It cost about $10 each and is worth it IMO.

sorcerormickey · 11-16-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickeefan

Now, I need a remedy for the underwires that just snap in half.

OMG THAT IS THE WORST!!!!!!

Happens to me with almost every bra eventually. Always in the same place too - I actually have scar tissue where it pokes thru the fabric and into my skin. Good thing the fabric soaks up the blood, lol.

Always at the most inconvenient time when you can't change bras either!

Lisa loves Pooh · 11-16-2009, 05:59 PM

I've never had luck.

But I wonder if stitching the hole where it is poking out will help.

NotUrsula · 11-16-2009, 06:02 PM

I use moleskin, but it's a complicated process.

First I use a seam ripper to open up about 2 inches of the casing near the end where the problem is, and I darn the hole in the casing closed. Then I use a file to remove any sharp edges on the wire. Next, I take a small patch of moleskin, fold it over a few times, and using the hole in the wire, sew it securely on so that the point is cushioned.

After that I tuck the wire back in and sew up the casing by machine. Finally, I take another small double-layer patch of moleskin and sew it over the end of the wire where the repair was made.

11-16-2009, 01:02 PM	#1
JerseyJanice Proud owner of Max the Mighty Wonder Dog. Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Beautiful Bergen County Posts: 7,515	Question for the ladies only... sorry, guys, the topic is underwire bras, and I don't know any men who wear them. Has anyone found a way to salvage an underwire bra that the wire has poked through? I've pulled the wire out when it's happened at work and the poking is killing me, but that destroys the bra. Is there a way I can sew it to keep the wire inside? I'm an odd size bra, so it's hard to find bras I like that fit. I hate when this happens! __________________ 1972, 1974, 1976 WDW Childhood Trips (Offsite) 2/99 CSR (Gift Trip from In-Laws) 9/00 CR/POFQ (Millennium Trip, Split Stay) 6/02 WL (Gift Trip from In-Laws to Celebrate their 40th) 2/08 POR/Dolphin (Split Stay) 8/08 Pop (Free Dining) 9/09 Pop (Free Dining Again) 8/10 Pop (Free Dining Again! )

11-16-2009, 02:36 PM	#8
Handbag Lady Disneyland Bride 2000 If you can't say somethng nice, come sit next to me Has the wherewithall to save bakery goods from earthquakes Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southern California and Flexico Posts: 4,891	I hate that bras only last a few months. I have an expensive size and it kills me sometimes. And why don't they make pink ones in my size that are under $80? Anyway, I find that the glue solution does work in a pinch (get what I did there, HA) but when I find them sticking out at home, I hand sew in a small patch of fabric over the hole where the wire sticks out. I agree that just re-stitching the hole only makes the wire poke out of another place. __________________ WDW: Oct/Nov. 2008 CBR / Sept. 2007 CBR / Oct. 2006 AKL / August 2005 POR (hello Katrina!) / 1998 Off Campus at the Grosvenor (ENGAGED AT EPCOT ) DL: Twice a month for years / Multiple visits since birth / 1989 CM on Main Street / 2000 Disneyland Fairy Tale Wedding <---Thanks Grumpy Pirate!

11-16-2009, 05:24 PM	#11
pyrxtc Married 10-5-02, Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NH Posts: 5,728	well I ahve bra's that I have had for years because it is so hard to find a size that fits and fits me well. 3 different stores and was told 3 different sizes. I tend to wear a 38DD but one store said I was a 40FFF. way too big and the cups could fold over while I was wearing it, fitter insisted it fit right ! This was Nordstroms, you'd think they'd train them better. __________________ I lied, my DH is going Goofy next January. Adults only/no parks trip. AKV

11-16-2009, 05:59 PM	#14
Lisa loves Pooh DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida--on the coast SE of Disney Posts: 25,866	I've never had luck. But I wonder if stitching the hole where it is poking out will help. __________________

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11-16-2009, 01:33 PM	#2
ilovepcot Caused the first ever Tag Fairy thread edit for being naughty Should be publicly Dole Whipped Makes a scrumptious pot roast Don't stick it out if you don't want to lose it Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,112	I've had the wire poke through many times. What I finally did was use a bit of super glue right over the hole. It hardens and the wire isn't able to poke back through. Trying to "re-sew" never worked for me. Wire always managed to poke back through. It was only in a fit of "near rage" that I found the glue solution.

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11-16-2009, 01:43 PM	#4
luvmy3 When I drink I find its easier to watch my children because I see all 3 of them double, so all 6 of them of them take all my attention Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6,692	Ladies, if your underwires are popping out and snapping in half its definitely time for a new bra. Amazon is having a killer sale, some are a low as $5, Bali, Maidenform. Barely There, colors are select but do include black, taupes, bronze.

11-16-2009, 05:53 PM	#12
MulanUSAF Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NC Posts: 105	I recently bought the Bra Baby from Bed Bath and Beyond, they're pretty good in keeping the bra from warping too much. My problem is you can only wash one per load, unless you buy several of those things. It cost about $10 each and is worth it IMO.

11-16-2009, 06:02 PM	#15
NotUrsula DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: USA Posts: 8,666	I use moleskin, but it's a complicated process. First I use a seam ripper to open up about 2 inches of the casing near the end where the problem is, and I darn the hole in the casing closed. Then I use a file to remove any sharp edges on the wire. Next, I take a small patch of moleskin, fold it over a few times, and using the hole in the wire, sew it securely on so that the point is cushioned. After that I tuck the wire back in and sew up the casing by machine. Finally, I take another small double-layer patch of moleskin and sew it over the end of the wire where the repair was made.

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