Fixing Bra Hooks?

[Ms.Grumpy]

Well I'm kind of mad at myself because I washed my Lane Bryant bra and some of the hooks got bent really bad. Does anyone know where I can take it to get the hooks replaced? I am not a crafty person and the bra is new. TIA to everyone.

 

[grammynelliebelle]

I wonder if you take it back to Lane Bryant if they will replace it. It seems that washing it, even in a machine, should not damage it. Maybe it was a defect in the product. Good Luck. Grammy

 

[englishteacha]

Can you bend them back with a pair of pliers?

 

[maggiew]

They sell the bra hooks at Jo Ann Fabrics. Maybe you can replace it somehow?

Maggie

 

[poohs_hunny]

The hooks shouldn't bend! I machine wash all of my bras (not even on delicate cycle), and I've never had a hook bend and they last for years. Maybe it is a defect, but chances are, if the tag says hand wash, they won't replace it. I'd say your best bet is to buy replacement hooks at a craft store and find someone who is crafty to sew them on for you. Or, just trash the bra and don't buy from Lane Bryant again.

 

[tkitty]

Any fabric store, even WalMarts that have fabric, have bra repair pcs. You can remove the old hooks, and sew on new ones (not the best plan), or cut off the end, and sew on the new replacement piece (it may not match well). Of course, you say you're not crafty, do you, or someone you know, have a sewing machine?
I guess that checking to see if the store would exchange it is the best way to go.

 

[autumnsmommy]

Sew the darn things back on with dental floss and you'll never have to sew them again.

 

[Tink_fanatic]

My bra from Lane Bryant did the same thing. One wash in the cycle and even tho, I hooked them before I put them in, they came loose and are really bent all to heck.

I just bent them back with pliers the best way I could. They still hold me up. I've had these for about 2 yrs or so. I didn't think about taking back to the store...didn't know you could after you you've washed/wore them. I think most of them are hand wash/line dry.

PS, I've stopped shoping at Lane Bryant, prices went up but the q2uality didn't.

 

[maggiew]

My bra from Lane Bryant did the same thing. One wash in the cycle and even tho, I hooked them before I put them in, they came loose and are really bent all to heck.

I just bent them back with pliers the best way I could. They still hold me up. I've had these for about 2 yrs or so. I didn't think about taking back to the store...didn't know you could after you you've washed/wore them. I think most of them are hand wash/line dry.

PS, I've stopped shoping at Lane Bryant, prices went up but the q2uality didn't.

I thought Lane Bryant was going out of business?

Maggie

 

[Ms.Grumpy]

Thanks everyone for the quick replies!
My best bet will be to buy new hooks and maybe have one of my moms friend to sew it on for me.
This of course is kind of embarassing since the lady is extremely petite and my size 40D would probably wrap around her twice.

 

[Octoberbride03]

I thought Lane Bryant was going out of business?

Maggie

Apparently not. the only thing i found on Lane Bryant closing is from last year, and it just notes a number of stores being closed between ALL the Charming shoppes, not just LB. Which makes me happy, cause I can usually score pretty well at the LB outlet. don't shop the full price stores though.

 

[stacy2197]

I think it is the lane bryant catalog that is going out of buisness. Just got 6 bras and two pairs of Jeans from there for $47. I washes one of the bras from there and the hooks were fine.

 

[megsters]

you might want to try taking it back to the store

last year i had bought about seven bras and after about a month, one of them had the elastic thingie on the side totally unravel and came out. i just wanted to exchange it. i took it into the store and i told her the whole story and she said "omg! are the other bras ok?" and was more than willing to exchange it out for me. might be worth a shot?

 

[CarolA]

I thought Lane Bryant was going out of business?

Maggie

According to the rumors routinely posted on the DIS Budget board who isn't? (Facts seem not to support the rumors. The LONG list of stores that were closing at Christmas so you should NOT buy gift cards at them...... Most of them are still hanging around. )

 

[maggiew]

My information wasn't based on rumors from the DIS board. The Lane Bryant near me was having a "Going out of business" sale and was selling everything for $1 per item. They said they were going out of business.

Maggie

 

[geishagirl81]

My Lane Bryant bras ALL do that. Pliers do the trick. On a side note, since I worked at leggs,hanes,bali,playtex outlet forever while in college, I must tell you all it is best to handwash your bras. At the least line dry them. Of course, I do toss mine in the wach, but the drier heat breaks down the lycra and they stretch out too quick. Things will sag quicker...