Make your own Mastectomy Bra
Some resources for people who have had it up to here with bras that just don't quite fit right:
http://www.kwiksew.com/Catalog/cat_thumbs.cfm?Cat=Misses&Level=Lingerie&QL=MissLingerie
One of my best mates runs venacavadesign which is a company who specialises in all the bits you need to make corsetry and period costumes (and storm trouper outfits... great for hubby :)
They've just started doing all the bits you need to make your own bra, wired or underwired and having now bought 4 bras that just don't actually fit right I've decided to have a go at making my own mastectomy bra. The following has apparently got a good pattern for a bikini style bra.
http://www.venacavadesign.co.uk/Products/Swim_%26_Action_Wear.html?q=swimThey'll be putting more up soon and I've told them of the plight of us poor prosthetic wearing people with the sides that pinch, the bits that don't lie flat and the stuff that rides up.
I never did like bras and now I bloody hate them.
I'm hoping making one myself can fix this situation.
When I actually get around to it I shall blog and take pictures of the process.
They're very nice people so don't feel embarrassed to get in touch if you want to know what bits you need or any advice, it's what they do, talk to Liz:
and of course why shouldn't we make our own corsets too. That should give me back the waist that the steroids have stolen :)