Everyone talks about spring cleaning, but that can mean more than just tidying up your house and getting the dust bunnies out from under the bed! Every year we like to dig through our closets and clear out things that we definitely don’t wear anymore. A key part of this decluttering process usually ends up centering around our bra drawer. We just have so many! Just because you’re clearing a bra out of your drawer, however, doesn’t mean you have to throw it away.
Check out these 15 awesome DIY concepts for repurposing old bras into things you can wear and use again!
1. Embellished bralette top
Do you have at least a little bit of sewing experience and feel confident making seams and working with small lengths of fabric? Then you probably have the skills it takes to transform an old bra into an adorable bralette top instead!
2. Bra to bathing suit top
Have you always liked the way a particular bra fit but the straps are broken or starting to wear out so you can’t keep wearing it the way it currently is? Then try following in
3. Adjustable bra strap bracelet
Perhaps you went through your closet and, instead of finding bras that you needed to get rid of, you actually found a few loose straps from your strapless or transformable bras that have become disconnected and aren’t being used anymore? You can even upcycle those on their own too, without the rest of the bra!
4. Lace undershirt
Do you have a pretty collection of lace appliques and an old bra? Then you have everything you need to make a stunning little peekaboo lace undershirt for wearing under jackets and V-neck sweaters!
5. Elastic strappy bra
We’ve already talked about alterations that involve taking the straps off your old bra, but have you ever thought about adding straps? Multi-strap bralettes are all the rage right now and
6. Macrame back bra
Were you intrigued by the idea of adding fun strap patterns to a bra to create a cute look for wearing under cut out shirts, but you’re looking for something just a touch more intricate to look really impressive? Well, limber up your fingers and get ready to start weaving, because
7. Backless dress inserts
Have you ever tried on a dress and loved the style, but the fit on your chest just isn’t quite right? Sometimes we find that we need a bra in the front for support, but the cut in the back isn’t really bra friendly, making choosing your garments just about impossible. That’s where this idea from
8. Bra strap headband
Do you still have leftover bra straps after you made yourself a few adjustable bracelets and you’re still looking for projects that might use them up? Then try making yourself a headband just like
9. Fringed crop top
Are you still caught on the idea of making bralettes and crop tops but none of the styles we’ve shown you so far have quite held your attention? Well, here’s an alternative that will definitely catch your eye! R
10. DIY cage bra
Did you love the idea of a multi-strap bralette like we showed you above but you’d rather have those straps extend all the way around the front of the bra as well as the back so it really makes a statement? Then make yourself one of these cage bras outlined by
11. Studded bra top
Perhaps you admire all of the different designs for embellished bras that we’ve shown you so far but your personal tastes are actually a little bit edgier than what you’ve seen? Then DIY studs are definitely the answer for you!
12. DIY backless bra
Do you have several backless dresses or tops that you love wearing but sometimes you get tired of trying to coordinate a bralette with the top to make it suit when the bra shows? Then try making yourself a backless bra instead! Sure, you can buy stick on cups and backless bras in stores, but they’re often rather pricey.
13. DIY patterned caged bustier
Bustier tops have been in style for quite some time now but we’re so in love with them that we’re nothing but glad that they haven’t gone out of trend yet. We love watching the designs evolve and we especially love the form fitting cage style of bustier with a high waisted skirt or pair of shorts. As usual, however, we’ll always opt to make our own instead of buying one whenever we can! Then we get to choose the fabric and pattern we want rather than trying to pick from limited store options. This tutorial on
14. No-sew bra purse
When we started talking about upcycling old bras, were you picturing projects that turn the bra into something else rather than into another type of top to wear? Maybe you were scrolling our list looking for something a little more novelty than a bathing suit top or a bustier. In that case, here’s a suggestion just for you!
Have you found other awesome, creative, and totally useful ways to upcycle your bras but you don’t see those techniques on our list? Tell us all about how it’s done in the comments section!
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