tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post52205462753483071..comments2024-03-29T03:27:27.185-04:00Comments on Va-Voom Vintage | Vintage Fashion, Hair Tutorials and DIY Style: Va Voom Bullet Bra Day 4: FinishingBrittany_Va-VoomVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04377031677999463069noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-26184735415705323142016-02-01T20:37:56.151-05:002016-02-01T20:37:56.151-05:00I have owned bullet bras in the past and as long a...I have owned bullet bras in the past and as long as they fit you right they are the best bra ever. Mine were made just for me and went with my oddities....{I had a fatty narcosis removed which took a chunk of my boob}so that you couldn't even tell I was a bit smaller on the left side. I also like how they lift and define my boobs. They aren't rounded and slightly saggy like other bras, even brand new ones<br />They stand up and are just as perky as can be almost like the days when I didn't need a bra for them to stay up. Oh, another advantage depending on the material used. No nipple definition in cold weather, cold rain, etc. I prefer cotton for its sweat wicking ability. Anything 100% cotton should be checked to see if it has been preshrunk. If it hasn't make sure to shrink it before making your bra's. Nowadays cotton comes in so many pretty prints and colors. Sexy bra's don't have to be made out of satin and lace. Let's face it, most men will pay attention to what your wearing but their minds are generally quickly diverted elsewhere. lol. Anyway, that has been my experience with bullet bra's and I plan on making a few in the future. However I will have a friend do some measuring for me instead of me trying to finangle these big girls with one hand while measuring with the other. Not possible. Have a great day/evening everyone!<br />"D" a WASPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07131248382874718193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-8614098441380953262016-01-24T13:27:30.634-05:002016-01-24T13:27:30.634-05:00I never did but here's a link to a good bullet...I never did but here's a link to a good bullet bra pad tutorial! : http://www.missbeevintage.com/2010/07/guest-post-diy-bullet-bra-pads.htmlBrittany_Va-VoomVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377031677999463069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-26773263154387773302016-01-24T10:04:58.951-05:002016-01-24T10:04:58.951-05:00Hello
Did you ever do the bullet bra pads? I can&...Hello<br />Did you ever do the bullet bra pads? I can't see them but this is probably operator error - I sew much better than I work computers!! Can you help please? Have printed the pattern, now have to adjust fit for FF cup, fingers crossed!!<br />Many thanks and best wishesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642116023821027842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-54487918003564546232016-01-12T17:05:20.956-05:002016-01-12T17:05:20.956-05:00I posted this ages ago and you're the first to...I posted this ages ago and you're the first to mention that I didn't really cover how to sew the bra closures to the back! LOL! Anyway, when you purchase a bra hook closure set, it's hooks on one side and loops on the other side, sewn to a strip with elastic on it. You just pin it to each side and sew it on and you're set! Alternatively, you can hem the back edges and hand sew hooks and loops directly to the fabric but I think the elastic definitely helps it fit well if you lose or gain a pound or two and it's a much more durable closure. Hope that helps!Brittany_Va-VoomVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377031677999463069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-45689058423912536642015-12-31T19:13:36.088-05:002015-12-31T19:13:36.088-05:00wait! How to you close/fasten the back? Did I mi...wait! How to you close/fasten the back? Did I miss something?<br />Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13448914582778772911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-10599038489870983072015-07-30T21:08:46.491-04:002015-07-30T21:08:46.491-04:00I have a horrid vintage habit, and all my sewing p...I have a horrid vintage habit, and all my sewing projects end up half finished and strewn about. This one seems like it could be done quickly enough to prevent little hands from ruining it! I love that you've made this free to do/use. If I end up successful, I'll send a snapshot :)Annonymous Army Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05925900725750310773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-68809540114851122242014-12-14T22:30:04.795-05:002014-12-14T22:30:04.795-05:00Thank you so much. I like, that it uses simple cot...Thank you so much. I like, that it uses simple cotton fabric, and so simple to make. I don't want it so pointy, so i will try to make top cup at a gentler curve. And I 'll try use regular fabric for straps with some buttons to be a bit adjustable. Still thinking about the closure...Those hooks always annoy me. Maybe I could use 2 or 3 small buttons?Daivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968009962476366610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-91540706825423211132014-12-14T22:19:39.054-05:002014-12-14T22:19:39.054-05:00Great. I am also thinking about making one, that i...Great. I am also thinking about making one, that is less pointy, so your advice is great. I was thinking about taking off some fabric, but that would reduce size too, so your way is better. Do you have a photo somewhere of yours?Daivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968009962476366610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-89250965830974440952014-12-14T21:55:30.850-05:002014-12-14T21:55:30.850-05:00I think that is a great idea. Did you try?I think that is a great idea. Did you try?Daivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968009962476366610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-45388993699062711592014-05-13T20:39:19.907-04:002014-05-13T20:39:19.907-04:00no, they're all in the sew-along. I had hoped ...no, they're all in the sew-along. I had hoped to make a pdf of the instructions all together but I never found the time!Brittany_Va-VoomVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377031677999463069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-35631931767008150572014-05-13T19:22:27.366-04:002014-05-13T19:22:27.366-04:00Is there a printable file that includes all the in...Is there a printable file that includes all the instructions in one place?livingnaturallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967028199874309666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-80817306747619870232014-04-23T18:12:50.164-04:002014-04-23T18:12:50.164-04:00no, I sure didn't! Time got away from me. You ...no, I sure didn't! Time got away from me. You can find one here though : http://www.missbeevintage.com/2010/07/guest-post-diy-bullet-bra-pads.htmlBrittany_Va-VoomVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377031677999463069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-68148813905625042112014-04-23T16:50:56.250-04:002014-04-23T16:50:56.250-04:00Did you ever do a tutorial for the bullet bra pads...Did you ever do a tutorial for the bullet bra pads? I wasn't able to find anything. :)Mandy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09183585731996072695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-13107862596524299582013-12-31T14:37:07.433-05:002013-12-31T14:37:07.433-05:00Okay, so I have been wanting to make one of these!...Okay, so I have been wanting to make one of these! I just found your blog and I am so excited and thankful for this!!! If I wasn't currently surrounded by co-worker I would jump for joy! So excited and beautiful work!Hebbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02615180742078438008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-1199397947153624862013-11-10T18:22:24.515-05:002013-11-10T18:22:24.515-05:00I've just finsihed my bullet bra too!
I loved ...I've just finsihed my bullet bra too!<br />I loved making it and will tweak the design for my shape and make it again! I'd love to upload my photos to the Pinterest board but I don't know how to...when I click on the link above I get an empty page.Justbecauseitmakesmesmilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530828252385896943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-82253625602044603792013-11-03T21:52:41.859-05:002013-11-03T21:52:41.859-05:00Just finished my bullet bra today! Thanks for hos...Just finished my bullet bra today! Thanks for hosting this, it was a lot of fun. You can read about my experience here: http://purplepincushion.wordpress.com/2013/11/03/bullet-bra-complete/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-60885115447331760052013-10-24T20:47:07.714-04:002013-10-24T20:47:07.714-04:00Thanks so much for posting this tutorial!! I'm...Thanks so much for posting this tutorial!! I'm not in a place financially to spend money on patterns (3 kids+husband in grad school), and I had been longing for a vintage bra pattern for 2 yrs. <br />You're so completely awesome =) <br />I'd found, trying to get a slightly less dramatic (more 40s??) look, I just added more fabric in the top cup thus making the top half's "angle" less steep, without changing the bottom half. Thank you so much!!!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06132139747413662413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-64897538034742768932013-10-23T22:48:16.642-04:002013-10-23T22:48:16.642-04:00I couldn't help but laugh out loud while readi...I couldn't help but laugh out loud while reading about your experiences with the vintage strap slides. It sounded like a horrible thing to go through but your description was just too funny. I enjoyed reading this post. And thanks for the sewing tips! <br />-Viola :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06106743258272195134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-13600390134912851382013-10-23T14:09:44.516-04:002013-10-23T14:09:44.516-04:00I wish I could sew as well as you! I'm terrib...I wish I could sew as well as you! I'm terrible at sewing and crocheting. Just to let you know, Revlon is coming out with Five limited edition lipsticks in 2014. The shades are discontinued colors including a red from the 50s! There is also a violet from the 40s and two peach shades from the 50s.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934015646842737426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-78997942407107579332013-10-23T02:45:56.640-04:002013-10-23T02:45:56.640-04:00Thank you SO much for making the pattern and this ...Thank you SO much for making the pattern and this fabulous tutorial for free for us, Brittany, you are a true darling. I have downloaded it and will make it the coming Winter. I am way to busy to do it now, but I am looking much forward to try it. lots of e-hugs from Sanne, DenmarkSANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-4611265545422481582013-10-22T12:19:59.070-04:002013-10-22T12:19:59.070-04:00Have you worn your BB yet? I was wondering if it d...Have you worn your BB yet? I was wondering if it differed any in comfort?seannaapprovedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546047220109216505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-60782741267358012052013-10-22T00:50:44.763-04:002013-10-22T00:50:44.763-04:00Vintage style G-hook closures are so wonderfully l...Vintage style G-hook closures are so wonderfully lovely. I really wonder why more bars aren't still created with this elegant hook style. <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-16552315968772337892013-10-21T22:57:00.444-04:002013-10-21T22:57:00.444-04:00PLEASE make them for resale! I would LURV a gorge...PLEASE make them for resale! I would LURV a gorgeously girly bullet bra....mine are all boring beige and white!Konad-licioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843311141841698675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-26768137043545402032013-10-21T19:57:45.995-04:002013-10-21T19:57:45.995-04:00Great job! I was just thinking about straps and t...Great job! I was just thinking about straps and thought it might be cool to just have fabric straps that you could button down in the back. You could have several different buttonholes so that you could adjust the length and maybe even crisscross them in the back.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545023539161418817noreply@blogger.com