Sewing pattern: basic wireless bra

Last updated on Jun 8, 2023

The process:

I'm always saying that making clothes is a pain, but then I can't stop...

Add to that a combination of being quite particular about what I wear + a little eco-paranoid, and I find myself doing stuff like remaking a €16 bra from Oysho (Zara's loungewear and activewear brand).

Now I don't wanna demonise Fast Fashion - there's a deeper conversation to be had when you can have pretty much any look you want for less than €50, but then it's harder and harder to afford rent, and prices at the supermarket are going on a similar path - but the fabric on this bra formed a halo around my nipple in less than 6 months 🤦‍♀️

Some wear-and-tear on the Varley top, which is to be expected. And lots of cat hair... sticky rollers aren't doing it anymore (send help!)

Compare it to my other sports bras from Varley and Jockey, and I have to assume this piece was purposefully designed to be kinda crappy, so it'd go on sale ASAP or just straight to outlet - it's a thing, you can find examples on Instagram @DietPrada, or a more detailed account of unethical Fast Fashion practices on @Clotheshorsepodcast.

The result:

I replaced only the cups with black t-shirt jersey, in 100% organic cotton, from an old t-shirt that's now a crop top.

I have a stock of frilly lingerie elastic from when I had my label, thought the black and white contrast looked pretty cute and also had fun imagining I could pass it as Miu Miu, if only I added a little tag on the Centre-Front.
Cause dreaming is free, and even if I had the money I wonder if I'd still be tempted to spend hundreds of euros on designer fashion.