Amazing Uses for Old Bras

by Louie Jerome on Dec 03, 2007 with 18 Comments

Apart from it’s original purpose, it’s amazing what you can do with a bra.

Ladies, you know how expensive some bras can be. Have you ever thought what a waste it is to throw away your old ones after you’ve lost (or gained) weight and they no longer fit. It always seem an awful waste of money.

You can Recycle Them for Charity

There are several appeals going on worldwide. The UK appeal collects bras that are in good condition and makes them available in countries where women are too poor to own them. In the western world women take wearing a bra for granted but things are very different in other less well off areas of the world. Similar appeals are being made in US.

Take a look at: Breasttalk.

A new designer handbag company is recycling old bras and costume jewellery to fashion unique handbags. Jenifer Stellar creator of the Bravura range came up with the idea. (I think there might be a little clue in the name.

Bra Bag by Etsy

  1. English artist Christian Reeve-Tucker appealed for bras of all types and colours to help him create a work of art. He commemorated the anniversary of the Hereford Haven for Breast Cancer by designing a wall hanging made entirely of bras.
  2. Lavender closet fragrancer. Take dried lavender and backing material and cut the material to the shape of the cups. Glue in place to form little pockets and fill these with lavender.
  3. Old bras are wonderful for anyone who does quilting. They are very often beautifully decorated with lace, or even sequins and can add something very special texture to a quilt.

Bra Quilt by Caity

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  1. Dee Huff | Dec 3, 2007 | Reply

    I like the handbag! You’re right, some bras are very decorative and would make interesting additions to quilting projects.

  2. IcyCucky | Dec 3, 2007 | Reply

    This is so interesting, and wonderful, Louie.

  3. louie jerome | Dec 3, 2007 | Reply

    Thanks for that Dee and Icy. I’m waiting for a FIX on this because it’s been hacked up a bit during publishing!

  4. lanne | Dec 3, 2007 | Reply

    Some good ideas. I could make a king size quilt with all of the new ones I`ve bought that dont fit properly. Now…if I could just find someone to sew it….
    The article looks good too.

  5. CHAN LEE PENG | Dec 3, 2007 | Reply

    I learned so much from your article, thank you.

  6. Lucy Lockett | Dec 4, 2007 | Reply

    I wouldn’t of thought of doing that with them.

  7. Darlene McFarlane | Dec 4, 2007 | Reply

    Louie, you never let me down. If I am looking for an unusual and fascinating article I always know where to go.

  8. pictaker | Dec 6, 2007 | Reply

    how about ear muffs???

  9. louie jerome | Dec 6, 2007 | Reply

    Thanks everyone for your comments. Hey, pictaker, that’s good idea, especially earmuffs for cats because their ears are on top of their heads!

  10. Judy Sheldon-Walker | Dec 10, 2007 | Reply

    Louie, I could not get my cat to sit still for that one. Lol. I like that quilt. Great ideas, and great article.

  11. Mr. Ploop | Dec 16, 2007 | Reply

    Bras!! :D
    The multi-purpose miracle product.
    Use them for cleaning your car, sewing up quilts, setting picnicks, and so much more.
    Get your bra today and save one penny on your next purchase!

  12. lizzy | Dec 16, 2007 | Reply

    bras are now even more useful. thanks for the ideas, jerome!!! I’ll never have to throw another one away. I thought bras were only for breasts. Well, Not any more!

    YAY!!! THANKS!!!

  13. Jaime Bolzern | Oct 3, 2008 | Reply

    I was googling ‘uses of brass’ for my chemistry homework, but I made a little typo… lol. I’m seriously thinking about making one of those bags, though. i wonder how many people would notice that my highly fashionable clutch bag was actually an old brassiére!

  14. Virginia Wolfe | Nov 13, 2008 | Reply

    i was looking through triond for help to start quilting (ya know give a fellow member a look and learn at the same time) and ran across your article. right up my alley! this is great!

  15. Acid Ink | Dec 11, 2009 | Reply

    wow! I had no idea there was a charity for bras. This gave me so many ideas….I have some that I need to deal with and get rid of rightnow. Thanks

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  18. bag charm | Apr 5, 2011 | Reply

    great post,thanks.like your share.

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