DIY Mermaid Bra-Sexy Costume Piece!

With the coming season, I of course have been letting my crafty side run wild with gift ideas. One of my roommates LOVES mermaids (because she is one). I came up with this fun #mermaid #bra and I want to share a #DIY so you can make one too!

This sexy mermaid bra is perfect for #cosplay, #parties, #festivals and, of course, #burningman (what we will be wearing these for).

Step 1-Gather Supplies:

• Find a bra suitable for your mermaid needs. I got mine from Target.
• Go to Micheal's (or your favorite craft store), and gather these things:

1. nautical-style netting
2. seashells
3. hot glue and glue gun
4. gems (if desired)
5. pearl beads (or other embellishments that tickle your fancy)
6. needle and thread
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Step 2-Set up your work space:

• Lay out some newspaper-hot glue can get messy.
• If you have a mannequin like mine, awesome. If you don't that's okay, it is not a requirement. Just lay the bra flat.

Step 3-Glue the Netting:

• Use the hot glue to glue on the netting. I just layed the netting over the bra and glued to down using dots of glue wear the intersections of the netting crossed.
• After the glue dries, cut excess netting along the top and sides of the bra.
• Then cut the bottom into a shape you want your netting to sit like across your waist. I made mine into a side-triangle shape.

Step 4-Glue the Seashells:

• Use the hot glue to glue on the seashells.
• Have a basic plan for the design in your mind as you are chosing wear to glue your shells.
• Wipe away excess hot glue before it dries with a piece of cardboard or anything that you don't mind getting glue-y (just don't use your fingers-HOT!).

At this point I also tied on a cute little charm I had laying around in my crafting supplies.

Step 5-Sew on the Pearl Beads:

• Use the needle and thread to sew on your pearl beads. Try and fill in the blank space between the shells on your bra.
• Alternatively, you could glue these on, but the sewing will ensure they will not fall off while you are wearing your awesome mermaid bra.

Step 6-Glue on Gems and Other Embellishments:

• Use the hot glue to glue on gems if you'd like. I put mind over some of the intersections in the netting.
• Add any other embellishments that tickle your fancy! I glued a string of pearls hanging down into the waistline.

FINAL STEP:

• Rock your new costume, you sexy mermaid!

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Have Fun Crafting! =)

-Kacie Chromatic