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).
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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:
- nautical-style netting
- seashells
- hot glue and glue gun
- gems (if desired)
- pearl beads (or other embellishments that tickle your fancy)
- needle and thread
If you go to Micheal's, don't forget to use their amazing coupons, found Here
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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.
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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.
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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!).
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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.
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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.
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FINAL STEP:
- Rock your new costume, you sexy mermaid!
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That is really cool! I like that you don't have to do a lot of sewing (or any) and can still have something fabulous and fun to wear. :)
I ended up having so much success with this that I made 3 of them for myself and 2 roommates for Burning Man! This is a DIY you can actually accomplish! Lol.
Awesome!
I'll have to stock up on glue sticks now. And blingy things. :D
Joanne fabrics has deals on glue sticks and Micheal's has those 40% off a single item coupons you can find in a google search or through the link in my post above! Assuming you are in the US/have access to these stores. @ravenruis
I'm not, but we have stores that are probably similar. :)
Pretty :)
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Happy holidays! :D
Thank you for the follow! More body paintings and acrylic paintings to come! I will do more DIY projects as well.