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HOW TO MAKE AN EASY TRIAL VERSION OF BRAS

We all have a little different figure even if we may have the same bra size. That’s why it’s wise to make a trial version of bras first. By fitting it, you will see what pattern adjustments might be needed. This post shows how to make a trial version of bras easily, fast and at an affordable price. There is no need to attach any elastics or other niceties at this stage (except in this particular model #4800, you could see and feel how “strong weapon” the support tape is by attaching it even if only to another cup)

Use a foam lining or some other non-stretch fabric as a cup material.

Bra band can be made of a cotton fabric or similar.

Cut the bra band wings much longer than marked on the pattern at centre back.

Use a bias binding as an underwire casing material.

Pin the strap elastics in place and tie bra band wings as a bow. Don’t tie too tight as this will ruin the shape of cups.

And voilà, your trial version is ready!

Tip for fitting a trial version: lift the straps a little by hand because the bra band made like this does not provide any support.

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Vintage Pattern making - pleated detail on back-hem of ladies jacket

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• This “miracle” night cream contains incredible ingredients that work wonders for your skin. Apply before bed and say goodbye to puffy eyes and dark circles.
  Plus, this night cream helps to moisturize, protect and heal the skin, it has anti-aging properties, it brightens and also helps to remove toxins and impurities.
• Raw shea butter  and extra virgin coconut oil both are amazing moisturizers, skin protectors, and can help heal the skin.
• Almond oil has been shown to reduces puffy eyes and dark circles, and also has anti-aging properties.
• Lemon essential oil is an astringent, detoxifier, brightener, and can help lighten skin spots.
• Aloe vera gel is a skin brightener, neutralizes free radicals, repairs damaged skin, can help aid skin issues like eczema, and slow down the appearance of wrinkles.
• Bentonite clay helps absorb and remove toxins and impurities.
• Vitamin E oil can help block free radicals, slow down the skins aging process, and help heal scar tissues and skin issues.

DIY “Miracle” Night Cream

Ingredients:

• 1/2 tsp beeswax
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 2 tbs almond oil
• 1/2 tsp of shea butter (or you can just use more coconut oil)
• 1 tsp vitamin e oil
• 1/4 cup aloe vera gel
• 1 tsp honey (Try to get some local honey if possible)
• 1/2 tsp bentonite clay
• 5-10 drops lemon essential oil

*You can double the recipe

Directions: In a double boiler, sauce crock pot, or microwave safe dish place first 4 ingredients and heat slowly until melted. Pour into a blender and let cool.  In a separate bowl, mix together aloe vera gel, vitamin E oil, lemon essential oil, and honey. Once the beeswax oil mixture has completely cooled and become almost the texture of lip balm, mix it with a spoon a little to break it up, and add the aloe mixture into the blender. Blend until well combined. Place back in a non-metal bowl and add 1/2 tsp bentonite clay, and stir with a non-metal utensil. DO NOT LET IT COME INTO CONTACT WITH METAL! You get the point :). Place cream in a glass or plastic container and store in cool dry place.

I’ve been using this cream for a little while now and I love the way it feels on my skin. I can see a difference in my skin! Brighter,  hydrated, and the puffy eyes/dark circles have decreased a ton. Plus, you know exactly what ingredients are going in and you don’t have to worry about harmful chemicals. I feel like a say this every time I do a DIY skin care recipe! It’s true though!

The reason this is a night cream is because it contains lemon essential oil which can cause photosensitivity in the sun. If you want to make this a day time cream just eliminate the lemon essential oil. You could make one cream for day and one for night!

Side note: Some people believe that aloe can boost hair growth. I could not find z scientific study proving this and from personal experience on using aloe vera on my face for a long time I have not grown facial hair :)!
Aloe can increase absorption of steroid creams so you may want to avoid aloe when taking them

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