How to Make a Simple Shakity-Shakity-Bra!

 As a burlesquer on a budget I have to think of creative solutions when it comes to making costumes that don't break my bank. With help from the dollar store and input from fellow Screaming Chickens, I have proudly created my first fringe bra which I like to call a shakity-shakity-bra! I'll be wearing it in a burlesque number at The Wise Hall on the 14th and 28th. In case you are looking to make a simple shakity-shakity bra, here is how I created mine:

The Supplies

• A bra from Value Village (aka VV Boutique) - $2.50
• Fabric glue - $6.50
• 2 meters of fringe - $8.00
• 'Crystal' appliques - $1.00 for a large assorted bag
• Needle and thread - Free, borrowed from Mummy Dearest

Step 1: Cut out fabric on both sides of the bra.

• This allows more skin to show!

Step 2: Glue fringe on bra

• Measure the fringe against the bra and cut it to the length required to cover one end of the cup to the other.
• Carefully line the top of the fringe with fabric glue, place fringe on the bra and press down lightly making sure the glue sticks.
• Continue by layering the fringe one above the other until the entire bra is covered.

Step 3: Glue fringe on the side of the bra

• Follow the same process as the bra cup, this time just use one layer of fringe.

Step 4 - Bedazzle!

•  Add 'crystals' to wherever the bra needs some razzle dazzle, in this case I added them to the bottom of the bra so when I shake the part that the fringe isn't covering has some sparkle to it.
• I also added crystals to the middle of the bra between the cups and the straps!

Step 5 - Shakity-Shake it! 

 

I'll be wearing this bra along with matching panties (yet to be made) at The Taboo Revue on Friday, January 14th and Friday, January 28th in a fantastic go-go number that would be shakity-shameful to miss! Visit www.rufflesilkskin.com/see-ruffle-live for more information and tickets!