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Everyone has that favorite bra that provides great support, perfect shaping, and full coverage. However, years of use, repeated washing, and constant chafing can lead to a bra underwire poking its way out of its cloth tubing. Exposed bra underwires can potentially injure the wearer and cause the bra to lose its support and structure. Happily, exposed bra underwires can easily be fixed in a matter of minutes, needing nothing more than a needle, colored thread of your choice, and a pair of scissors. Having good lighting while performing this repair is recommended.
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Push the underwire into the hole until it is no longer visible.
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Thread the needle.
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Pull the thread to a length of about 8 inches.
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Match the length of the thread on each side of the loop and cut with the scissors.
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Loop both ends of the thread around your index finger.
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Pinch the ends of the thread between your index finger and thumb and roll your index finger downwards until the loop slips off.
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Carefully take hold of the loop and pull to create a knot.
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Insert the needle just above the tear in the bra where the underwire came out.
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Use a whip stitch to mend the tear.
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Pull the needle through the fabric until the knot at the end of the thread approaches the incision.
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On the opposite side, insert the needle again at a point just after the first incision and pull it through the fabric.
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Continue this pattern two or three stitches below the tear.
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Repeat the process from Step 4 going back upwards towards the tear, over your current stitching.
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Close the stitch.
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Near your first incision, where the knot is, insert the needle into the fabric halfway through.
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Wind the leftover thread around the sharp end of the needle 3-4 times, then pull the needle through completely.
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Tug on the needle upwards to tighten the knot created.
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Trim the thread with scissors. Leave a few millimeters of thread leftover to ensure that the knot does not come loose.
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Optional: use a small amount of fabric adhesive over the stitching to fully reinforce it and seal the tear.
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Leave it without glue and you are done.
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Wear your bra a few times to make sure the underwire doesn't force its way out again. If it does, use tighter stitches and sew them a little closer together.
Wear your bra a few times to make sure the underwire doesn't force its way out again. If it does, use tighter stitches and sew them a little closer together.
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