How to repair a bra if an underwire has come out

Today, branded products are not cheap, and it’s especially disappointing when, a week after purchase, you notice that a wire has come out of your bra. It would seem that it is almost impossible to cope with the problem - no matter how much you refill the sharp part, it will continue to pop out and prick. Don't despair and give up your favorite clothes. There are several techniques that allow you to repair a product and at the same time not spoil its original appearance.

How to “tame” an unruly bone forever

For the uninitiated, it should be explained that an underwire is a metal arc inserted into the bra cup and allows the product to maintain its shape. The sharp ends of the arc are blunted by drops of dried paint. As a result of prolonged use, machine washing, incorrectly selected size and a number of other reasons, the bones at the most inopportune moment can break through the thin fabric and break out.

The first thing that comes to mind is to tuck the piece into place, take a needle and mend the hole that has formed in the fabric. This fix will help, but not for long. After a day, and sometimes even a few minutes, the tip of the arc will again rest against the body, bringing pain and inconvenience, so the problem must be approached thoroughly.

To work you will need the following tools:

• needle;
• threads of a suitable color;
• scissors;
• ripper;
• wire cutters;
• empty ink refill.

To repair the product, you must proceed as follows:

1. Using a seam ripper, slightly widen the hole and pull out the metal arc by 3–4 cm.
2. Cut off the tip of the empty ink refill and place it on the tip of the bone. This work will be much easier to do if the plastic is slightly warmed up by holding a candle or lighter over the flame.
3. Gently knead the melted plastic and let it cool. The result is a protective cap that will protect the fabric from tearing.
4. Return the bone to its original place.
5. Carefully mend the hole and hide the end of the thread between the layers of material.
6. If there are any doubts about the strength of the darned material, you can apply a patch from a dense fabric of a matching color to the problem area.

Sometimes the bone sticks out so much that it is impossible to stretch the material and connect the edges of the hole. In this case, in order to repair the product, at the beginning of work, the arc is cut with pliers by 0.5–1 cm. Shortening this part will not affect the shape of the product at all, and repairing the bra will take place without unnecessary difficulties.

Emergency Bra Rescue Measures

Often, problems with your bra arise at the most inopportune moment - at work, during a party or on the road. The bone rests against the chest, irritates the skin, and there is neither a needle nor thread at hand to sew up the hole and somehow alleviate the situation.

• Of course, you can simply place a cotton pad under your bra. The end of the arc will rest against the lining, which will slightly reduce discomfort and pain. But such protection is good for a very short time, since when you move your hands, the structure will certainly shift somewhere.
• In such cases, you can use a band-aid or tape.The use of improvised means will allow you to eliminate the problem on the spot and postpone repairing the laundry for several days. This type of emergency repair is very easy to carry out. You need to set the bone in place, cut off a piece of fabric plaster or tape, depending on what is at hand, and seal the hole on the inside of the cup.

It is easier to prevent any “accident” than to eliminate its consequences. To avoid damage to your underwear, bras should be washed by hand, or at least use bags designed for machine wash. A delicate product requires manual cleaning, especially if the model is decorated with beads or lace. Machine washing at high speeds causes the fabric to quickly become thinner, after which it ruptures and the bone falls out.