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Your bra is too valuable to throw away, so it's perfect for upcycling! Here are 6 extraordinary ideas to continue using it. Old bras usually end up in the trash or the used clothing container. However, a bra is ideal for upcycling! Whether you're already a DIY pro or new to the world of upcycling, we'll show you how to turn those fabric cups into new treasures.

Bra Upcycling: 6 Things You Can Make from It

There are many reasons why you no longer want to wear your old bra. Perhaps it's no longer comfortable, lost its shape, or simply doesn't fit your style anymore. But before you toss it away, there are some creative upcycling ideas you should try.

1. Hair Accessories from Metal Underwire

Underwire bras typically have a metal ring in each cup. You can remove this and transform it into a unique headband. Decorate the wire with ribbons, beads, fabric flowers, or other decorative elements. Bend the wire to fit comfortably on your head and secure the ends, for example, with hairpins. This will give you a personalized headband to enhance your look.

2. Reuse the Metal Ring from the Bra

Wondering what to do with the metal ring from your old bra? There are many creative possibilities! For example, you could use the ring as the base for a DIY keychain. Attach colorful ribbons, beads, or small charms for a unique look. Or how about using the ring as a photo holder? With some wire, you can attach small clips to hang photos or notes. With a little creativity, this small metal ring can become a completely new and useful item in your home.

3. Bra Bag

A bra bag is a unique way to carry your belongings and an eco-friendly alternative to a traditional bag. Here's how to make a bra bag:

• Cut the cups and closure from the bra.
• Glue the cups together and attach them to the closure.
• Decorate the bag with ribbons, beads, or patches.
• Add a strap to wear the bag over your shoulder.

4. Flower Wreath from Bra Straps

Another fantastic upcycling project for old bras is a flower wreath. All you need are some bra straps, a string or wire, and artificial flowers.

• Cut the bra straps and knot them on the string or wire to form a circle.
• Then, you can either wrap the artificial flowers around the bra straps with wire or glue them with a hot glue gun.
• You can wear the flower wreath around your neck or as a hair accessory.

5. Decorative Flowers

Transform your old bras into beautiful flowers that you can use as table decorations, for example. To do this, cut the fabric of the bra into flower petal shapes and sew them together. You can sew a button or bead in the center as the flower's core.

If your bra has lace trim, you can also cut that out and sew it onto a tablecloth, create brooches, or design scarves with the decorative flowers.

6. Phone Case

If you need a small phone case, you can make one from an old bra. Cut the cups out of the bra and glue or sew them together. If you'd like, you can close the phone case with a zipper or a button.

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As you can see, there are many creative ways to repurpose old bras. Whether as a fashionable accessory or a practical bag, old bras can still be useful before ending up in the trash. By upcycling old bras, you not only contribute to sustainability but also unleash your creativity to create unique and individual items. So, don't throw them away; give these ideas a try!