The “Put On Your Pink Bra” campaign started in Florida 2011. It was created to help promote breast cancer awareness. The pink bras are there to remind women throughout
Florida that breast cancer is a disease that could affect all of us. They represent the support the community
brings to them and empowers women to keep fighting. You can see women sporting their pink bras
during Making Strides events. Woman are uniting together to support the
fight against breast cancer. Do your part today by joining the campaign and making your own pink bra!
Saturday, October 6th, KIA Autosport will be
hosting a lunch-in to raise money for breast cancer. Women from the Pink
Bra Campaign will be there with their pink bras on! So start decorating yours so you can show your
support too! Not sure where to begin or what decorating a bra takes? Check how
these helpful tips to get you started!
Tips on Decorating your Pink Bra:
·
Decide on a Theme
Whether you are planning on decorating by
yourself or with a group, starting with a theme is a good way to keep your
design on track and keep you from going to your craft store a million times.
If you are having a hard time thinking of a theme try
imagining the materials you want to use. Sometimes they are a great source of inspiration!
Potential Materials:
1.
Jewels- You could never have too much bling!
2.
Bright Lace
3.
Any type of fringe or tassel
4.
Sequins- Fabric made of sequins makes applying
them easier!
5.
Glitter
6.
Ribbon
7.
Paint
8.
Feathers
·
Essential Equipment:
1.
Hot water dye. If you find a pink bra to start
off with you won’t need this step but if you couldn’t find a pink bra as a base
you will need to buy a white bra and then dye it!
2.
Small glue gun
3.
Fabric glue
4.
Needles and Thread
·
General Tips:
1.
ALWAYS wash your bra before decorating it.
2.
NEVER decorate under the arms- I could cause a
serious rash and irritation.
3.
While decorating your bra, particularly the
back, keep in mind of the elastic. If you decorate it too much the bra might
not be able to stretch and fit!
4.
ALWAYS adjust your straps before you start
decorating, that way you’ll know it will fit when you’re all done!
5.
While sewing on decorations, be careful of getting
decorations on the inside of the bra. Little
strings and what not could end up being uncomfortable.
6.
Try to do at least one training walk in your bra
or at least wear it around the house to ensure it is comfy enough!
7.
HAVE FUN WITH IT!
If you do not have
time to decorate your own bra try doing it online! Bedazzle a bra online and
send it to friends and family everywhere, to make sure they are giving
themselves at home breast exams!
For more information about the Pink Bra campaign and stories
go to: http://www.putonyourpinkbra.com/survivor_stories.php?id=3
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