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    Old 02-05-2017, 02:46 PM
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    Default bra forms for post mastectomy patients

    Does anyone make their own breast forms after double mastectomy? I would be interested in having a pattern or any information available. Thank you.
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    Old 02-05-2017, 05:56 PM
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    I have no experience with this, but these websites may be helpful:
    http://mastectomysolutions.com/sew-y...east-forms.php
    http://bramakers.blogspot.com/2014/0...east-form.html
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEcqmSmaPGI
    https://community.breastcancer.org/f.../754464?page=3
    https://www.craftsy.com/blog/2015/12...wing-patterns/
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    Old 02-05-2017, 10:56 PM
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    Jo, you need to give the American Cancer Society a call. When I had my breast cancer and a partial mastectomy (one side only) this awesome group of individuals provided me with moral support, friendship and tons of information beginning with dealing with the initial shock of finding out I had cancer, through my surgery, during treatment and my recovery period. They were truly my lifeline because most of them were cancer survivors themselves and knew pretty much what I was going through. This organization has a lot of services available at no charge to individuals who have cancer. I believe they may be able to provide you with a set breast forms.

    I will be praying for you and may you have a speedy recovery.
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    Old 02-07-2017, 03:52 AM
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    Thank you for the links, Prism99...some very useful information there!! ♥♥♥
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    Old 02-07-2017, 11:47 AM
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    For those who knit or crochet
    https://www.knittedknockers.org/make-a-knocker/
    This is one of my knitting guild projects.
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    Old 02-07-2017, 07:45 PM
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    What an awesome project your guild supports.
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    Old 02-11-2017, 01:38 PM
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    I would take a bra that fits the breast I had, or still have, and cut it away from the bra leaving at least half an inch where I could. Stuff it a bit with some fiberfill, and carefully pin it to a backing fabric along the actual cup edges and trace the shape on the backing fabric add your 1/4" seam allowance with the pen. Remove the cup piece and mark the center of the 'cup cone' with a pen, and draw a line to the nearest edge. Carefully cut the line you just made so the piece lies flat, pin it onto a piece of paper or fabric and trace the edges, add the seam allowances including in the 'v' cut area. You now have a pattern you can fine tune to fit you. Make the forms out of pastel or white (dyes can irritate tender skin) cotton, rayon, silk, or other natural fibers so the breast form does not sweat or stick to your skin. You could even add a small water balloon inside with the fiberfill to approximate the bounce so you feel more 'even'. If you want to use a balloon, you can leave the form as a pillow cover sort of thing that can be washed between wearings, and the balloons can be replaced as needed. We did this for my friend who could not afford the (very expensive at that time) breast form. We made her all kinds of colored covers for her "balloons", and found a drinking cup the right size to use as a guide for keeping the balloon about the right size. If it fits in the cup, it will be nearly the same size each time. We filled the balloons with distilled water to avoid bacterial growth inside them. Good luck with this I hope this is helpful if you can not find a form pattern. Back when we did this, there were no patterns to use.

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