Clever? Or crazycakes?

I think I just figured out a good way to get pretty sections of lace to applique onto the okay-but-not-great satin lapels of the frock coats I get from ChicStar: Old bras.

I have four of the exact same bra that no longer fit me. The wide lace bands that are the decorative part of the cups are in great condition, they just need to be removed from the bras. And I can use the scalloped-edged elastic from the straps to make dress clips!

So I guess tonight will be spent with some tiny scissors, dismantling things. I'll report back on how this goes.

I think my crazycakes idea is working

The first half of the latest frock coat lapel, covered with lace panels salvaged from bras:

I may not be great at sewing things from scratch, but I'm pretty clever at modifying existing garments.

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