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Sometimes an idea starts with simply seeing something that makes you think, “I wonder if I could do that?” For me, that was a photo I came across on Pinterest that used wide elastic in an interesting way. It got me thinking about how I could incorporate something similar into one of my own bras while also giving it a fun, unique look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a95b8c30cff852a5b421b41/41d874c9-e41c-4994-8e95-04dbc0eeb519/20260916_093533.jpg Blog - Wide Elastic Side/Back Band Hack! Here’s what you’ll need for this hack: Desired bra pattern Wide elastic of your preferred width but also with the firmness that matches the firmness of the power net you typically use from your back band For this particular bra I used 1” wide plush waste band elastic Stretch Mesh or other equivalent stretch fabric that you can see the elastic through if desired. You can use Power Net if you don’t want the elastic visible like mine. 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- Adjustments I Made to the Willowdale Bra Pattern 1. 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