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  • pmjlghrs
    Member
    • Oct 28, 2010
    • 89

    Female outfit top question

    I am working on a Golden Age Wonder Woman and I have a very specific problem. The original outfit had a very low cut back. I have tried a couple of different tops, both high back and low back, but they all have the same problem: the front slips down and she falls out of the top. I also had the same problem with a Brian Leitner Black Canary outfit, but I sewed a couple straps which were hidden beneath the jacket. With Wonder Woman, I don't have this option. So the question is, how do you other customizers make a strapless top stay up where they should?
  • Fire Marshal Bill
    Career Member
    • Jul 25, 2010
    • 994

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    • JediJaida
      Talkative Member
      • Jun 14, 2008
      • 5675

      #3
      Try clear elastic.

      That's what was used for the original Swimsuit Barbie back in 1959.

      It was a black and white strapless one piece that had clear elastic straps that went over the shoulders.

      Otherwise, it wouldn't have stayed in place, and they never would have been able to sell the doll.

      Use a very narrow width, like 1/4" wide. It's what's used in swimsuits.
      JediJaida

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      • kingdom warrior
        OH JES!!
        • Jul 21, 2005
        • 12478

        #4
        Sew the back of WW outfit tighter...the tighter in the back the less booba spillage.....That's what I did with two WW customs I did....

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        • JediJaida
          Talkative Member
          • Jun 14, 2008
          • 5675

          #5
          Of course, there's that approach.

          I must admit, it never occurred to me.
          JediJaida

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          • lilbrosj66
            Persistent Member
            • Jul 4, 2011
            • 1594

            #6
            You could also try sewing "darts" into the top so it molds more around her body or maybe a small piece of double sided tape to hold it in place? Just a thought (or two!) Good luck!

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            • ctc
              Fear the monkeybat!
              • Aug 16, 2001
              • 11183

              #7
              Hmmmm....

              If you feel ambitious you could sew a thin wire into the upper seam of the bustier part. That way you could shape it, and a rigid enough wire would hold it in place.

              Don C.

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              • boss
                Talkative Member
                • Jun 18, 2003
                • 7217

                #8
                Glue it to the torso
                Fresh, not from concentrate.

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                • Cosmicman
                  Permanent Member
                  • Jul 12, 2005
                  • 4794

                  #9
                  Hire Ed Nagy to make you a silksreen body suit? LOL
                  More custom Mego madness on Facebook right here...

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