{"id":10798,"date":"2026-03-24T11:50:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T18:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/?p=10798"},"modified":"2026-03-24T11:50:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T18:50:08","slug":"altering-dina-bra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/2026\/03\/altering-dina-bra\/","title":{"rendered":"Altering a Dina Bra"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"580\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h_BWyhYc4Wg?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What is a &#8220;Dina-Styled Bra?&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>You might find yourself in a situation where you&#8217;ve bought a used costume, take out the lining and discover there&#8217;s something missing underneath.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You take out the lining, take out the padding, and you&#8217;re left with a a pair of thick round dome-shaped or bowl-like buckram cups. Transforming, redesigning or even refitting a Dina bra is difficult and daunting project.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>One of my long-time costume collaborators Azura, sent me this photo and I thought this would be a straightforward &#8220;alter and fit&#8221; project.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"908\" data-attachment-id=\"10800\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/2026\/03\/altering-dina-bra\/screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10-19-16-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.19.16-AM.png?fit=914%2C1432&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"914,1432\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-03-24 at 10.19.16\u202fAM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.19.16-AM.png?fit=191%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.19.16-AM.png?fit=580%2C908&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.19.16-AM.png?resize=580%2C908&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Azura of San Jose wearing an Egyptian Costume with Dina Styled bra\" class=\"wp-image-10800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.19.16-AM.png?resize=654%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 654w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.19.16-AM.png?resize=191%2C300&amp;ssl=1 191w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.19.16-AM.png?resize=96%2C150&amp;ssl=1 96w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.19.16-AM.png?resize=768%2C1203&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.19.16-AM.png?w=914&amp;ssl=1 914w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>What I could see from the photo is that the band and straps were too stretchy to offer good support for her bust.\u00a0 The straps and band were also an odd and clashing color choice that didn&#8217;t flatter her skin or match the costume.<\/p>\n<p>However, from this angle, I couldn&#8217;t see the full cup shape. This was, in fact, a dreaded Dina Bra style base.\u00a0 Dina style bras have distinctive circular-shaped cups with a very thin connector, low on the bra.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" data-attachment-id=\"10801\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/2026\/03\/altering-dina-bra\/blue-dina-bra\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/blue-Dina-Bra.jpg?fit=864%2C648&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"864,648\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 15&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1771428154&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.96&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0082644628099174&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"blue Dina Bra\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/blue-Dina-Bra.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/blue-Dina-Bra.jpg?fit=580%2C435&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/blue-Dina-Bra.jpg?resize=580%2C435&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/blue-Dina-Bra.jpg?w=864&amp;ssl=1 864w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/blue-Dina-Bra.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/blue-Dina-Bra.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/blue-Dina-Bra.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Dina Bras are designed for enhanced bustlines that require less structural support.\u00a0 This style is not designed to carry the weight and provide security for dancers with large natural bustlines. It provides coverage for a large bustline but without the shaping of a traditional bra.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"303\" data-attachment-id=\"10802\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/2026\/03\/altering-dina-bra\/dina-bra-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dina-Bra-2.jpg?fit=576%2C303&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"576,303\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 15&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1771595415&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.96&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;40&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0057471264367816&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dina Bra 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dina-Bra-2.jpg?fit=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dina-Bra-2.jpg?fit=576%2C303&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dina-Bra-2.jpg?resize=576%2C303&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dina-Bra-2.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dina-Bra-2.jpg?resize=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dina-Bra-2.jpg?resize=150%2C79&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>Altering a Dina Style bra<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>After tackling several bras of this style, I find the easiest approach is to use a good-fitting and supportive strapless style bra as a base support and apply the Dina Bra to the top of it.<\/p>\n<p>This new bra base should roughly follow the contours of the Dina bra. Just keep in mind that a commercial lingerie bra base might require a thicker center gore.\u00a0 If your center gore needs to be thicker, go with what you need for support and use surface embellishments to mask any differences.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4rIOaKq\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"399\" data-attachment-id=\"10803\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/2026\/03\/altering-dina-bra\/screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10-13-46-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.13.46-AM.png?fit=288%2C399&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"288,399\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-03-24 at 10.13.46\u202fAM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.13.46-AM.png?fit=217%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.13.46-AM.png?fit=288%2C399&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.13.46-AM.png?resize=288%2C399&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.13.46-AM.png?w=288&amp;ssl=1 288w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.13.46-AM.png?resize=217%2C300&amp;ssl=1 217w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.13.46-AM.png?resize=108%2C150&amp;ssl=1 108w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Walcoal Strapless Bra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"382\" data-attachment-id=\"10804\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/2026\/03\/altering-dina-bra\/screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10-14-10-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.14.10-AM.png?fit=288%2C382&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"288,382\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-03-24 at 10.14.10\u202fAM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.14.10-AM.png?fit=226%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.14.10-AM.png?fit=288%2C382&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.14.10-AM.png?resize=288%2C382&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.14.10-AM.png?w=288&amp;ssl=1 288w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.14.10-AM.png?resize=226%2C300&amp;ssl=1 226w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.14.10-AM.png?resize=113%2C150&amp;ssl=1 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Victoria&#8217;s Secret Bra <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4spNbQG\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"388\" data-attachment-id=\"10805\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/2026\/03\/altering-dina-bra\/screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10-13-58-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.13.58-AM.png?fit=288%2C388&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"288,388\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-03-24 at 10.13.58\u202fAM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.13.58-AM.png?fit=223%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.13.58-AM.png?fit=288%2C388&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.13.58-AM.png?resize=288%2C388&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.13.58-AM.png?w=288&amp;ssl=1 288w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.13.58-AM.png?resize=223%2C300&amp;ssl=1 223w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.13.58-AM.png?resize=111%2C150&amp;ssl=1 111w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bali Strapless bra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Note: Bra prices vary radically. You might already have a strapless in your collection that you can repurpose.\u00a0 Put out a call to your friends in dance and your local community to see if you can source a pre-loved bra to save some cash.\u00a0 These three examples are for illustrative purposes, but if you choose to use one of my Amazon links, thank you!<\/p>\n<h3>But how do you sew a Dina Bra?<\/h3>\n<p>I tend to use a hand-sewing technique with a heavy-duty needle, a metal thimble, and a pair of pliers.\u00a0 It&#8217;s helpful to have a clamp to hold the bra in place while I work with both hands.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If I have a bra with no embellishments at the outer edges, I will use my sewing machine.\u00a0 This is my preferred method, but one that is out of reach for this particular project.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thimble Tip:<\/strong> Over the years, I&#8217;ve experimented with many thimbles.\u00a0 The one I prefer to use when working with heavyweight buckram is a metal thimble with a lip at the top.\u00a0 This is my current favorite from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3NrsGUx\">Dritz<\/a>. Many other companies make similar products. Look for the non-slip ridge around a flat top.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/2011\/09\/jelly-thimbles\/\">Read about my other favorite thimbles here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"357\" data-attachment-id=\"10806\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/2026\/03\/altering-dina-bra\/screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10-58-42-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.58.42-AM.png?fit=288%2C357&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"288,357\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-03-24 at 10.58.42\u202fAM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.58.42-AM.png?fit=242%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.58.42-AM.png?fit=288%2C357&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.58.42-AM.png?resize=288%2C357&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dritz Slip-Stop Thimble\" class=\"wp-image-10806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.58.42-AM.png?w=288&amp;ssl=1 288w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.58.42-AM.png?resize=242%2C300&amp;ssl=1 242w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-10.58.42-AM.png?resize=121%2C150&amp;ssl=1 121w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dritz Slip-Stop Thimble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Once the collaborator has acquired a new bra base, I will resume work on this tricky project.\u00a0 Watch for an update later in the year.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Now off to have another costuming adventure!<\/em><\/strong><br \/><strong><em>Dawn Devine ~ Davina<\/em><\/strong><br \/><strong><em>March 2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/2026\/03\/altering-dina-bra\/\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/blue-Dina-Bra.jpg?fit=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignleft tfe wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/blue-Dina-Bra.jpg?w=864&amp;ssl=1 864w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/blue-Dina-Bra.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/blue-Dina-Bra.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/blue-Dina-Bra.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"10801\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/2026\/03\/altering-dina-bra\/blue-dina-bra\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/blue-Dina-Bra.jpg?fit=864%2C648&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"864,648\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 15&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1771428154&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.96&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0082644628099174&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"blue Dina Bra\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/blue-Dina-Bra.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/blue-Dina-Bra.jpg?fit=580%2C435&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a><p>What is a &#8220;Dina-Styled Bra?&#8221; 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