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Item Details
Adapted Front Opening Bra
ILC Reference NO 12:43:204
Item sourced from ILC ACT database
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Adapted front opening bra with two D rings and two velcro fasteners
Short Description
Front fastening bra adaptations for people with the use of one hand. Various methods are possible.
Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.
More Details
A front opening bra, or a back opening bra cut down the front, can be used for adapting.
The following items can be used to assist in the adaptations.
* Firm tape
* Velcro 20mm wide
* D rings or Kempner fasteners.
* Large hooks and eyes
Method 1:
- Using a machine, sew a 50mm strip of the rough section of velcro at one end of tape.
- Sew a 100mm strip of smooth velcro approximately 500mm along from the rough section.
- Stitch the tape to the side of the bra aligned to the functioning hand (100mm from the bra opening).
- Attach a D ring with tape to the opposite side, or alternatively a Kempner fastener may be used.
- Large hooks and eyes are easier to secure along the front opening.
To use:
- Slip the bra strap over the affected arm first, then the unaffected arm (like putting on a cardigan).
- Position the bra, then slip tape through the ring or the Kempner fastener and draw back towards the unaffected side and press velcro together.
- Fasten together with hook and eyes.
Method 2:
- Cut two strong pieces of tape about 25mm wide and the length of the opening.
- Cut two pieces of velcro the required length.
- Sew the tape to each side of the front opening
- Sew the rough piece of velcro on top (facing outwards) of the tape on the half of the bra that fits the non functioning side of the body.
- Sew the soft side of the velcro to the underside of the other tape (facing inwards).
- Secure a piece of bias binding/tape about 200mm long in a loop fashion to the bottom edge of the half of the bra that fits the non functioning side of the body.
To use:
- Slip the bra over the affected arm first, then over the non-affected arm - like a cardigan.
- Slip the thumb of the non functioning hand through the loop and rest the hand over the stomach to the bra in position.
- Press the velcro strips together.
For illustrations of the above methods, please refer to the ILC Picturefile Folder.
Variation:
Instead of the two above methods - two velcro fasteners and two D rings across the front of the bra can be used.
Note:
When washing a garment with velcro fastening, ensure that the fastening is always closed.
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Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
ALIVE AND WELL,
, ACT
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