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Started this discussion. Last reply by Carla Waldo Jul. 27, 2008.

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Tell Us About You: Hello everyone,

I'm a BC survivor. I had a left breast mastectomy w/no recon eight years ago and I'm always looking for better forms, bras, bathing suits, etc.
I'm 5ft. nothing and 95lbs. size 32AA :) and have all the problems that go along with middle age and menopause! I'm looking forward to getting great advice from everyones experience.
~Pam

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At 1:12pm on July 27, 2008, Carla Waldo said…: I agree about all the extra fabric in the Lands End swim suits. If you are referring to "half lining" as a shelf bra, yes, you can sew a pocket in without the form drooping. I usually use underwear that is stretchy (Vasserette from Walmart) and cut it to accomodate your form, of course leaving ample room to stitch it to the shelf bra.
I do all of mine by hand because I don't know how to use a sewing machine!! Another one of my goals.
I have found using the existing leg or waist edges for the form opening is helpful. Good luck and please let me know if I can be of any assistance. always, peace. Carla

At 6:59am on July 25, 2008, Carla Waldo said…: Hi Pam,
I am also a petite person and have had difficulty with bras. The Anita 5382 comes the closest to being what I am looking for. It is comfortable and pretty. I have been wearing it for almost two years now. Lands End bathing suits (I have two) need some tweaking in their pocket design but are stylish and comfortable.
I have sewn numerous pockets onto camisoles, etc. Have yet to do two the exact same way, must be my lack of sewing experience!! However, they do work, just some better than others. Be in touch always, peace. Carla

At 7:22am on July 9, 2008, Barbara Zarrell said…: Hi Pam,

If you want to sew pockets into your swimsuits I would suggest using the same type of material that the suit is made of. A fabric store will have material you can purchase for low $$ and then a seamstress or yourself can sew the pocket in. The pocket material that is used for bras, might not work well as they are mostly made of cotton.
Barbara

At 3:27pm on July 7, 2008, Christine Zollinger said…: LANDS END HAS A SIZE 4 IN MASTECTOMY SUITS AND THEY FIT !!!!!!!!

At 3:27pm on July 7, 2008, Christine Zollinger said…: HI PAM-I HAD A DOUBLE MASTECTOMY IN MARCH WITH RECONSTRUCTION BUT THE LEFT ONE FAILED SO I AM LEFT WITH A PROSTHESIS ON THE LEFT. I AM 85 LBS AND 5' BUT WEAR A SIZE 32D WHICH IS HARD TO FIND. NORDSTROMS WILL SEW A POCKET INTO ANY BRA FOR FREE.

At 2:00pm on July 5, 2008, Barbara Zarrell said…: Hi Pam,

I'm so glad you joined! It sounds like you are very petite and need small sizes. Perhaps you could start a discussion of what clothing you have found that works well for you. It would definitely help others with you body shape. I have many women who ask for swimsuits in a size 4...and none of the vendors that I use design suits for women in that size range.

Any advice you can offer would be appreciated!!

Barbara