DIY: How to Make a Mermaid Bra

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  • @GinnyDi
    @GinnyDi  Před 3 lety +56

    This video was sponsored by Skillshare! The first 1000 people who click the link will get 2 free months of Skillshare Premium: skl.sh/ginnydi4

    • @dot5944
      @dot5944 Před 3 lety

      I've already said this but i wanted another chance of you seeing this . i bought centaur of attention and used it to make my cervitaur costume . and altered this tutorial to make the top to go with it. :)

  • @archienoyce2453
    @archienoyce2453 Před 3 lety +120

    The way she said “I’m gonna be a mermaid” in the clip killed me

  • @okaygaby9426
    @okaygaby9426 Před 3 lety +128

    I need a mermaid bra to wear around the house 24/7. It's quarantine time so it's perfectly justifiable
    Edit: Btw I have a CZcams video about how to make a painted jean jacket

    • @aquaticangel3380
      @aquaticangel3380 Před 3 lety +3

      Okay Gaby I feel you!

    • @firestorm165
      @firestorm165 Před 3 lety +2

      If I actually had the body to pull it off I'd probably wear one as a regular thing

  • @simonscat45
    @simonscat45 Před 3 lety +74

    I love how your videos aren't just "how to"s. I feel like you "teach" skill's more than you do step by steps. I hope this makes sense?

  • @Som1stolemycookie
    @Som1stolemycookie Před 3 lety +25

    I personally think the best thing about this tutorial… is it's applicable to a lot of different costumes not necessarily just mermaids. Like watching this gave me a lot of ideas for a centaur top

  • @malh4251
    @malh4251 Před 3 lety +50

    This top is so hecking beautiful and it actually looks like a way simpler project than I thought it was.... The temptation to make one for myself is REAL

  • @fishmasmouse
    @fishmasmouse Před 3 lety +49

    E6000 will attach basically anything to anything else, and it's waterproof once fully cured! I don't know what chlorinated water would do to it, but for most situations where I'm attaching embellishments to fabric, I prefer E6000 over hot glue.

    • @firestorm165
      @firestorm165 Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the tip!

    • @dj2thiccccccc
      @dj2thiccccccc Před 3 lety +3

      E6000 stays on fine in chlorinated water. I made my top using the glue and it works great. Just make sure it fully cures!

    • @firestorm165
      @firestorm165 Před 3 lety +1

      @@dj2thiccccccc hey question: does E6000 work on silicone or do I have to get something else?

    • @dj2thiccccccc
      @dj2thiccccccc Před 3 lety +3

      So silicone will only attach to silicone. Hope this helps!

    • @firestorm165
      @firestorm165 Před 3 lety

      @@dj2thiccccccc so I'll need a special silicone glue then? Cheers, good to know
      I don't suppose you'd have any recommendations?

  • @franceschew2028
    @franceschew2028 Před 2 lety +1

    For an update on materials: mers don’t recommend hot glue for swimming because they don’t hold up against the force of water. We recommend a glue called E6000. It takes more time for it to harden but it’s permanent. So anything you use to manage the glue, expect that they’ll be used exclusively for the glue.

  • @danmorgan3685
    @danmorgan3685 Před 3 lety +5

    I was about to mention sea/snail shells. For drilling you might have better luck with a pin vice. It's much slower than some kind of power drill or dremel but it won't generate the same level of heat and will give you much more control.

  • @daddydevito
    @daddydevito Před 3 lety +7

    Honestly, every time I watch one of Ginny's videos I get inspired to work on my projects again!! Thanks for the tutorial!!

  • @niennath
    @niennath Před 3 lety +6

    Turned out really beautiful!
    I can't wait to see the music video!!

  • @Som1stolemycookie
    @Som1stolemycookie Před 3 lety +15

    I just thought I should check if this came out and it did just a minute ago!

  • @mystic29355
    @mystic29355 Před 3 lety +1

    Little tip if you ever wanna make another one and use shells. Hot glue will slowly degrade in water, the common used glue for accesories and such for mermaiders is e6000 it holds forever!!! I even have it holding real giant lionspaw shells on my bra(DD) they're super heavy but the glue holds tight still!!!

  • @Mystakaphoros
    @Mystakaphoros Před 3 lety +1

    this is SO COOL
    I also really like the advice about just sort of tacking down the leaves and stuff rather than trying to sew them all the way down

  • @guillermojrboy3292
    @guillermojrboy3292 Před 3 lety +3

    Me:
    CZcams: *Mermaid bra*
    Me:

  • @redbaby814
    @redbaby814 Před 3 lety +6

    I love this tutorial and works so well with the mermaid esthetic. It gives me great ideas on how to make future costumes for my daughters and a little inspiration for my own cosplay.

  • @caylesx
    @caylesx Před 3 lety +2

    This is GORGEOUS! I'm not totally into mermaid stuff, but this was just super cute and you've inspired me to make a forest fairy/nymph/whatever version. :)

  • @Wildcard242
    @Wildcard242 Před 3 lety

    Btw. If you want to make little holes in seashell a finger nail drill works great.

  • @Absintheskiss
    @Absintheskiss Před 3 lety +1

    Oooh! This method can also work for a Wildmother cosplay, with slightly different materials.

  • @dot5944
    @dot5944 Před 3 lety +1

    HI, i hope you see this Ginny, but i used and altered this tutorial for a top for my cervitaur costume that i am currently making. also i bought centaur of attention for the making of the costume.

  • @OpheliaCyber
    @OpheliaCyber Před 3 lety +9

    I love everything you do Ginny! You’re so professional in every thing that you do and it’s really really admirable!

  • @Heirgloom
    @Heirgloom Před 3 lety +2

    Ahhh thank you so much for making this! I've been wanting a good mermaid bra tutorial, but never found a good one. I also tried reaching out to a few artists to ask for tips, but I would be ignored, which was a bummer, but oh well! This top looks amazing! I am excited to try my hand at making my own with lily pads! As I have a custom mertailor fabric tail coming that is frog/pond themed 💖

  • @brianahawkins8124
    @brianahawkins8124 Před 3 lety +10

    Your mermaid top looks Beautiful, I wonder if your gonna make mermaid hair accessories? keep up the great work. :)

    • @GinnyDi
      @GinnyDi  Před 3 lety +6

      No plans at the moment just because I don't see them staying in place while I swim underwater, but maybe for future work!

    • @Echo_fly
      @Echo_fly Před 11 měsíci

      @GinnyDi Where did you buy that tail? I’m getting my first tail and monofin from FinFun, but I’m curious as to where you got yours!

  • @gracegodinez5302
    @gracegodinez5302 Před 3 lety +7

    Once again, such a beautiful job Ginny Di!

  • @deborahelder2212
    @deborahelder2212 Před 3 lety +4

    Can't wait to see the whole ensemble :)

  • @neverthelessthesun1428
    @neverthelessthesun1428 Před 3 lety +3

    I’m excited! I love watching a project come together like this

  • @heatherclark2701
    @heatherclark2701 Před 3 lety

    Yesss excited for all the mermaid content! 🙌🏻

  • @BubblyWaffo
    @BubblyWaffo Před 3 lety +2

    This looks so good! thanks Ginny for this awesome tutorial!

  • @januzzell8631
    @januzzell8631 Před 3 lety

    Oooh! Great video and I loved the teaser for the next video! Thank for sharing

  • @VanessaVersus
    @VanessaVersus Před 3 lety

    This is so cool and I'm so excited to see it in action in your upcoming music video!

  • @Ozpex
    @Ozpex Před 3 lety +2

    So glad to be quick to the video! Your videos are super helpful and I can't wait to see more! I'll definitely be making this and using it this summer.

  • @tiffany02020
    @tiffany02020 Před 3 lety

    Delightful and informative! Thanks for sharing Ginny!

  • @valasafantastic1055
    @valasafantastic1055 Před 3 lety

    Great stuff! Love the result. Useful tips. Thanks.

  • @gregkelly8195
    @gregkelly8195 Před 3 lety

    This came out beautifully! I'm inspired to adapt the methods to make a merman vest.

  • @MrSourFapple
    @MrSourFapple Před 3 lety +19

    I have this strange feeling that this video will get more views than usual.
    Bra looks great Ginny! :D

    • @GinnyDi
      @GinnyDi  Před 3 lety +33

      I'm gonna say "because people like mermaids, right?" and then stick my fingers in my ears and ignore any response

    • @denseflounder36sure26
      @denseflounder36sure26 Před 3 lety +7

      Ginny Di
      If this helps, I clicked on the video because I love all your cosplay content and mermaid cosplays in general. Your mermaid design looks incredible!

    • @danmorgan3685
      @danmorgan3685 Před 3 lety

      @@GinnyDi That is probably for the best.

  • @azmonbored3837
    @azmonbored3837 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for making this! I have a friend who recently bought their own mermaid tail and I think this video will inspire them should they decide to make their own mermaid bra!!! I love this video!

  • @liefygreens
    @liefygreens Před 3 lety +1

    Ahh this looks great!! I love all of the little details (the pearls are so pearlfect!! ;P). I'm so excited for the music video :D

  • @YukiSilverFox72
    @YukiSilverFox72 Před 3 lety

    Ah! I am so excited for more mermaid content! 🤩

  • @RijackiTorment
    @RijackiTorment Před 3 lety +1

    Gret bra! Love your details on how you made it and why you chose to do things as you did.

  • @squishylemon7513
    @squishylemon7513 Před 3 lety

    Omg this is exactly what I was looking for!!! Omg ty!

  • @Lihweja
    @Lihweja Před 3 lety

    Have seen so many mermaid tops (including like 600$ ones) and i actually like yours the best. Awesome job and thanks for the tutorial I'm definetly going to try it

  • @fredboompants1308
    @fredboompants1308 Před 3 lety

    Cool mermaid . Very inspiring nice work.

  • @bjrnegillarsen1380
    @bjrnegillarsen1380 Před 3 lety

    The techniques you showed will definitively make the process a lot easier for me when I get around to actually make a full costume for my half-elf druid/cleric

  • @CharlieStuff407
    @CharlieStuff407 Před 3 lety

    This turned out awesome, Ginny!!!

  • @RS-ux2kq
    @RS-ux2kq Před 3 lety +3

    Ahh you're wearing Tracies seashell top! ^-^💕

    • @GinnyDi
      @GinnyDi  Před 3 lety +3

      Yesss I have her urban mermaid crop in two colors because I love it so much!

    • @RS-ux2kq
      @RS-ux2kq Před 3 lety

      @@GinnyDi That's so awesome! What is the other color? 🙈💕
      I realy wanted the dark blue one but at that time I didn't have a credit card yet and now it's not aviable anymore unfortunatly. But I'm definetly planing on getting the standard one some day! 💖

    • @GinnyDi
      @GinnyDi  Před 3 lety

      The teal one, of course!! It's a perfect match for my hair, it's almost too ridiculous, haha!

  • @Sankey84Gaming
    @Sankey84Gaming Před 3 lety +9

    So this video is getting saved in my save for later so I can use it as a guide. My daughter is 9 and obsessed with mermaids she wants an under the sea party for her 10th birthday (in april). What would you suggest I do? Go out and buy an A cup bra and use that or do you have any other suggestions?

    • @katie6325
      @katie6325 Před 3 lety +9

      My suggestion is to buy a cheap bikini top swim suit from the girls section in whatever size will likely fit her on her birthday, while they’re still in stores. (if you’re unsure or think she might sprout up, you could get a couple sizes from a thrift store). A swimsuit is more likely to come in fun colors (like pink or turquoise) for a little girl than a bra will, which are more likely to be grey/white/black/tan. Depending on how big she is, a smaller bra might be too loose on her. If you go the bra route, be sure to check the band size, not just the cup size. A girls swimsuit is more likely to lay flat in the chest because of lack of padding, which might not be what you want. If she really wants padding and to swim in it, you could also check out the juniors section swimsuits and get something really small, but they’re not likely to fit a 10 year old.
      (This is really long and unsolicited, sorry! I hope this helps tho)

    • @Sankey84Gaming
      @Sankey84Gaming Před 3 lety +7

      @@katie6325 I'm a single dad to 3 kids so this was extremely helpful. I didn't even consider a bikini top. Thank you so much.

    • @KaylaKasel
      @KaylaKasel Před 3 lety +2

      You could also try a tank top/cami shirt cropped shorter. It'll be flatter across the chest with less defined shape than a bra would be, but for a little girl, that might be okay.

    • @kammymcnuggets1067
      @kammymcnuggets1067 Před 3 lety

      You could also try a training bra, you can find then in girls section in most clothing stores

    • @scarlokeagrivian1690
      @scarlokeagrivian1690 Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah I would say a chopped up tank top would do well for fitting properly, but if that doesn’t work for you, or you want something with it’s own shape/form, then anything like a swim suit bikini top type thing would work

  • @dawnsplaceyt
    @dawnsplaceyt Před 3 lety

    So much hype for that mermaid music video! I just got my own tails

  • @rougeakane
    @rougeakane Před 3 lety

    Omg I’m definitely making this

  • @elikorn8777
    @elikorn8777 Před 3 lety +5

    Hey. As a trans female, I really love your channel and I just want to thank you for this.

    • @GinnyDi
      @GinnyDi  Před 3 lety +4

      Of course, I'm happy to help!!

  • @davidparkes7741
    @davidparkes7741 Před 3 lety

    I dunno why but your saying "if you're in to Mermaid stuff" made me chuckle way more than it should have. I can't wait for 100 to upload on CZcams.

  • @tonii0502
    @tonii0502 Před 3 lety +2

    Mermaid pun! 4:38 C'x

  • @MoonWolf200
    @MoonWolf200 Před 3 lety

    You’re so cute and the product of your time and creativity is amazing ❤️

  • @jasmine-ruff-puff9951
    @jasmine-ruff-puff9951 Před 3 lety

    Omg, it's so pretty.

  • @J8n3eyr3
    @J8n3eyr3 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the kelp!

  • @vivi-vivii
    @vivi-vivii Před 3 lety +5

    I have never clicked on a video so fast in my entire life-

  • @courtlynblk
    @courtlynblk Před 3 lety

    Dang! So cool!!!! 😍

  • @EnglishGalMedia
    @EnglishGalMedia Před 8 měsíci

    I love this. Question, are you using a bra or a bikini top for the base?

  • @sadiemcc9363
    @sadiemcc9363 Před 3 lety

    I have no use for or intention to make one of these but PRETTY I WANT ONE.

  • @menagerieoforigamibirds8647

    Omg! It's so prettyyyyyyyy!!! Wish I had that talent. What size is your shooter monofin?

    • @GinnyDi
      @GinnyDi  Před 3 lety

      I don't have the Shooter, I have the Wave!

  • @iflykaya
    @iflykaya Před 3 lety

    I can’t find nice leaves anywhere, where did you get yours?

  • @elizabethvenable9591
    @elizabethvenable9591 Před 3 lety +1

    This is so cool! How would you go about washing this?

    • @GinnyDi
      @GinnyDi  Před 3 lety +2

      By hand, carefully! I don’t imagine it would ever need anything more than a good rinse, though. If it really needed a wash, I’d probably do a gentle cycle on cold in a garment bag and air dry it.

  • @freedomlover7768
    @freedomlover7768 Před 2 lety

    Could you make a tutorial of how to take one off? Kinda stuck

  • @Coopiss
    @Coopiss Před 3 lety +1

    They should use this in the new little mermaid movie

  • @devyn9087
    @devyn9087 Před 3 lety +1

    Get out of here Ginny. This is a gorgeous design, thank you for this tutorial. I don't even need a mermaid bra, it wasn't even on my radar, but ... time to get magical.

  • @marcusdire8057
    @marcusdire8057 Před 3 lety

    Why am I thinking the music video you are talking about is more just an excuse to swim around like a mermaid? :D Either way, I look forward to watching it, your singing never disappoints.

    • @GinnyDi
      @GinnyDi  Před 3 lety +1

      what makes you think ALL of my work isn't just an excuse to prance around as a fantasy creature?? 😜

  • @nickperry109
    @nickperry109 Před 2 lety +2

    Hello, great tutorial! I want to make one for my wife, where did you find your artificial leaves?

    • @GinnyDi
      @GinnyDi  Před 2 lety

      Just the floral department of a craft store!

  • @Rviere
    @Rviere Před 3 lety

    Oh man I don't even cosplay anymore and I kinda don't necessarily plan to until cons are a thing again but DAMN if I don't feel like making a mermaid bra now 😆🥰💕

  • @asprout7190
    @asprout7190 Před 3 lety

    Oh gee now I wanna get a bra and just cover it in fake moss. Probably more fairy or swamp themed than yours, but you have inspired me!

  • @MadSwedishGamer
    @MadSwedishGamer Před 3 lety

    Fuck yeah, mermaids are dope!

  • @cricksol
    @cricksol Před 3 lety +2

    me, a man: hmm, interesting
    (i mean like i want to make this even though i don’t have a chest to wear it)

  • @Diamond_Eyes86
    @Diamond_Eyes86 Před 3 lety

    Im a simple man..when I see Mermaid Bra....I click.

  • @ComfyGreenBee
    @ComfyGreenBee Před 3 lety

    If you dont want to sew e6000 is a good alternative! But PLEASE if you plan to use e6000 only use it in a ventilated area with a mask that will keep you safe from fumes!

  • @ArmouryTerrain
    @ArmouryTerrain Před 3 lety

    It is looking good, now to see you swim in it.

  • @Quillyu
    @Quillyu Před 9 měsíci

    Ik this video is really old, but if you don’t mind me asking, where did you get the fake seaweed? I can’t find anything that isn’t for fish tanks 😭✋🏻

  • @lilac7171
    @lilac7171 Před 3 lety

    Why am I here? I’ve been mermaiding since i was 9-

  • @jennglow4647
    @jennglow4647 Před 3 lety

    😃

  • @henryohenry1504
    @henryohenry1504 Před 3 lety +1

    What are your thoughts on critical role coming back????

    • @GinnyDi
      @GinnyDi  Před 3 lety +2

      SHEER UNBRIDLED JOY. this is the only good thing that has ever happened

    • @davidparkes7741
      @davidparkes7741 Před 3 lety

      *Old person voice.* It's been 84 years.... Well not quite that long but still.

  • @SpencerLee97
    @SpencerLee97 Před 3 lety

    Mer-uly

  • @hisenadedo
    @hisenadedo Před 3 lety +2

    Technically everything on land is also underwater, technically

  • @ShallieDragon
    @ShallieDragon Před 3 lety

    Mermaid photoshoot when?

    • @GinnyDi
      @GinnyDi  Před 3 lety

      Try watching to the end of the video 😜

    • @ShallieDragon
      @ShallieDragon Před 3 lety

      @@GinnyDi well now I feel silly. Looking forward to the music video!

  • @doorran
    @doorran Před 3 lety

    I didn't know mermaids wore bras.. unless they were in animated Disney movies.

  • @tatharamandil
    @tatharamandil Před 3 lety +2

    Hmph. No dinglehoppers and not a single snarfblat. 2/10 /s

    • @GinnyDi
      @GinnyDi  Před 3 lety +3

      Hmph. only knows one mermaid. 2/10

    • @tatharamandil
      @tatharamandil Před 3 lety +2

      I think the real issue here is that I only know one seagull with supposed knowledge of Human culture.
      You make wonderful content and have been a much-needed voice of encouragement and positivity in this crazy world we’re living in, keep up the fantastic work!