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Building a better binder? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 8 months ago by spacelogic@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/ftm@lemmy.blahaj.zone

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I'm contemplating trying to make my own binders because it seems like everything I can find is either made of materials that are hard on the skin or not very effective for larger chests, and it all tends to cause "monoboob" effect. Also trying to avoid buying more polyester/plastic fibers, which is extremely difficult when you're looking for something specialized.

I feel like binder technology is limited by the number of people who are just binding until they can get top surgery; I am not planning on top surgery at all, myself, so I expect to be binding at least some of the time for the foreseeable future.

Wondering if anyone here has encountered either better options or patterns/DIY guides that I haven't found. Suggestions of either type welcome!

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[–] AnarchistArtificer@slrpnk.net 5 points 8 months ago

I've not tried making this myself, but dorian gay on YouTube made a binder that looks pretty unconventional, that might give some inspiration. I don't know how this design would work well with larger chests though. https://youtu.be/Bv5F0btEjAk

[–] anothercatgirl@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 8 months ago

I wonder what happens if you ask a local tailor for help?

[–] Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 8 months ago

I had a larger chest before top surgery and had great luck with Underworks binders. I got the full length binders that tucked into my pants. They've been around since the early 2010s at least and I swear by them.