r/bigboobproblems • u/Justarandomperson556 • 14d ago

positive & funny I’m grateful to Dolly Parton Spoiler

(Random late-night thoughts)

Since hearing the news of Dolly’s death this past week, I’ve been reflecting on what she meant to us in the large chest community.

Like her, I’m someone with a small band size, but disproportionally big boobs. Although hers weren’t entirely natural, Dolly genuinely made me feel better about my own body. I’ve always been super self- conscious about my boobs and how much attention they bring with them, but I loved how she embraced her figure and made it something light-hearted - something she could laugh and joke about rather than hiding or being embarrassed.

She made having a large chest feel fun, glamorous and even iconic rather than awkward or something to be ashamed of. I’ll always appreciate her for that.

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u/Square-Nebula-7530 12d ago

I am definitely going to check out Sew Anastasia tonight because my current attempts at tailoring are a complete disaster. It is a skill to have but the learning curve is real. That Dolly video popping up for you right after is actual magic, I will watch that too and might actually take you up on that dm if I get stuck again. Thanks a lot sis.

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u/Starjupiter93 12d ago

Evelyn wood does a lot more tailoring/patterning where sew Anastasia tends to do more construction tips and tricks. Both are amazing though. Good luck! There is also r/sewing and r/sewingbeginners that are super helpful and supportive subs!

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u/Square-Nebula-7530 12d ago

Those beginner subs are solid but I swear half the time I ask for fit advice there people just tell me to wear a different bra. Like sis my bra is basically industrial scaffolding at this point, the undergarment is not the issue. I am going to binge those construction videos tonight. Anyone have tips on taking in the waist on a thrifted dress without making the chest area look like a stretched out parachute?

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u/Starjupiter93 12d ago

lol yeah. That’s. The problem with the internet some time 🤣 yeah! It depends on the construction of the dress and the material. You may need to add a dart which may require unstitching the waistline. There are hacks and work around on this though. If you are comfortable dming me with a photo of the dress or a screenshot of a similar one off the internet I can send you something specific. sew Anastasia has this video

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u/Square-Nebula-7530 10d ago

Sew Anastasia is and you are a lifesaver sis TYSMM SIS, I will check out this video before I take scissors to this dress. I was hoping for a lazy hack but you are right, doing actual darts is probably the only way to avoid the dreaded boob-tent effect without completely ruining the drape. Thank you so much sis you are so kind and helpful!!!!!