Bust cover

Abstract

The present invention provides a bust cover that is less likely to cause heat and stuffiness, can be held securely in place on the bust area, and can be easily attached to the wearer's desired position. [Solution] The bust cover 100 comprises a frill body 10 having a size that covers at least the bust area, a gather fixing band 11 provided at the upper end of the frill body 10 to maintain the wave shape of the frill body 10, and an iron-on pressing surface 20 provided along the gather fixing band 11. As a result, it can be directly attached to the garment S via the iron-on pressing surface 20, eliminating the need for layering and preventing misalignment during wear. Furthermore, it can be easily attached to the desired position by the wearer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a bust cover that is layered over clothing to cover the bust portion.

Background Art

[0002] When wearing thin clothing such as T-shirts and cut-and-sew garments, people may feel concerned about the outline of the bust portion or see-through issues. Especially for women, there are many cases where they hesitate to go out wearing only a single thin garment, or have trouble responding to unexpected visitors or parcel deliveries. For this reason, bust covers are used to make the outline of the bust portion and see-through issues less noticeable.

[0003] As a conventional bust cover, there is a bustier type that is worn layered over clothing. This type of bust cover is usually designed to be worn by being hung with shoulder straps or wrapped around the chest area with elastic cords. Further, as a conventional bust cover, a bust ruffle is known. The bust ruffle is made of fabric such as lace, and is usually sewn onto the bust portion of clothing.

[0004] Note that Patent Document 1 and the like are disclosed as prior art related to bust covers.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] However, as mentioned above, bustier-type bust covers are worn over clothing, which can make them feel hot and stuffy when worn. Furthermore, because the bust cover is held in place by shoulder straps or elastic bands, it tends to shift position during movement while wearing it.

[0007] On the other hand, as mentioned above, bust ruffles are sewn onto the garment beforehand, so the position of the ruffles may not suit the wearer's body shape. While it is possible to sew ruffles onto clothing afterwards, this method requires the effort of preparing a sewing machine and other equipment, the sewing process is cumbersome, and the finished result can vary greatly depending on the skill of the worker.

[0008] This invention was made in view of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a bust cover that is less likely to cause heat and stuffiness, can be held stably in place on the bust area, and can be easily attached to the position desired by the wearer. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] (First design) The bust cover according to the present invention, which solves the aforementioned problem, A bust cover designed to be worn over clothing to cover the bust area, A frill body having a size that covers at least the bust area, A gathering fixing band is provided at the upper end of the frill body to maintain the wave shape of the frill body, The configuration includes an iron-on pressure-applying surface provided along the aforementioned gathering fixing band.

[0010] (Effects of the first invention) According to the first invention of the bust cover, the bust cover can be directly attached to clothing via an iron-on adhesive surface provided along the gathered fixing band. This eliminates the need to wear the bust cover over clothing, thus reducing the feeling of heat and stuffiness. Furthermore, because the bust cover is secured to the clothing by the iron-on adhesive surface, it is possible to prevent the bust cover from shifting position when wearing the clothing. Furthermore, since the wearer can position the bust cover on their clothing themselves, they can attach the bust cover in the desired location. Moreover, since there is no need to sew it on using a sewing machine or similar tool, anyone can easily attach the bust cover to their clothing.

[0011] (Second design) The bust cover according to the second invention has the configuration of the first invention, The iron-on surface is provided with a removable release paper.

[0012] (Effects of the second invention) According to the second invention, since a release paper is provided on the iron-on surface, dirt and other contaminants are less likely to adhere to the iron-on surface due to the release paper. Furthermore, because the release paper protects the iron-on surface, the adhesive performance of the iron-on surface can be maintained in good condition until just before attaching the bust cover to the garment.

[0013] (Third design) The bust cover according to the third invention has the configuration of the first invention, The iron-on surface is formed by a plurality of tape pieces, The plurality of tape pieces are arranged in the longitudinal direction along the gathered fixing band.

[0014] (Effects of the third invention) According to the third invention, since the iron-on contact surface is formed by multiple tape pieces arranged in the longitudinal direction, when the gathered fixing band is connected in a curved shape, it becomes easier to form the iron-on contact surface by arranging each tape piece along the curve. This makes it possible to provide an iron-on contact surface that corresponds to various shapes of gathered fixing bands, including curved shapes. Therefore, bust covers of various shapes can be attached to clothing.

[0015] (Fourth device) The bust cover according to the fourth device has the configuration of the third device, and The gather fixing band has elasticity, The plurality of tape pieces are arranged at predetermined intervals along the length direction of the gather fixing band.

[0016] (Effects of the fourth device) According to the fourth device, since the plurality of tape pieces are arranged at predetermined intervals along the length direction, the gaps between the tape pieces serve as play that allows the gather fixing band to expand and contract. That is, in the gather fixing band, the play portion where no tape piece is attached can be stretched. Thereby, the length of the gather fixing band can be adjusted according to the size of the garment, and the bust cover can be attached to garments of various sizes.

[0017] (Fifth device) The bust cover according to the fifth device has the configuration of any one of the first device to the fourth device, and A bust cup having a size that covers at least the apex of the bust is provided on the back surface side of the ruffle body.

[0018] (Effects of the fifth device) According to the fifth device, the bust cup on the back surface side of the ruffle body covers the apex of the bust, so that conspicuous parts such as the nipple can be made less noticeable. In addition, since the apex of the bust can be doubly covered by the bust cup and the ruffle body, the outline and see-through of the bust portion can be made even less noticeable. Thereby, the sense of security when wearing thin garments can be improved.

[0019] (Sixth device) The bust cover according to the sixth device has the configuration of any one of the first device to the fourth device, and The bust cover is formed in an arc shape so as to cover the bust portion of a garment.

[0020] (Effects of the 6th invention) According to the sixth design, it becomes possible to efficiently cover the area where the contours or transparency of the bust area are a concern. This reduces the area where the clothing and the bust cover overlap, making it easier to ensure breathability. Therefore, stuffiness and heat when wearing the bust cover can be reduced. Furthermore, since the amount of fabric used to make up the bust cover can be reduced, the manufacturing cost of the bust cover can be lowered.

[0021] (Seventh design) The bust cover according to the seventh invention has the configuration of any of the first to fourth inventions, The aforementioned bust cover is formed in a ring shape to cover the torso, including the bust area of ​​the garment.

[0022] (Effects of the 7th invention) According to the seventh invention, it becomes possible to cover from the bust area to the back. This allows for continuous decoration of the torso area, including the bust area of ​​the garment. Therefore, it is possible to apply a unified decoration to the garment, improving its decorative appeal. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0023] [Figure 1] This is a front view of a bust cover according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a rear view of the bust cover, with (A) showing the cover with the release paper attached and (B) showing the cover after the release paper has been removed. [Figure 3] This is a front view showing the bust cover in use. [Figure 4] This is a rear view of the bust cover according to the second embodiment, where (A) shows the state with the release paper attached, and (B) shows the state after the release paper has been removed. [Figure 5] This is a close-up view of the bust cover. [Figure 6] This is a rear view of a bust cover showing a third embodiment. [Figure 7] This is a plan view of a bust cover showing a fourth embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0024] The embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiments described below are merely examples of how the present invention can be applied, and the scope of the invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0025] [First Embodiment] Figures 1 to 3 show a bust frill (bust cover) 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the bust frill 100 is attached to the front of a garment (T-shirt) S (see Figure 3). As shown in Figure 1, the bust ruffle 100 is formed in an arc shape that spreads out to the left and right when viewed from the front. It is attached in an arc shape to the bust area of ​​the garment S and is used to make the outline and transparency of the bust area less noticeable.

[0026] As shown in Figure 2(B), the bust ruffle 100 comprises a ruffle body 10, a gathering fixing band 11, and an iron-on pressing surface 20. The gathering fixing band 11 is provided at the upper end of the ruffle body 10, and the iron-on pressing surface 20 is provided on this band surface.

[0027] The frill body 10 has gathers at the upper edge of the frill fabric, and these gathers cause the lower part of the fabric to spread out in a draped manner, forming a wave shape. As the fabric for such a frill body 10, cotton cloth, lace, chiffon, organza, tulle, etc. can be used.

[0028] The gathering fixing band 11 is formed by overlapping pieces of fabric that have approximately the same length as the upper end of the frill body 10. By sewing this fabric to the upper end of the frill body 10, the gathers are fixed and the wave shape formed on the frill body 10 is maintained.

[0029] The iron-on surface 20 is made of double-sided tape that can be ironed on and can be heat-pressed onto the garment S by heating it with an iron. The iron-on surface 20 is made up of multiple tape pieces 21 provided along the gather fixing band 11 (see Figure 2(B)). One side of each of the multiple tape pieces 21 is pre-heat-pressed onto the band surface of the gather fixing band 11. The other side of the tape is heat-pressable onto the garment S and is protected by the release paper 30 described later until just before the bust frill 100 is attached to the garment S.

[0030] Multiple tape pieces 21 are formed by dividing the aforementioned iron-on double-sided tape into multiple pieces. Each tape piece 21 has a rectangular, linear shape. By arranging these multiple tape pieces 21 continuously in the longitudinal direction, an iron-on surface 20 is provided along the gathered fixing band 11 of the curved bust frill 100.

[0031] The release paper 30 is provided on the iron-on surface 20 in a removable manner (see Figure 2(A)). It is sized to cover the iron-on surface 20 formed by each tape piece 21 and is provided corresponding to each tape piece 21. As shown in Figure 2(B), when attaching to clothing S, the release paper 30 is removed from each tape piece 21, exposing the iron-on surface 20.

[0032] Next, we will explain how to attach the 100cm bust ruffle. To attach the bust ruffle 100 to garment S, first, peel off the release paper 30 from the multiple tape pieces 21. Then, place the bust ruffle 100 on the ironing board with the iron-on surface 20 facing upwards, and place garment S on top of it. Finally, adjust the position of garment S so that the bust ruffle 100 is attached to the desired position on the bust area. After alignment, the back portion of garment S is turned up, and the iron-on surface 20 is heated and pressed from the inside of garment S with an iron. In this way, the iron-on surface 20 is adhered to garment S, and the bust ruffle 100 is attached to garment S (see Figure 3).

[0033] According to the bust frill 100, the bust frill 100 can be directly attached to the garment S via the iron-on adhesive surface 20. This eliminates the need to wear the bust frill 100 over the garment S, making it less likely to feel hot or stuffy. Furthermore, since the iron-on surface 20 is heat-pressed onto the garment S, it is possible to suppress the displacement of the bust ruffle 100 when the garment S is worn. Furthermore, since the wearer can adjust the position of the garment S themselves, the bust ruffle 100 can be attached to the desired location. Furthermore, since it does not require sewing with a sewing machine or similar equipment, anyone can easily attach the 100 bust ruffles to garment S.

[0034] Furthermore, with the bust frill 100, the iron-on surface 20 is covered by the release paper 30, making it less likely for dirt or other contaminants to adhere to the iron-on surface 20. In addition, because the iron-on surface 20 is protected until use, the adhesive performance of the iron-on surface 20 can be maintained in good condition until just before attaching the bust frill 100 to the garment S.

[0035] Furthermore, with the bust frill 100, since the iron-on surface 20 consists of multiple tape pieces 21, it is easier to position each tape piece 21 along the curved shape of the gathering fixing band 11. This allows the iron-on surface 20 to be provided in accordance with various shapes of gathering fixing bands 11, including curved shapes. Therefore, bust frills 100 of various shapes can be attached to the garment S.

[0036] In addition, the bust ruffle 100 is formed in an arc shape that spreads out to the left and right, making it possible to efficiently cover the area where the contours of the bust area or transparency are a concern. This reduces the area where the garment S and the bust ruffle 100 overlap, making it easier to ensure breathability. Therefore, stuffiness and heat when wearing the bust ruffle 100 can be reduced. Furthermore, because it is formed in an arc shape to cover only the bust area, less fabric is needed. This reduces the manufacturing cost of the bust frill 100.

[0037] [Second Embodiment] The bust frill 200 according to the second embodiment is shown in Figures 4 and 5. The bust ruffle 200 is made by arranging multiple tape pieces 21 spaced apart from each other. In the embodiments described below, components that exhibit substantially the same effects as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions are omitted.

[0038] As shown in Figure 4(A), in the second embodiment, the iron-on press surface 40 has a gap D (see Figure 5) between each of the multiple tape pieces 21 arranged along the gather fixing band 11. In other words, instead of arranging the multiple tape pieces 21 continuously in the longitudinal direction as in the first embodiment, the iron-on press surface 40 is formed by arranging each tape piece 21 with a gap D between them (see Figure 4(B)). Similar to the first embodiment, each tape piece 21 is provided with release paper 30, and when attaching it to clothing S, the release paper 30 is removed to expose the iron-on surface 40.

[0039] As shown in Figure 5, the interval D corresponds to the fabric portion of the gathering fixing band 11 located between each tape piece 21. Since there is no tape piece 21 attached to this fabric portion, it is not adhered to the garment S and remains floating away from the garment S. Therefore, this unadhered fabric portion becomes the slack in the gathering fixing band 11.

[0040] In this way, with the bust frill 200, multiple tape pieces 21 are arranged along the length direction at predetermined intervals D, so that the intervals D between the tape pieces 21 provide the slack that allows the gather fixing band 11 to stretch and contract. This makes the parts where tape pieces 21 are not provided stretchable, and the length of the gather fixing band 11 can be adjusted according to the bust size of the garment S. Therefore, the bust frill 200 can be easily attached to garments S of various sizes.

[0041] [Third Embodiment] Figure 6 shows the bust frill 300 according to the third embodiment. The bust frill 300 has the same configuration as the bust frill 200 of the second embodiment, plus a bust cup 50 (see Figure 6) on the back side of the frill body 10.

[0042] The bust cup 50 consists of a pair of cups 51 and a cover fabric 52 that covers these cups 51. Specifically, the pair of cups 51 are sewn and fixed inside the cover fabric (cloth bag) 52, which is formed by overlapping two pieces of fabric, so that they fit the bust position. The upper end of this cover fabric 52 is attached to the gather fixing band 11 so that the bust cup 50 is provided on the back side of the frill body 10.

[0043] As shown in Figure 6, the frill body 10 of the third embodiment is formed to extend below the lower end of the bust cup 50. By using such a frill body 10, the bust cup 50 can be covered by the frill body 10 when worn. Therefore, the bust cup 50 can be made less visible from the front.

[0044] According to the bust frill 300, the bust cup 50 provided on the back of the frill body 10 covers the top of the bust, making areas of concern such as nipples less noticeable. Furthermore, the combination of the bust cup 50 and the frill body 10 allows for double coverage of the bust area, further reducing the visibility of the bust contour and transparency. This improves the sense of security when wearing thin clothing S.

[0045] [Fourth Embodiment] Figure 7 shows the bust frill 400 according to the fourth embodiment. The bust ruffle 400 uses a ring-shaped ruffle (see Figure 7).

[0046] As shown in Figure 7, the bust frill 400 comprises an annular frill body 10, a gathering fixing band 11 provided at its inner circumference, and an iron-on pressing surface 60 provided on the band surface.

[0047] In the fourth embodiment, the gathered fixing band 11 has a ring-shaped elastic cord or the like provided inside as a core material. By providing such a core material, the elasticity of the gathered fixing band 11 is enhanced.

[0048] As shown in Figure 7, the iron-on press surface 60 of the fourth embodiment is provided in an annular shape along the band surface of the gather fixing band 11. The iron-on press surface 60 is formed by a plurality of tape pieces 21 and is arranged along the gather fixing band 11 at predetermined intervals. Similar to the first embodiment, each tape piece 21 is provided with release paper 30, and when attaching it to clothing S, the release paper 30 is removed to expose the iron-on surface 60.

[0049] The bust ruffle 400 allows for coverage from the bust area to the back. This enables continuous decoration of the torso area, including the bust area, of garment S. Therefore, garment S can be given a unified decoration, improving its decorative appeal.

[0050] Furthermore, with the bust frill 400, a ring-shaped core material is provided inside the gather fixing band 11, making the gather fixing band 11 stretchable. This allows the size of the ring-shaped bust frill 400 to be adjusted according to the wearer's body shape. Therefore, the bust frill 400 can be attached to accommodate various body types. [Explanation of symbols]

[0051] 100, 200, 300, 400... Bust ruffles (bust covers) 10. Frill body 11. Gathered fixing band 20, 40, 60... Iron-on pressure surfaces 21... Tape piece 30...Release paper 50...Bust cups 51 cups 52...Cover fabric S...Clothing D...interval

Claims

1. A bust cover designed to be worn over clothing to cover the bust area, A frill body having a size that covers at least the bust area, A gathering fixing band is provided at the upper end of the frill body to maintain the wave shape of the frill body, A bust cover characterized by comprising an iron-on pressure-applying surface provided along the aforementioned gathering fixing band.

2. A bust cover according to claim 1, A bust cover, wherein the iron-on surface is provided with a removable release paper.

3. A bust cover according to claim 1, The iron-on surface is formed by a plurality of tape pieces, The aforementioned plurality of tape pieces are arranged longitudinally along the gathering fixing band, forming a bust cover.

4. A bust cover according to claim 3, The aforementioned gathering fixing band is elastic, The plurality of tape pieces are arranged at predetermined intervals along the length of the gathering fixing band, forming a bust cover.

5. A bust cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4, A bust cover comprising a bust cup provided on the back side of the frill body, having a size that covers at least the top of the bust.

6. A bust cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The aforementioned bust cover is a bust cover that is formed in an arc shape to cover the bust area of ​​clothing.

7. A bust cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The aforementioned bust cover is a bust cover formed in a ring shape to cover the waist area, including the bust portion of the garment.

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