You can't afford a new bath suit as the summer approaches.Maybe you want something that is unique to you.We have a bathing suit for you.You can make yourself with limited experience and supplies by using the methods below.If you want to start, you can see the sections listed above.
Step 1: Cut a t-shirt.
The front, back, and two sleeves should be split from the side and shoulder seams.Cut off the hem of the shirt.Cut four strips from the bottom of the front section.
Step 2: The top needs to be cut.
To cut the bikini top's bottom line, you have to cut across the panel from the front section.Cut the neck and shoulder straps how you want them to look, be sure to leave the material below the armpit.
Step 3: The bottom needs to be cut.
The back panel was being worked on.Cut up an old pair of underwear or a string bikini and use it to make a pattern.
Step 4: The side strips should be cut.
Cut panels from the sleeves that are the same width as the sides you cut for your bottom piece.
Step 5: Attach the strips.
Attach the side strips to the back piece.You can attach the long strips from the front panel to the sides and the neck of the teekini top.
Step 6: Enjoy your new outfit!
You're done.Enjoy the sun and tie on your string teekini.
Step 7: You can get a pair of leggings.
You can get a pair of leggings in any color.They have to fit you.If it is cotton or spandex, it will work best.
Step 8: Remove the legs.
The legs need to be removed from the leggings.For a 1950s style suit, they can be cut as shorts.Leave an extra 1/2 for the hem.Don't cut them too short.
Step 9: Hem the bottoms.
You made new leg holes.
Step 10: Attach the legs.
Take the leg pieces that you cut and trim them until they reach from the waist of the leggings up to the back center of your neck, with a half inch seam allowance on either end.The halter straps are created by sewing the wide base of the legs to the front hem.
Step 11: He was the legs.
The legs should be sewn together at the neck.You should stick your head through and put the suit on.
Step 12: Enjoy your new outfit!
You're done!Enjoy the sun while wearing your new bathing suit.
Step 13: You should get a tank-top.
Get a camisole or tank top.The fabric should be stretchier.
Step 14: The back needs to be cut.
The side seams can be removed by using a seam ripper.The back panel should be cut below the line.
Step 15: Cut the center.
Cut a single line from the hem to the center of the front panel.
Step 16: Wrap the top.
Place your arms through the arm holes and tie the ends behind you.
Step 17: Purchase or make bottoms.
You can either buy bottoms to match your top or follow the instructions in the previous section to make your own bottoms.
Step 18: Enjoy your new outfit!
You're done.Enjoy the sun while wearing your new bikini.
Step 19: Purchase the right supplies and fabric.
Special needles and feet are needed for the sewing machine that can handle swimsuit fabric.
Step 20: You can use or make a pattern.
If you want to make your own pattern, you can either buy a pattern online or cut up an old bath suit.
Step 21: The fabric needs to be cut.
Use your pattern to cut the fabric.Leave in seam allowances.You will need different numbers of pieces depending on the style.For a one piece suit, two panels of fabric are usually needed.
Step 22: The hem needs to be created.
There are holes in the neck, arm and leg.Leave the side seams unhemmed if you are making a one piece suit.The next step will include these.
Step 23: The sides should be sewed together.
Place the front and back panels together.Attach the panels at the crotch by sewing them together.Before sewing the side seams, add these.
Step 24: Enjoy your new outfit!
You're done.Enjoy the sun while wearing your new bathing suit.