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Swimwear

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How to Make This $166 Camila Coelho Bikini for Just $8

Hey guys! Watch the video below to see how I flipped this Salvation Army shirt into a $166 Camila Coelho bikini for just $8! It's a super easy and fun project. Keep reading for info on materials, costs, and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ9JTsK8kOg&t=1s So, I'm back today with another swimwear sewing tutorial (big surprise, I know). This one is a little bit different though because... Today we're upcycling! I am a huge fan of thrifting and upcycling, first and foremost because it's cheap, but secondly because it's better for the planet. It's also j[...]

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How to Make This Low Back One-Piece Easy Swimsuit Tutorial

low-back one-piece pineapple swimsuit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80qre7kSoao Hey guys! I'm back with another sewing tutorial and in this one we'll learn how to make this classic low-back one-piece. This is a super easy design, so even if you're new to sewing, I promise you can make it! You also won't be needing a pattern because I make everything using clothes I already own, and will show you how to do it too. So if you're looking for a new, simple yet flattering go-to one-piece to wear this summer, be sure to try this out!  Also, if you want to customize it a bit, there are easy changes[...]

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This Is the Easiest DIY Swimsuit ever! Find out how to make it here.

Hey guys! Today I'm back with yet another DIY swimsuit tutorial (big surprise, I know 😉). And this honestly might just be the easiest one yet. It only took me about 3 hours to make, and that's including the time it took to set up and film everything. So, if you're new to sewing - or even just new to sewing swimwear - this is a great place to start. Plus, it's super cute and functional! In these photos, you can see me wearing it on my trip to Panama earlier this year and it was perfect for time spent relaxing in the sun. While in Panama, I also got to try[...]

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How to make this strappy one piece step-by-step

Hey guys! It's been a little while since I've posted, but I'm going to have to blame grad school for that one. If you saw my last post, you know that I recently started grad school at Cambridge and it's been an adjustment! But now I'm back and ready to share some fun posts with you, starting with this strappy one piece tutorial. Though this design is slightly more complicated than some of the simple bikinis I've posted on here, it's definitely still beginner-friendly. So pull out your sewing machine and let's get started! First things first, here's what you'l[...]

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How to Make This Saucy Swimsuit Top (No Pattern Needed!)

Hey guys! Today we're doing a fun tutorial, where we'll make this super cute swimsuit top. 🤗  I will admit, it's a little saucy! So if that's what you like to wear, then this one is for you. I recently wore it on a trip to Panama and feel like it was a perfect vacation bikini. All in all, it's not too hard to make, even if you're a beginner. In the video, I'll show you exactly how to "free hand" the pattern using clothes you already own, so you don't even need to buy a pattern. And, time-wise, it only took about a day to make, so it's a nice quick pro[...]

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How to Make This Simple Yet Unique Bikini (Easy!)

Hey guys! This week I'm back with (surprise, surprise) another swimsuit tutorial! The fun and unique bikini you see above was one I made earlier this year to wear on my trip to South Africa.  What I love about this swimsuit is that it's a mix between simplistic and unique. I decided to buy a fabric with an interesting pattern to it so that I could design my swimsuit around the pattern. It ended up working really well and added something special to a classic style. It's also very easy to make and is a nice go-to swimsuit for the summer. From start to fini[...]

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How to Make This One-of-a-Kind Color Block Bikini Top

color block bikini

This week I'm going to be showing you how to make an original design of my own! As you can see, it's a color block bikini. Since this is an original design, it took me a bit of time to figure out how to make it. But now that I have, I know it's actually a pretty easy sewing project that's definitely beginner-friendly. Another aspect I especially love about this swimsuit is that I used Repreve recycled fabric to make it! What makes Repreve fabric so great is that it's made from pre- and post-consumer plastic bottles that would otherwise be ocean-bound. But ins[...]

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Here’s My Full Guide to the Best Swimsuit Fabric & Notions

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I spent months testing different kinds of swimsuit fabric and notions, unfortunately with a lot of fails along the way. That's why I've put together a guide list so you don't have to waste time and money like I did. This guide includes a list of the best stores for swimsuit fabric and lining. It also details all of my favorite go-to tools and notions that I always use when making swimwear. Don't forget to save this guide as a resource to come back to for your next swimwear project! Everything you'll need to make the process easier -- and to make swimwear that'[...]

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How to Make This Easy Bandeau Bikini In Less Than 5 Hours

woman in snakeskin bikini

If you're looking for a quick and easy, yet super cute bikini to make for your next vacay, this bandeau bikini is the perfect one! It seriously only took me about 5 hours to make (and that includes the extra time it took to film this as well).This is also a great project for beginners to try, because it really is the easiest swimsuit I've ever made. Despite the small amount of time I spent on it, this ended up being one of my favorite go-to bikinis this summer. It's nice and easy to throw on, but still makes you look fantastic. Ready to try it your[...]

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How to Make the Perfect Little Leopard Bikini

woman on beach wearing leopard print bikini

 Lately I've been seeing some sort of leopard bikini like this one all over the place. So, naturally, I wanted one too!But I actually wasn't so sure about whether or not I liked the leopard fabric and also didn't want to spend all that money (seriously, when did bikinis get so expensive?!) on something that may not even look good on me.Which is why I decided to just make one myself and see! Considering that this fabric cost less than $6 at Joann Fabrics, I figured it wouldn't be too big of an investment. If you're interested in making a triangle b[...]