In our fun little DIY Bikini community last week, I asked YOU to be the teachers! Here was my question: Deep creases, wedgies and excessive buttcrack gathers (😅 I know there's a better description, but this gets straight to the point) indicate that the bikini is too large for the body. This occurs even in the most minimal of cuts. How do you fix it? Two main remedies were proposed: Decrease the width through the crotchShorten ...
Sewing Tutorials
SEW-ALONG: the ADVANCED Molded Bra Pattern
Last year, I released the MIKO Molded Bra Cup Pattern (Advanced) due to an overwhelming request to eliminate the edge bindings on the Beginner Molded Bra Cup pattern. And finally, the video tutorial/sew-along is here! This is a lengthy video, so make use of the table of contents given in the video's description to go to the timestamp that you need. Resources, tools and supplies: Purchase your SOFT molded bra cups from the MIKO ...
How to Add a Padded Shelf Bra to a Rash Guard
(Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional cost to you, the MIKO Suit Supplies Blog will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Read more about affiliate links here) Not too long ago, I guest blogged for Phee Fabrics explaining how I color-blocked the Jalie Valerie Rashguard pattern. If you missed that blog post, check it out here. That initial blog post sparked a lot ...
The Foundations of Patternmaking
(Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional cost to you, the MIKO Suit Supplies Blog will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.) "How can I draft my own patterns?" This is a common question that I receive. It's a pretty big question to unpack, but in this series of blog posts, I'm going to show you the steps that I took for teaching myself how to draft patterns. If ...
How to Cover Molded Bra Cups…
...without a sewing pattern! (Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional cost to you, the MIKO Suit Supplies Blog will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.) The MIKO molded bra cups don't have to be limited to competition bikinis and figure posing suits. They have found uses in many creative genres. For example, many talented sewists have used them for belly dancing ...
How to Sew a Figure Suit
If you know me, then you'd know that I have a special place in my heart for the figure division. It's the division that sparked my love for bodybuilding as well as allowed me to explore my creative sewing side more deeply. So, yep...I'm very sentimental about figure :) Whether you're a competitor or suit designer or both, I want to share my methods with you! Perhaps something here will help spark an interest or passion that you just can't ...
How to Make a Competition Bikini
Are you a bodybuilding competitor with a sewing machine? Or an aspiring suit designer, but don't know how to get started with sewing competition suits? Well, luckily I have a 2-part sew-along to help you find your way! As a sewist and a figure competitor, I wanted to take on the challenge of sewing my own suit. After a few years of wrangling spandex fabric, I wanted to show you all my methods! I hope you enjoy the 2-part sew-along and if ...
Do I Really Need a Princess Seam?
Have you ever been unsure about which method you should use to cover your molded bra cup? Figuring out which direction to take can be an overwhelming task. But that's why I created two princess seams patterns to help alleviate your sense of uncertainty. But, a common question that I get is: "Do I really need a princess seam or dart on my molded bra cup?" And the answer is: It depends. I made a quick video explaining the circumstances in ...
How to Cover Molded Bra Cups
Do you prefer triangle bikini tops or molded bra cups? With the increased popularity of molded bra cups, it's beneficial to have this style in your suit portfolio. Personally, I have a small bust and preferred the look of molded bra cups. So after much trial and error, I figured out a couple of ways to cover these cups. Linked below is the first method I ever used. This beginner-friendly method uses the pattern that I specifically ...