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diybikini

👙Giving you sewing patterns, supplies and tutorials that make bikini-making fun and EASY!

It is 9:00ish pm in the California desert. Today,

It is 9:00ish pm in the California desert. Today, I finished up a top design that I’ve had in my head for years. I love shoulder cut outs because DELTS 😆💪🏽 Mine aren’t as massive as they once were, but I’m not stressed about it. Anyway, a lot of you know that my design aesthetic is geared toward athleticism and functionality. So, what better way to test a design than a quick HIIT work out!? Also, I’m posting tonight because this supplex is from @phee_fabrics and tomorrow (Sunday) it’ll be on sale for $3 off per yard! Y’all, lemme tell you this stuff is so luscious! It elevates every project! #diybikini #mikosewingpatterns #mikosuitsupplies #diyactivewear #sewyourownactivewear

Nothing curated. Nothing fancy. Just a picture col

Nothing curated. Nothing fancy. Just a picture collage of a pattern that I want to release. I *NEVER* gave high waisted bikinis (and full coverage 🤣 aye I’m all about the cheeky butts lol) a chance. But, I think I have a newfound love. Also, this is the very first spandex print I ordered! Happy Tuesday folks. Hope you’re doing great ☺️ #mikosewingpatterns #mikosuitsupplies #diybikini

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For me, this top was totally unplanned. It's mostly my (discontinued) Marina del Rey pattern, but I deviated from the original pattern. I didn't think through the effects of these deviations on the construction process. The inside is a total mess now lol.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Normally, I'm a planner. Developing the proper and logical steps for construction is just as important (if not more important) than the pattern piece itself in my humble opinion. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Oh well. Not every me-made garment will be perfect. In spite of the imperfections (that currently bug the shit out of me 😆), this lavender nylon/spandex from @phee_fabrics makes it look pretty damn amazing! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Also, I'm re-testing the Marina del Rey to bring it back in more sizes. So stay tuned!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Currently making progress on turning this into a p

Currently making progress on turning this into a pattern for you all! But I wanted to take this time to express something and to answer a commonly asked question:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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First. Pattern making, for me, is simply my current expression of art. You see, I've always loved creating art. As a child and well into my teens, I would spend hours in my room painting and drawing. I remember checking out every possible book from the library on painting, and every possible book on artists (my favorite being Salvador Dali). I don't paint or draw anymore (though I feel the ember in my heart growing stronger with desire to paint), but creating patterns gives me that same euphoria. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I've found over the years that some stuff I've created were also things that others in this amazing community have wanted! That is what lead me to start releasing patterns for sale.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Second. A commonly asked question: what design school did I go to? I didn't go to fashion design school. I'm actually a mechanical engineer. But as much as possible, I try to share every bit of education regarding pattern design that I came across with whomever has been interested! Without fashion school, learning the ins and outs of pattern making takes a shit ton of time and an ability to organize the huge amounts of information available to us. But that's the kicker, there is a huge amount of information available to us. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Anyway, I hope your week is going great so far. I'll talk to ya later and will start sharing some of my go-to resources for pattern making!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Question: What is your favorite top-style for high

Question: What is your favorite top-style for high waist bikinis? Being small-breasted, I personally love the silhouette produced with bandeau tops and high waist bottoms together! What about you?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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[Pictured: I created bodybuilding competition croquis for designers to use. I often play with other designs on these figures]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Happy Sunday, badasses! Wishing you all health and

Happy Sunday, badasses! Wishing you all health and safety in these uncertain times.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Admittedly, my anxiety has shot through the roof. I've questioned the power of positive thinking, feeling like I'm just trying to fool myself out of experiencing these very real and troubling emotions. Essentially ignoring a part of my own humanity. I don't know...I'm just rambling and I usually hide how I feel so as not to make others uncomfortable (which I'm learning is a whole 'nother shit can to unpack).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So, I guess today I'm just feeling reflective. I want to know how you're doing? I sincerely hope you are well. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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[Pictured: Our last trip to Mammoth Mountain in February]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Happy Hump Day! I've got a poll for you: When appl

Happy Hump Day! I've got a poll for you: When applying elastic to your bikini, do you serge or zig-zag stitch?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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For me, there's pros and cons for both. I like serging on elastic because of aesthetics and because of how quickly I can apply it. But, I feel like I have greater control when using a zig-zag stitch.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What about you? What are your preferences, and why? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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[Pictured: Upcoming instructions for a high waist bikini that I had resisted drafting all these years]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Photographing black fabric is pretty stinkin' diff

Photographing black fabric is pretty stinkin' difficult. But, I think I struggle more with describing this fabric. If you read my previous post, then you know the functional reason as to why I love this nylon/spandex from @phee_fabrics 😅⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Aside from that, this fabric makes my bikini feel so luxe and high end. At first, the story I told myself was "high waist bikinis look dumb on me". So I was always resistant to draft one. But I'm truly in love with this end product. The combination of the fit and fabric make this one of my favorite makes! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I have more nylon/spandex from @phee_fabrics on the way 😁And a couple more high waist patterns to test out. I don't know if we'll be able to wear our bikinis to the beach or pool this year, but you can bet I'll be rocking them to my bathtub lol! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Sent via @planoly #planoly #diybikini #mikosuitsupplies #mikosewingpatterns #handmadeswimwear #isew #sewistsofinstagram #learnhowtosew #memadeeverday #sewingismytherapy #memade #patternmaker #bikinidesigner #petitesewing #learntosewswimwear #sewingwithspandex #mikosuitsupplies

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