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 ...
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How to Adjust the Crotch Depth
Although the MIKO Figure Suit pattern is available in two height groups, you may still need to add or take away length through the crotch. All bodies are unique, after all! I'll give you an example of a specific situation to help illustrate why you may need to make this pattern alteration: A member from DIY Bikini had a client whose waist and hip/glute measurements were 29" and 35", respectively. Based on the MIKO Sewing Pattern sizing, ...
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 ...