...and my Ode to Phee Fabrics (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) Preface First, I'd like to preface Part 2 of this Mindful Sourcing Series with the following: I'm writing this series as an outlet for self-exploration. This is my way of ...
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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 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 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 ...
Stiff Molded vs. Soft Molded?
What's the difference between the stiff molded cup and the soft molded cup? And which one should you choose? I made a quick video explaining the differences. But, if you're crunched for time or are unable to watch the video at the moment, continue reading below. Main Differences Let's start with the soft molded cups: Soft molded cups feel and behave like the inserts that you would get from a ready-to-wear bikini or sports bra. ...