How to Enlarge a Bikini Bottom

Written By: Arianna L. Rodriguez Hernandez
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How to Enlarge a Bikini Bottom

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

45 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

Many retail stores have a "no return policy" when it comes to bathing suits. If you find yourself in a situation where you purchased a bikini bottom and it doesn't fit perfectly, but you can't return it, this guide will help. Luckily, this issue can be fixed easily and you will be able to show off and enjoy yourself at the pool in no time.

Once you're finished with the repair you will have a new style bikini bottom that you can adjust to whatever size you choose.

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    • IMPORTANT: The following steps are only to repair a bikini bottom that is too small in order to make it adjustable to bigger sizes.

    • Use a tape measure to determine the amount of side seam you want to remove so that both sides are the same.

    • Pick the length based on your preference or needs. In this guide, I've removed 50.8 mm.

    • Use sewing scissors to cut 25.4 mm from each side at the seam.

    I don't understand why you are removing so much material from the bikini. Your procedure actually makes the bikini smaller but adjustable to a larger size. Why not just cut the bikini on the sides and then add the straps. Thank you

    Charles Lawrence -

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    • Fully extend the bikini bottom on a flat surface.

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    • Pick an elastic and measure around half a meter or 19 inches.

    • Cut the elastic in two halves, the long way.

    • You don't have to use an elastic, you can also use laces, ribbons, or material from old bikinis.

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    • Basic sewing knowledge is not required, but preferred.

    • Pay close attention when handling the sewing needle. Keep away from eyes or children.

    • To begin, sew the elastic directly to the bikini on the interior of the suit at all four sides with the the loose ends facing out.

    • The last picture shows how your bikini should look after sewing the elastic onto the fabric.

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    • To create a ruched look for the bikini and to finish the seam where you've sewn the elastic onto the fabric, sew between the middle of the fabric.

    • Repeat this step four times on each side of the bikini, two on the right and two on the left.

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    • Your final product should look like this. As a result, your bikini will now have two ties in each side of your hip where it can be tightened or loosened as you wish.

    • If your straps seem a little loose you can continue to sew over the fabric to tighten it a bit more.

Conclusion

If by the end of this guide your swimsuit is not yet of your liking you can add more elastic to your bikini or choose another style.

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Arianna L. Rodriguez Hernandez

Member since: 18/03/22

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