Adding Underwire To Bathing Suit

Cut your bra in half and remove the straps.

Adding underwire to bathing suit.

Remember to put it the correct way round so the softer side will be against your body. The method i used was taken from another bathing suit pattern from beverly johnson of pinup girls. So with the designer s permission i am sharing my tutorial steps to add a real bra to the lining of the bahama mama peplum tankini. First we start with an old bra.

Adding underwire to a bathing suit. There are many kinds of different bra cups out the biggest consideration you need to make is whether it s the type of. This method involves cannibalizing an existing underwire bra which is inserted into the swimsuit pattern. Added an underwire bra to the inside of the suit.

It s pretty easy to slip swimsuit or bra cups into a suit or with a bit more work you can even add a cup with an underwire. Place your swim bra over the front making sure the underwire is at least 1 2 inch below the neckline because you re going to be folding it over with elastic to finish it. If you can t find swimsuit cups that fit you or you want the extra support of an underwire consider sacrificing an old but well fitting bra instead. Adding cups to a swimsuit pattern is actually an easy modification that can make your suit instantly more supportive and comfortable.

Insert the boning and close of the lining at both ends. The underwire bra was obviously the biggest change here. Cut a thin strip of swimsuit lining and sew it to the inside of the suit at the side seam to create a lining tube. If you want to make sure your swimsuit has plenty of support underwiring is one of the best ways of going about it.