Adding Underwire To Bathing Suit

This method should work with many women s swimsuit patterns that already include a shelf lining.

Adding underwire to bathing 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. If you want to make sure your swimsuit has plenty of support underwiring is one of the best ways of going about it. The underwire bra was obviously the biggest change here. Insert the boning and close of the lining at both ends.

First we start with an old bra. Added an underwire bra to the inside of the suit. Adding underwire to a bathing suit. 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.

Cut a piece of swimsuit lining cut an x in the center the size of the x will depend upon your cup size push the cup through and pin the cup. There are many kinds of different bra cups out the biggest consideration you need to make is whether it s the type of. Adding cups to a swimsuit pattern is actually an easy modification that can make your suit instantly more supportive and comfortable. 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.

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. This method involves cannibalizing an existing underwire bra which is inserted into the swimsuit pattern. 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. Cut your bra in half and remove the straps.