This swim suit is going on it’s fourth summer! I know! It wasn’t cheap when I got it but for lasting 4 years, I think I got my money’s worth.
So this is the fourth summer of the sparkly gold swimsuit and there is just one problem, the top is a little stretched out. I can’t bring myself to throw it away, with that perfect little ruffle and bow. So instead, I sewed in some bra cups and it’s back to wearable. I think this is pretty typical for swimsuit wear, everything stretches out a little. So if you have a suit with the same problem, here’s how to salvage it and pull a year or two more (fingers crossed) out of it.
I got basic bra cups from Joann, they are made by Dritz. They come in all sizes and a few different shapes.
Insert your bra cups and pin them on with one pin.
Now try your suit on (be careful of the pins!) and get the placement just right. Add a few more pins to anchor the cups on.
Now sew them on with your machine (or by hand if your lining is stuck). I cut off the little wings of the cups since I didn’t really need them.
Push your lining back in and you’re ready for the pool!
you are a genius. i probably would’ve either kept wearing it – sags, bags, wrinkles and all – or donated it. this is a great solution and i bet it fits even better than before!
clever lady ;)
Neat. By some miracle, if I ever manage to have a bigger chest and need to fix a stretched out swimsuit this will definitey come in handy.
-Jackie
Such a great idea!
Great idea!!!
Okay, you mind reader! TODAY I thought I HAVE to put bra cups into my swimsuits, but I don’t have the time to think the process out right now, and now I do not have to! You thought it through for me. Thank you Kate!
nice idea!!!
I love it:-D
Oh girl…love the tutorial. You are awesome…unfortunatly as my post baby body keeps shrinking I need those cups less and less and I’m looking more and more like my old shape—that of a 14 year old boy….Oh well.
-liZ
ps—I’d keep wearing that suit to–it’s stinking cute.
yeah i was jealous of that suit when you bought it…glad you’re still using it
That’s a great idea! I know what you mean about having an old swimming suit you can’t part with. I bought mine probably about the same time you bought yours. I paid a pretty penny for it, but I keep it because I love it so much. Now I’m going to have to check out the bra inside!
such a great idea!
Best sewing post ever. Maybe not the most fun, but I have always been terrified of trying this and I KNEW I had suits that needed this. Thank you!!
this is great! I’ve been looking for help with support in women’s swimwear.Todays suits are not built for women with boobs.
this is great! I’ve been looking for help with support in women’s swimwear.Todays suits are not built for women with boobs.