Tired of the usual bikini? You're in the mood for something different this summer, but why buy a new one if you can easily make it yourself by reviving old clothes sleeping in your drawers? We had already proposed some advice to transform old T-Shirts into latest fashion dresses or tops, this time you could creatively recycle a t-shirt you no longer use, obtaining an original and sexy swimsuit, just follow these simple instructions.
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Tired of the usual bikini? You're in the mood for something different this summer, but why buy a new one if you can easily make it yourself giving new life to old garments sleeping in the drawers? We have already offered you some advice to transform old T-Shirts into latest fashion dresses or tops, this time you may creatively recycle a t-shirt you no longer use, obtaining an original and sexy one swimsuit, just follow these simple instructions.
What you will need:
- an old t-shirt not too transparent, slightly abundant;
- a pair of fabric scissors;
- a tailor's chalk
- an old slip;
- a bra / top;
- needle and thread or if you know how to use it a sewing machine;
To start take the t-shirt and cut it out at the edges, in order to obtain two separate pieces and eliminate the sleeves. Then from the bottom edge cut out at least 4 strips of fabric about 4cm high, which you will then use as laces to tie the costume.
1 Step: the bra
Draw the shape of the bra with chalk on the front and top of the shirt, leaving a margin of at least 3cm;
once the model has been outlined, proceed to cut;
obtained the bra, taking the right measurements for the circumference, add the laces (previously obtained from the fabric already cut), sewing them at the sides and in the upper parts (if you wish you can use other fabric or ribbons to give color or to make your new costume more particular). Make sure they are the right size to be tied behind the neck and back.
2 Step: lo slip
Take the old slip and cut it sideways in order to obtain the shape as from the figure and draw the outline with chalk on the back of the shirt, leaving a margin of at least 3cm here too;
once the model has been outlined, proceed to cut;
now add the laces by sewing them to the sides. Feel free to use your creativity and also in this case, for the strings, fabric of a different color or fabric. Be careful, the ties must be tightly tight at the hips to prevent the swimsuit from becoming too loose.
You can embellish your new costume with lace or sequins on the bra part.
And finally, organize a trip to the sea or to the pool where you can wear the original and definitely very eco-friendly, diy bikini.
Gloria Mastrantonio
