Summer is coming fast, and the sea and beach are calling. We're all tired of lockdowns and COVID, but there's one silver lining: we've started shopping online a lot more. And that's exactly where the trouble hides — it's easy to misjudge the size when you buy this way. So what do you do if you're heading to the beach tomorrow and there's no time to exchange the item? Or there's another common scenario — the top of your two-piece swimsuit fits perfectly, but the bottom is too big. I'll show you how to take in a swimsuit bottom simply and quickly, without a sewing machine — or rather, how to reduce its volume and give it an original touch.
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Things you will learn
You can slim down a swimsuit bottom without a sewing machine.
This method works when the swimsuit bottom is just slightly too big.
The gathering is done along the center back of the bottoms using a basting stitch.
Result
And that's it! You're ready for the beach.
Materials and tools
Materials
Sturdy thread matching the fabric color (used doubled)
Tools
Basting needle
Preparation
Preparation 1
Find the center of the back piece and draw a vertical line about 10-15 cm long.
Taking In the Swimsuit Bottom
Step 1
Sew a basting stitch along the marked line.
Step 2
Use the thread doubled for extra strength, and of course match the color to your fabric. Gather the fabric until the bottoms reach the size you need, then secure the thread.
Step 3
Secure the thread very firmly — otherwise you might end up in an awkward situation at the beach later :)
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