A swimsuit is a wardrobe item that you can't do without on a beach holiday. But since winter in the Russian climate lasts longer than summer, it is not needed very often. While this summer wardrobe item is resting on the shelf, the figure can change. Especially if the owner of the swimsuit makes certain efforts in the form of diets and workouts to prepare for the swimming season.
If you managed to lose weight before a long-awaited vacation, and your swimsuit became too big, this is absolutely no reason to spend money on buying a new one. Without much effort, it can be tailored so that it still looks amazing.
How to tailor a one-piece swimsuit
There are frequent cases when not only the owner of a bathing suit changes her size to a smaller one, but the wardrobe item itself stretches. If we are talking about a one-piece swimsuit, the process of altering it yourself is quite a labor-intensive undertaking that requires a certain amount of skill and experience. In most cases, it is best to have it taken in at a studio. Professionals will cope with the task much better, and the risk of ruining the product will be reduced to zero.
If you still want to try to reduce the size of a closed bathing suit on your own, it is best to do it in the following way.
- Take any old similar bathing suit that fits perfectly.
- Rip it apart at the seams.
- Do the same with a new swimsuit that you plan to reduce in size.
- Place one piece (front or back) of the swimsuit being altered on a flat surface.
- Place the same sample swimsuit piece on top.
- Pin both swimsuits together.
- Cut off excess fabric.
- Do the same with the second part.
- Sweep up the torn seams.
- Try on the product.
- If everything fits, sew the front and back parts of the swimsuit together.
- Finish the seams with an overlock or zigzag stitch.
This method is applicable because the one-piece swimsuit does not have such a detail as an armpit. Otherwise, much more effort would be required.
Important! You shouldn't try to shrink a women's swimsuit by contrast washing or boiling. It is sewn from elastic synthetic fabric. And this method won't work with it.
How to take in swim trunks
If everything is quite complicated with a monokini, then the answer to the question of whether it is possible to take in swimsuit panties at home is much easier to find. And here there are options.
There is a way to make the volume of panties smaller. This method will take a minimum amount of time and effort. It will not only make the swimming trunks a little more compact, but also decorate them in the back, making the bikini much more original and modern. To do the job, you will need:
- Find the center of the back of the swimming trunks as accurately as possible.
- Using soap or tailor's chalk, draw a line 10 to 15 cm long (depending on the original size of the swimsuit panties).
- Gather the fabric along the marked line onto a thread. The thread should match the color of the swimming trunks and be strong enough.
- Gather the fabric.
- Fasten the thread.
Important! Using this method, you need to go through the thread in both directions several times (and also secure it several times). If you ignore this recommendation, there is a high probability that the thread will simply not hold up and will unravel right on the person.
The advantage of sewing in this way is that neither the gusset nor the side seams are touched or cut. This means that if weight gain occurs, everything can be put back in place in a matter of seconds, literally according to the principle of "one leg here, one there." All that is required is to remove the threads.
Another option for how to take in swimsuit panties involves cutting them on the sides and cutting off excess fabric. In this case, it is important to do everything carefully and not to forget to carefully process the seams when re-stitching.
You can also use a more interesting life hack, which can also be implemented at home. The work ahead is not the most difficult:
- rip the panties along the side seams;
- bend them in such a way that a kind of drawstring is formed;
- thread the strings through the drawstrings;
- tie the strings.
If the bodice is on strings, it will look great. And the alteration itself is so simple and straightforward that even a small child can handle it.
If you don't like the dangling strings on your swimming trunks, you can make small, neat bows, hem them and secure them with belt loops or buckles.
Important! When sewing panties in the fly, if necessary, you should follow an important condition: sewing should be done as carefully as possible. Otherwise, it will be uncomfortable to walk. It is especially important to sew the gusset tighter.
How to take in a swimsuit bodice
Before taking in a swimsuit bodice, you should make sure you have enough experience. This applies primarily to the situation when the cup is too big. Only those who have a knack for sewing will be able to reduce it correctly. If you do not have the appropriate skills, in order not to ruin the item, it is strongly recommended to take the wardrobe item to a studio.
Many girls with a non-standard figure choose a bra based on the size of its cups. But it is not uncommon for the cup to be just right, but the volume to be too big. It is much easier to adjust the volume, and you can try to do it at home without any doubt.
The algorithm of actions will be approximately as follows:
- Put on a bra to more accurately determine how big it is.
- When trying on a bra, do not fasten it. You need to tuck the edges of the belt behind each other until the top fits tightly enough. At this stage, it is important to make sure that the belt does not press or cut in anywhere.
- To be on the safe side, it is advisable to secure the new volume with pins and wear the bikini bra for about half an hour. If you feel even the slightest discomfort, you will need to re-pin the pins and repeat the simple experiment.
- Cut off excess length near the clasp.
- Sew the clasp back in place.
Alternatively, you can cut off excess fabric not near the fastener, but from the side, near the cup, or a little bit from both there and there.
Despite the fact that swimsuits are made of high-quality elastic materials, over time, bra straps can stretch significantly. In order for the bra to continue to cope with its main task - supporting the breasts, they will need to be taken in. The task does not require special skills, especially if the straps do not have any special "bells and whistles". All that is needed to fix the problem: threads and scissors.
The process of shortening bikini bra straps involves following these simple steps:
- Try on the bra to determine the area to which shortening should be performed.
- Find the seam where the straps are sewn to the bodice (usually located under the strap rings or under the length adjuster).
- Rip open the seam.
- Pull the strap to the desired length.
- Cut off excess fabric.
- Sew everything in place.
The stitching can be done either with a sewing machine or by hand. The most important thing is to end up with a high-quality and durable seam that will not come apart at the most undesirable moment.
Don't despair if the newly purchased swimsuit is slightly too small. Once you understand how easy it is to take in a swimsuit, in most cases you can reduce its volume in a matter of minutes. And if someone doubts their abilities, professionals will come to their aid in any nearby studio. After all, the work is actually not at all difficult.
