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The ultimate beach party accessory, the beerkini is part sexy bikini, part bottle opener!  Make your own custom beerkini with this free pattern, or transform your own swimsuit with a couple simple mods.  Either way, you're sure to be the hit of the party with this fun and functional suit!
 
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Step 1: Materials

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I ended up using almost a yard of lycra and half a yard of the power net (a stretchy mesh).  This was mostly because I was experimenting a lot.  Once you have your pattern made, you should easily be able to determine how much material you need.

I opted for two bottle openers, which I got from Amazon.com.

I also used swimsuit elastic for the bottoms (won't break down in chlorine), and clear elastic for the top, and a hook for the back.

You can also add modesty cups for the top, or underwires, or even padded cups.  I tried this out, and decided not to use them.
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mayej says: Nov 18, 2012. 11:43 AM
My wife thought this was GENIUS, as did I.
We adore clever creations.
sabu.dawdy says: Sep 28, 2012. 2:43 AM
another WOW-ible ;)
mstyle183 says: Feb 8, 2012. 10:15 AM
wow .. i saw something similar when looking for bottle openers i was thinking on doing this for my wife.. like a clip on she could add to her bikinis .. great stuff!!
Mrballeng says: Sep 19, 2011. 1:10 AM
Looks like "how to kiss" by noahw will now be the second most viewed instructable.
scoochmaroo (author) in reply to MrballengSep 19, 2011. 8:02 AM
Now that is flattery!!
aeray in reply to scoochmarooSep 22, 2011. 8:43 PM
Deserved.
DIY-Guy in reply to aerayNov 25, 2011. 4:02 AM
Um, my wife tried to do this snap a cap on the hip thing for me and it fell off... and I don't mean the beer cap!

Good thing it was a private showing!
jessyratfink says: Sep 18, 2011. 8:47 PM
I think I need one. This is much better than I could have ever imagined. :D
scoochmaroo (author) in reply to jessyratfinkSep 19, 2011. 8:02 AM
Thanks! I highly recommend the method mentioned in step 6. . .
backyardengineer in reply to scoochmarooSep 20, 2011. 7:26 PM
you talk like it was not fun to make the swimsuit... nice work and impressive that a girl that can make such tasty looking food can pull off a bikini.
sing1ejack in reply to backyardengineerSep 22, 2011. 12:08 PM
Although, honestly, just about anyone can pull off a bikini.. 

(bu-dum ching!)
 
caarntedd in reply to sing1ejackOct 21, 2011. 2:51 AM
Cool link!
80$man says: Oct 11, 2011. 9:31 AM
Follow my chain of thought...
girls & beer... can it get any better? it could yes...
girls with beer... can it get any better? maybe...
girls who open beer... can it get any better? possibly...
girls who pass out opened beer... can it get any better? hardly...
girls who pass out opened beer in bikinis... can it get any better? no...
girls who pass out beer opened with their bikinis... ok... I was wrong... scoochmaroo why did you get married, can I clone you? [Kidding]

My girlfriend is wearing one of these in December Holiday, full stop .
Nameramthgin says: Sep 27, 2011. 6:49 PM
My moustache approves of this, and he is usually right on these sort of things.
susanrm says: Sep 26, 2011. 12:18 PM
How very cool. I have a one-piece that has a loop holding two parts together, so I think it could be adapted to that. Yay, but what would this be called? A beerpiece? Hmm...

Very cool -ible. And sorry you weren't in NY at the Maker Faire; I would have loved to meet you! Even wore my pendant that you admired.
SenorFantastico says: Sep 23, 2011. 8:20 AM
Yowza! Can you believe it took me a few minutes to realize that were additional pages to this instructable? Haha, well done!
doxsys says: Sep 23, 2011. 8:09 AM
To paraphrase Mel Brooks, 'It's good to be the beer.' :)
Kiteman says: Sep 19, 2011. 1:01 AM
Oh my word - talk about search engine optimisation...
aeray in reply to KitemanSep 22, 2011. 8:45 PM
+1. Talk about exposing yourself...
Kiteman in reply to aeraySep 23, 2011. 2:06 AM
Haha, I just googled for "beerkini", and this instructable came out first.

You'd have thought that was obvious, but the second hit was a website called "beerkini"!
chrisbaker says: Sep 22, 2011. 8:25 PM
Surely I'm not the first person to notice the word spelled by the bikini parts in photo 3 of step 3, am I? Seems like those pieces should be for the top of the bikini!
aeray in reply to chrisbakerSep 22, 2011. 8:41 PM
HA HA HA!
uptight says: Sep 22, 2011. 6:01 PM
obvious that you need a beautiful model for this!
vincent7520 says: Sep 22, 2011. 4:39 PM
cool !…
But at the nudist camp we spend our vacations in we have alternative natural means of opening a bottle and all quite organic… let me tell you !!!…
;))
captaincoolness55 says: Sep 22, 2011. 4:26 PM
very cool! :D
hammer9876 says: Sep 22, 2011. 12:06 PM
Would make a nice tan line, too.
nathanrudolf says: Sep 22, 2011. 10:04 AM
I've seen this before, but not with a heart shape, makes it much better!

(Also I have to let my inner child out... step 3, picture 3 says TiT.)
clockdryve says: Sep 22, 2011. 7:08 AM
I like Turtles....

Besides that, I think your picture of the "splashing" coka cola is HOT :-)

Not being a perv --- but that would SALE some soda..........
mvtrumpetgeek13 in reply to clockdryveSep 22, 2011. 9:13 AM
*SELL

but i agree :)
cbaron3 says: Sep 22, 2011. 8:28 AM
That model is the ultimate beach party accessory.
fidibiri says: Sep 22, 2011. 8:13 AM
I can't tell what is the sexiest... the girl, the beer, the idea... this combo is such an epiphany...
bobby sissom says: Sep 21, 2011. 8:15 AM
and as the party wears on more and more drunks will be reaching for your top and bottoms with great enthusiasm
caarntedd says: Sep 19, 2011. 6:19 PM
Ha ha! The shot with the bottle spraying looks like it could be a beer advertisement!
This caught my eye because I did something like this years ago, (as well as the fact that the title contains the word "beer").
Before I went to a party, I tucked a bottle opener into the bottom corner of my shirt where the bottom hem and the doubled over bit that the button holes go through form a little pocket. The shirt lasted all of about two hours before it was destroyed by the bottle caps and the opener fell out, but it was the hit of the party.
 I'd forgotten all about it until I saw this.Very cool and very funny, thanks for sharing.
Senior Waffleman says: Sep 18, 2011. 7:38 PM
Yet i shouldnt be talking about drinking, im underage, but i dont drink, so its ok :P
mslaynie in reply to Senior WafflemanSep 19, 2011. 4:54 AM
Hey, use it to open bottled root beer! :D
Senior Waffleman in reply to mslaynieSep 19, 2011. 3:49 PM
True :D
lemonie says: Sep 19, 2011. 1:56 PM
The beer-spill is very nicely captured.

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martinbolton says: Sep 19, 2011. 1:48 PM
Flippin awesome!!
strangebike says: Sep 19, 2011. 1:43 PM
Absolutely gets my vote for whatever needs voting on. What a great idea
angelabchua says: Sep 19, 2011. 12:57 PM
In other news: Dogs have taken a back seat to Beerkini as "Man's Best Friend"
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