How To Make a Hot Bikini Out of Old T-Shirts

How To Make a Hot Bikini Out of Old T-Shirts

Hey gals,

When summer time comes around , I think one of the worst things is finding a cute bathing suit that fits right. And when you do find one, its expensive! Well here's a way you can make your own bathing suit from t-shirts...that way you can customize it to fit and make it your own.

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Step 1The supplies

The supplies

First, you need 1 extra large T-shirt..but if you like the mismatched look decide on two different colored shirts.

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Aug 16, 2007. 4:42 PMVery Keri says:

While I like the basics of this project and am saving it as a spring board for my own projects, I hope no one goes swimming in that bikini without lining it first.

Jan 23, 2011. 3:48 PMthepasswordisalwaysswordfish says:

What would you recommend lining it with?

Jun 1, 2011. 4:29 PMdesya says:

use two layers of the tee shirt..

Jan 25, 2011. 9:50 AMVery Keri says:

look inside a swimsuit you already own and you'll usually see a flesh colored lining fabric.i did a quick search and i couldnt find any for sale, but that's probably because it's january. you can always go to a fabric store and ask the staff. if you dont want to use that, then you can always use a darker colored fabric in between the lighter layers. that might make the outer fabric appear darker, however. also, stretchy fabric is always better for garments that are intended to get wet because it holds it's shape, and it moves with your body unlike cotton, which absorbs the water and sags and clings to every single nook and cranny of your body, if you catch my drift.

Mar 6, 2011. 12:45 AMWhyHello says:

Oh no! I'm looking at this cuz i cant find my old suit!

Mar 27, 2008. 4:18 PMSwaggeringPagan says:

....chicken! ;~)

Jul 8, 2009. 12:10 PMVespaland says:

Ha!

Mar 27, 2008. 5:12 PMVery Keri says:

haha, yeah getting arrested for indecent exposure is on top of my list of things to do before i die. :P

Jun 29, 2010. 9:35 PMmitchblahman says:

ditto

Jul 13, 2009. 2:02 AMScotish says:

Tell me when and where! *Joking*

Aug 22, 2008. 12:46 PMmspark400 says:

well its on mine lol

Mar 28, 2008. 9:17 AMSwaggeringPagan says:

It's always good to have goals in life! Thanks again for the grin....

Jun 27, 2008. 10:04 PMSuperorigamikitteh says:

i need a xxx- large shirt to cover my booty, i gots a big butt XD

Mar 6, 2011. 1:08 AMWhyHello says:

thank for covering your booty X3 hehehehhe

Mar 6, 2011. 12:45 AMWhyHello says:

I hope i can do this! I've been wanting to brave the bikini, and I dont have a bathing suit and my sis wants to take me to the river in 7 hours! No! 6! (Its nearly 3 in the morning) hope hope hope this works!

Sep 17, 2009. 1:42 AMbuffysissy1 says:

Did she make his swim trunks out of tshirts also?

Jan 19, 2011. 9:45 AManibioman says:

they have one for board shorts made from an old suit

Jan 19, 2011. 9:43 AManibioman says:

why would you have white bottoms wouldnt that get wet and see through?

Aug 9, 2010. 11:01 PMHot-Tati says:

AWESOME! I bought this book twice now. I have wanted to do the project and have a HUGE collection of shirts. But your lightening fast tutorial made it look achievable, and realistic to do. Thank you sooo much for sharing it!

Mar 15, 2010. 7:27 PMTeensy Doodles says:

won't it soak through?

Jun 29, 2010. 9:34 PMmitchblahman says:

normal bathing suits get wet

Jul 22, 2009. 5:31 AMDarth Nerd says:

Does any body have a picture of someone wearing this? i want to know if it is actually worth making.

Jul 22, 2009. 5:32 AMDarth Nerd says:

oh and what kind of bikini is this.

Jul 22, 2009. 3:02 PMDarth Nerd says:

is it a string bikini top?

Jul 2, 2009. 9:29 AMDELETED_lsloan says:

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Jul 13, 2009. 10:46 PMBluedove2897 says:

Etwwwwww

Jul 13, 2009. 5:19 PMANTQNUT says:

Thats Really Cool!

Jul 9, 2009. 11:28 AMchinagringa says:

thanks!I never would have thought of it myself!I made one for my daughter and it came out great!

Jun 23, 2007. 6:31 AMcannedtomato says:

Why use a bikini?

Sep 9, 2007. 11:24 AMmattface says:

i find they are better than shovels

Oct 8, 2007. 10:14 PMoi__lads says:

i <3 you.

Oct 22, 2007. 5:19 PMmattface says:

Groovy, let's marry

Oct 22, 2007. 8:55 PMoi__lads says:

WE WANT PRENUP! WE WANT PRENUP!

Oct 23, 2007. 8:27 AMmattface says:

Anything to take you up the aisle

Oct 25, 2007. 10:34 AMoi__lads says:

would my dad's shotgun change your mind?

Oct 25, 2007. 11:15 AMmattface says:

hmm, kinky...but never say never!

Jun 27, 2008. 10:03 PMSuperorigamikitteh says:

you just did mwhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaHA!

Apr 1, 2008. 4:54 PMnixified says:

this is great! last time i tried to make a top in that shape/style, i made a lot of unnecessary work for myself. your version is clear and easy to follow. i'll be using this as a basic pattern for my bellydance tops from now on. thank you!

Mar 27, 2008. 2:39 PMIvyTeckGirl says:

i think this is a great idea but im afraid if i try to make it my chest my be too big...any suggestions or help?

Mar 27, 2008. 3:32 PMcry_wolf says:

I'm sorry but that made me burst out in laughter. How about trying to get a bigger shirt? Then you got more fabric to work with to uhh get the job done?

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