Adding Underwire To Bathing Suit

Adding cups to a swimsuit pattern is actually an easy modification that can make your suit instantly more supportive and comfortable.

Adding underwire to bathing suit.

It s pretty easy to slip swimsuit or bra cups into a suit or with a bit more work you can even add a cup with an underwire. Added an underwire bra to the inside of the suit. If you want to make sure your swimsuit has plenty of support underwiring is one of the best ways of going about it. This method involves cannibalizing an existing underwire bra which is inserted into the swimsuit pattern.

Adding underwire to a bathing suit. The method i used was taken from another bathing suit pattern from beverly johnson of pinup girls. There are many kinds of different bra cups out the biggest consideration you need to make is whether it s the type of. If you can t find swimsuit cups that fit you or you want the extra support of an underwire consider sacrificing an old but well fitting bra instead.

Place your swim bra over the front making sure the underwire is at least 1 2 inch below the neckline because you re going to be folding it over with elastic to finish it. Cut a piece of swimsuit lining cut an x in the center the size of the x will depend upon your cup size push the cup through and pin the cup. I made this particular hack three times using underwire bras size 34 d. This method should work with many women s swimsuit patterns that already include a shelf lining.

Cut a thin strip of swimsuit lining and sew it to the inside of the suit at the side seam to create a lining tube. Remember to put it the correct way round so the softer side will be against your body. The underwire bra was obviously the biggest change here. Cut your bra in half and remove the straps.