How to decorate a swimsuit with your own hands?

In the summer, every woman loves to flaunt on the beach in a spectacular swimsuit. In order not to buy a new set of swimwear every season, you can transform your favorite bathing suit in original ways. Moreover, many materials for the creative process may be available to you, but you did not even know how to effectively apply them. There are a sufficient number of ways to decorate a swimsuit with your own hands. Let's find out more about them, because it is so exciting to make a beautiful and stylish thing yourself.

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What is necessary for work?

To begin with, we designate materials and tools that may be needed in the decoration process. Prepare such items in advance:

• Sharp scissors. It is best if they are cut tools.
• Threads in the tone of a swimsuit, or decorative finishes.
• Needles, pins.
• Measuring tape.

In addition, depending on the method of decoration, it may come in handy:

• Iron.
• Sewing machine.
• Glue or adhesive tape in the form of a spider web.

Materials can be very diverse:

• The cloth.
• Decorative elements: rhinestones, beads,
• Paints.
• Ribbons, various braid.

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Interesting ideas for a swimsuit

The ideas on how to decorate a swimsuit with your own hands are very diverse, and from such a wide list you can definitely choose the most original, effective option.

Beautiful bow

Bows are one of the most popular elements of clothing; such details look always elegant, elegant. Swimming suits, of course, are no exception.

Bow arrangement options

You can design a swimsuit with the help of cute, feminine bows in the following ways:

• Decorate with a neat and small melting element. You can position it in the middle closer to the upper edge or more coquettishly to the side. Two symmetrical bows on the sides will also look nice.

Important! The composition will be complemented by the same decor on the top of the suit. It is best to attach a bow in the center between the elements of the bodice.

• Another way is to decorate the bodice with a large bow. Now such swimsuits are at the peak of popularity, and they look simply gorgeous.

Bows can be made of fabric, as well as tied from ribbons or braid; lace can also be used. Finished parts are attached to a bathing suit.

Do it yourself bow

How to decorate a swimsuit with your own hands with a large, stylish bow? For this purpose you need to purchase a suitable fabric.

Important! Pay attention to the drawing, the color of the material, so that they harmonize with the kit.

You can make a bow as follows:

1. Determine the size of the element, its length, width. It all depends on your preferences. Multiply the original data by two.
2. Cut a rectangle of the required dimensions from the fabric.
3. Fold the piece in half along the length of the fabric.
4. Sew on the seam on the seam from the wrong side. Leave one edge unstitched to turn the product to the front side.
5. Turn out the fabric, sew the last side seam. As a result, you get a rectangle of the desired width, but twice as long. Therefore, we fold it in half in width, grab the edges together.
6. We place the seam in the middle, do the assembly in this place.
7. We cut out another element of the bow from the fabric - a rectangle about 3 by 12 cm in size.
8. Fold in half in length, sew on the wrong side.We twist the fabric.
9. We wrap the middle of our bow with this strip, the edges of which are sewn on the other side.
10. We fix on the bodice of a swimsuit.

Thus, your new and stylish swimsuit is ready!

Shiny elements

Now let's find out how to decorate a swimsuit with our own hands with the help of small but bright details. For these purposes, various sequins, beads, beads and, of course, rhinestones are most often used.

Colorful sequins

They are spangles in the form of small scales that are attached to the fabric with a needle and thread one after another. The result is a very beautiful, bright ornament that shimmers in the sun. To decorate your swimsuit with such details, think over the pattern that you want to embody on the fabric. After that, buy sequins of the required colors, the main thing is that they harmonize with the material.

Important! It is very convenient and quick to decorate a suit with a sequin ribbon.

Luxurious rhinestones

Shiny rhinestones will give the swimming suit brightness and radiance. To decorate your swimsuit with stones, it is necessary, first of all, to think over the composition or pattern with which you will decorate this wardrobe item.

Important! Ideas can be very different: a chaotic arrangement, an abstract pattern, a drawing, for example, on a marine theme.

You need to choose decorative details by the following parameters:

• The size. Stones should not be too large or small. It is most optimal to get an average size.
• Color. The shade of the strass should be selected not faded, but saturated and close in tone to the swimsuit. It is best to take a suit with you, attach stones to the material to determine the best option.
• Way of fastening. Rhinestones can be attached to the material of the swimming suit in different ways - sew or glue. Depending on the chosen method, purchase the appropriate type of stones. Sewn on rhinestones have neat holes and are fastened with a needle and thread. Adhesive rhinestones are attached using special glue.

Important! But the most convenient and fastest way is the use of thermostrases, which are attached to the swimsuit with an iron.

Beads and beads

If you still have elements from old beads at home, then we will tell you how to decorate a swimsuit with your own hands with their help. Beads and beads are great for these purposes.

The design of the costume with such details is almost similar to rhinestones and sequins:

• Single ornament decoration.
• Choose the color and size of beads or beads.

Important! These decorative elements are also diverse in their shape, which only increases the field for your imagination.

• After that, we begin to decorate the swimsuit. Use thin threads and a needle.

Sewing beads and beads is a very painstaking work, but the result is worth it!

Important! From time to time, fasten knots on the wrong side of the knot, this way you will protect the composition from creeping if the thread breaks.

Decoration of a swimsuit can not be limited to only one type and shape of beads, you can combine various details, thereby complicating the ornament and making it more elegant.

Important! Bold and extraordinary design can serve as decorative metal spikes or other catchy elements.

Graceful roses

Roses are always popular with lovely ladies, and in any interpretation, whether it is a lively bouquet of flowers or a beautiful drawing on a dress, an original brooch or any other stylish accessory in the form of a luxurious flower. Therefore, it is worth considering how to decorate a swimsuit with your own hands in such floral details.

Important! This decoration method is best suited for the upper part of the costume - the bodice. Thanks to this decor, your swimsuit will sparkle with bright colors, and in addition, it will add volume to the chest.

Two options can be offered:

• Purchase ready-made items in the store.
• Make roses yourself from a satin ribbon. It’s quite simple: cut the ribbon in equal lengths, fold it in half in length, twist it like a rose with a roll, fasten the bottom edge with thread.

Sewing small roses is best done manually, as it will be very unreliable to “plant” them on glue. Fit the parts tightly on the swimsuit, and put them to the entire upper part of the swimming suit.

Important! Application of several shades will be very bright and effective.

Delicate lace

Light guipure will give your look romanticism and sensuality. To decorate a swimsuit lace in the form of ribbons is perfect.

Important! It is best to make a plain bathing suit with openwork material that harmonizes with it in shade, or - on the contrary, contrasts.

You can arrange the upper part of the swimsuit in the following ways:

• Attach the tape along the bottom of the bodice along the entire length of the front.
• Decorate only the inner edges of the cups along the contour, that is, the neckline.
• Decorate the swimsuit cups on the inside and outside.

On trunks do lace trim in this way:

• Only on the front.
• Both front and back.
• The edging can only be on the top edge.
• On the top and sides.

The decoration is individual, and you decide how to do it.

How to decorate a swimsuit with your own hands with lace ribbons? The sequence of actions is as follows:

1. Take measurements and cut off strips of the required length.
2. Fasten the lace on the swimsuit with pins.
3. Attach lace ribbons to the costume. You can sew the strips manually with neat stitches, use adhesive tape, the so-called “spider line”. You can buy it at any sewing store.
4. Remove the pins and your swimsuit is ready.

Wavy tape

This type of braid is sold in many fabric stores and sewing departments. The spectacular wavy strip has a wide selection of colors, and you can easily choose the most suitable for a swimsuit. Optimum to choose it in the color of the suit. Well, the design process itself is simple and quick: sew a braid along the entire edge of the swimming trunks and bodice cups. That's all!

Curved smooth lines will transform the swimsuit, make it more elegant and original.

Flirty ruffles

Beautiful ruffles will certainly suit your taste, in addition, they have a visual effect and increase the volume of the breast.

Important! The only caveat is that you should not use them if you are the owner of luxurious and magnificent forms.

How to decorate a swimsuit with your own hands with such beautiful flounces?

• The upper part of the kit is most often decorated with a graceful assembly from the straps to the center of the bodice, and the lower part is ruffled along the upper edge. This method is simpler.
• More original and stylish design: sew frills in several levels. This method applies to both bodice and swimming trunks. And such a kit looks very elegant.

Important! Another option, the most fashionable now, is to decorate the bodice with a long wide frill in full length.

Acrylic Painting

You may think that this method is not suitable for everyone, since you need to have artistic talent. But this is not so, because you can choose a beautiful pattern and apply it to the fabric with a pencil, and then proceed to design.

Here are some tips on how best to do this:

• Drawing by paints is suitable only for a monophonic swimsuit. On a colorful and patterned suit, such an ornament is a meaningless undertaking.
• Do not apply the picture to the fabric in places that are subject to strong stretching. Otherwise, the ornament will lose its attractiveness, and, rather, on the contrary, it will spoil the appearance of the costume.
• Before starting work, lay your clothes on a hard surface and fix them.
• Apply the paint with a thin brush and check that it is thoroughly absorbed into the fabric.

Important! Acrylic paints should not be too thick.

• Leave the swimsuit for one day to dry the composition.
• After the iron has completely dried, iron the pattern through the paper.

Important! It is necessary to use acrylic paints for fabric, which can be purchased at a specialized store.

Brooches and chains: jewelry for decorating a swimsuit

Perhaps these are the simplest ideas on how to decorate a swimsuit with your own hands.To do this, you just need to purchase decorative parts in a jewelry store or sewing accessories.

So, we make out a bathing suit with straps from chains:

1. Gently cut the leotard straps with sharp scissors.
2. Give the chains the required length - they should equal the length of the straps.
3. With a needle and thread, we fasten the chains in place of the straps.

That's all! Quickly, simply and conveniently, and such a swimsuit looks very interesting and unusual.

Even easier, you can decorate the bodice with a beautiful and stylish brooch by simply fastening it between the cups. Choose a brooch for the style of a swimsuit, and it is better - a large one, so that it does not get lost, but on the contrary creates an accent.

In such simple and simple ways you can transform your bathing suit. We have listed only a few ideas that can become the basis for your masterpiece. And then you can act, as the fantasy suggests, and complement clothes with elegant accents and beautiful touches. The result will be obvious, and you will undoubtedly become the queen of the beach.

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Gymnastics leotard design

Decorating a costume for rhythmic gymnastics is a responsible and creative process. To do this, you can use a wide variety of materials. For example, rhinestones, sequins, beads, fringe.

Design depends on many factors:

• Appointment Costume. Perhaps it is necessary for speaking at an important stage of the competition, or for daily training.
• Compositions and performances. Depending on the image of the gymnast and the idea of ​​the performance, the decoration for the leotard is also selected.

There are several basic methods for decorating a costume.

Acrylic paints

A pattern is applied to the fabric by means of special acrylic compositions for the fabric. The process begins with the contours, after which all the elements of the composition are painted over. The key to success is the quality impregnation of the fabric.

Important! If the paint remains on the surface of the material, then its layer will begin to crack.

Then you need to wait at least 24 hours until the paint dries and iron the picture with the iron from the inside. And already on top of such an ornament, rhinestones can be attached.

Rhinestones

How can I decorate with a rhinestone a leotard for gymnastics? Very bright and spectacular. In general, such stones are the main and best material for decoration.

Crystals with a rainbow shine and overflow look especially bright. To make the design beautiful, you need:

• Choose the optimal size of the stones. For small swimsuits - this is ss16, for large ones - ss20.
• It is necessary to glue rhinestones on the part before stitching it.
• If the stones are not self-adhesive, then use only special glue, which is applied to the material.
• The main pattern is laid out with small crystals, and individual elements of the decor with large sewn stones.

Applications

This is a quick and convenient way to create a unique picture:

• First you need to decide on the composition.
• After that, the details of the application are cut out of paper, according to such patterns, transferred to the fabric.
• All the elements are laid out on the swimsuit and fixed with pins.
• Attach the applique to the base with a zigzag.

Important! The line should go along the very edge of the element.

Fringe

This item is used to decorate skirts. Fringe has a wonderful effect: it shimmers, moves, strews. This further emphasizes the skillful movements of the athlete.

The color of the finish is selected for the basic tones of the costume.

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Thus, you are now in the know how to decorate with a rhinestone a leotard for gymnastics and not only. Sometimes different options are used simultaneously and perfectly combine, which makes the outfit of the athlete the most beautiful and bright.