Thursday 24 March 2011

21

Pin up bathing suit v2.0: The girls go it alone

Ah, springtime... the flowers blooming, the birds singing, the sun shining, a warmth in air. It's that time of year. The time of year where you get to see me almost naked again.


I'm going away this weekend for a hen night, to a place with a pool and spa. We were told to bring bathing suits.


My pin-up bathing suit from last year continues to hold up well, but I didn't line it (the lycra is very thick) and I've been told you can see my tattoo through it. No one has told me they can see anything else. Yet.


So this one is fully lined. It actually made it much easier to sew as the pink polkadot lycra is pretty slippery by itself.


Just like the last suit, there is a ruched tank to the front to make it more flattering.


I made some changes to the bodice and made the straps continuous from the front rather than separate pieces. Also, I gathered the bodice centre to a piece of twill tape inbetween the layers rather than just gathering it with a detachable tie. An unintended consequence of these changes (or maybe because this fabric doesn't stretch quite as much as the last suit?) is that I can't wear a normal bra under the suit. It was showing at centre front, where the straps started, and loads in the back. As I said on my last pin-up suit post, I am phobic about not wearing a proper bra in a snowsuit, let alone a swimsuit.

Get used to the backview, I'm walking backwards all weekend.

I don't think the bosoms are going to go anywhere untoward due to the under-bust seam, twill tape inbetween, general tightness, and the fact that the neckline is pretty modest but I feel heaps uncomfortable going bra-less. What do you think? For the record, the perverts on Flickr approve.

21 comments:

  1. I think it looks great, but if you're uncomfortable, you could always sew in some support - underwires, or even the entire cup scavenged from a bra.

    ReplyDelete
  2. You look pretty well supported in the pics. It's a cute suit!

    ReplyDelete
  3. As someone else who has been 'gifted' up above, that suit certainly looks to me as if it will provide plenty of support and coverage. I can't imagine where the girls could escape to. Since it's a hen weekend, I think you'd be alright going without any additional modifications for a trial run. If it turns out the top of the suit is still uncomfortable or inadequate, you can modify it afterwards.

    It looks fabulous, by the way (and so do you!)

    ReplyDelete
  4. You can definitely get away without a bra. I hate wearing anything without support and really struggle with swim suits. Just bought one with a built in bra and it's like wearing scaffolding except not as comfortable.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Your suit looks great on you and with plenty of coverage. I am going to attempt a tankini suit for myself and bought some swimwear bra cups at Joann's. Well they look like the bullet bras, so I don't think that will work. *sigh* My girls might have to go it alone, too.

    Oh, and don't you just love Flickr for the pervs?? I had a picture of me with my formerly ultra long hair and that got their attention. Freaks.

    ReplyDelete
  6. I love the suit and think you look amazing. I do not think you would have. Wardrobe malfunction at a spa, which generally means no actual swimming and lots of actual lounging...hopefully with a drink in your hand!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Costume is cute but I have a need to see you tatt! x

    ReplyDelete
  8. Where are you putting your food these days? You seem to be missing a stomach. I don't think you need that shred.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Aw, fablious! I don't think the girls look like they're going anywhere and the straps look to be supporting them pretty well.

    Have fun at the hen do!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Tattoo?????

    Where? What of? I'm intrigued!

    The suit is lovely by the way. I'm blessed in the boob department as well, but the only suit I ever had with wiring and support in it was rubbish. You'll be in the water anyway and that's very supportive :)

    ReplyDelete
  11. It looks good, I don't think you need to worry about boob escapage. Embrace the freedom!
    And you don't need ruching for flattery either, ruching is for people who have something to hide!
    *looks down at muffintop*

    ReplyDelete
  12. I think it looks very cute. A girls-only weekend is a perfect place to test it out. If you're not comfortable there then I'm sure you'll come up with a "girls" solution for v3.0

    ReplyDelete
  13. ACK! That is SO cute. I wish you made this pattern.

    ReplyDelete
  14. I LOVE it! You look fabulous! Please make a pattern? *makes pretty eyes* lol! This is the exact shape I want, but I'm too scabby to buy a swimsuit ;)

    ReplyDelete
  15. Wow!! You look FAB! The ruching looks great. I am envious ... no amounts of ruching will hide my sins.

    ReplyDelete
  16. This is a great bathing suit! I wish I was comfortable enough to make my own.

    ReplyDelete
  17. I love that you made this! wow! I don't think there is anything this cute and flattering on the rack! Great job.

    ReplyDelete
  18. so fantastic! I need something like this, nice work.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Have to say, I just saw this suit style in an online shop, (it was gray) and it was on sale for $79. So wow! I'm sure it didn't cost you that much to make!!

    ReplyDelete
  20. This is the cutest darn suit! You look great and the girls look supported. Happy spa night with your hens!

    ReplyDelete
  21. I would love to have a pin up style bathing suit like this one! Unfortunately, I don't possess a nak for sewing at all..

    ReplyDelete