If you’ve been following my blog for a while you may notice this DIY from last year but since my readership has more than doubled since then and the economy is as such, I thought it was still relevant and I’d share it again just in time for Summer with a few updates.
This DIY will work for a one piece or bandeaux top as well as around the top of your bikini bottoms or top/leg sides of your one-piece …& don’t just stick to black, use your outdated colors & patterns and mix n match …super cute!
Notes: You can use a machine or hand stitch the ruffles on …make sure to stitch along seam of the bathing suit so you can remove the ruffles if you want to at a later date …don’t stitch on top of the gather stitch or you won’t be able to create the ruffle & remove that stitch …trim any area you don’t like …this material will not fray.
This is easier than you think! …Have Fun!
Andi
You are so amazing! You have hands-down, the BEST, DIYs. Love it.
ashlina {the decorista}
OMG. i think now you have convinced me…you are a GENIUS! what i would give to wear that to the hotel pools around here!
ill take one in every color.
i vote for you starting a line of suits like that…i will be your promo girl in LA. have i stressed enough how much i love this???
awesome job!
Frances
Love the DIY!!What a great idea.
Some Style...
that looks wonderful! prefer it on a bathing suit for me, hehe! 😉
thanks for sharing, wish i could saw as super as you..so great!
JENNIFER ♥
HOLY CRAP! I would never have the guts to do this myself but it looks great!!
J-Diggety
Funny, I was just window-shopping online for bikinis, saw ones with ruffles that I liked, and thought of this DIY from last summer, and thought I should find it… thanks for reposting! 🙂
xoxo J
Christine
Looks great! Where is the black bikini from?
Rachel@oneprettything.com
As a tiny, tiny girl I am always looking for ruffle tops. It never occurred to me to try it myself…duh! Thanks so much Maegan. I’ll be linking.
gina
I love all your diy instructions! What a great idea, adding your own ruffles to a bikini. Looks to easy too!
Ink Obsession Designs
OMG…that looks amazing!!!
sharonlei
Super sweet DIY.. you are so awesome at DIY-ing Maegan! We need to meet up and having a DIYing partaaaay! 🙂
xx Love & Aloha
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Anonymous
I love it!
The Socialite
You know my clothes would be ubber boring with out you!
Thank you fashion-DIY-guru! haha 😉
Rock'n Roll Ballerina
Thanks for shareing! Your DIY’s are the very best! 😉
Brooke
Love it. I’m definitely going to have to try this. I have so many swim suits that are outdated/boring. This will be fun!
Lisa Petrarca
Great idea…I don’t really sew but I’m great at making necessary bathing suit alterations. I would add ties on the sides for more color. Before my boob job I cut slits in the lining to add my little push up pads…I think the ruffles also give it that extra wow factor!
drollgirl
it looks fab! girl, you’ve got talent! and you are practical. and you look fab. THE WINNING PACKAGE!
p.s. you are funny, too. and you can sing. oh, i could go on and on. 🙂
Hardcore Makeup Junkie
I am a new follower and OMG, I’m so glad I found you!!! This made my day! I love DIY projects…can’t wait to try this!
Thanks 🙂
XOXO
http://hardcoremakeupjunkie.blogspot.com
Caroline, No.
You’re a f*cking genius, you know?! I have big boobages so being able to customise a plain basic suit like this will make a real difference.
THANK YOU!
Tigerlily
Thanks so much for the DIYs! I love them. I’m just getting back into sewing and am loving creating my own pieces. Your creativity helps to keep me going!
~Mrs. Guru~
OMG, Love it!
1 Funky Woman
Just so you know, my husband was reading over my shoulder and loved this too!
FASHION SNAG
So cute! x
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Andee Layne
oh my i love the ruffles! Thats amazing!
http://www.andeelayne.blogspot.com
Beny
Hi,
The ruffles shown in the pics are good.In black color ,it really looks good.
Chrissy
Great idea! I love your DIY projects.
Foxy
I had already read it from your past DIY post, but I have to say, YOU ARE A GENIUS!!
I love your DIYs.
http://outfitaddict.com
Kris
Damn girl, work out much?! Very cute. Makes the suit very stylish. ;o)
cristina blake
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cristina blake
Great idea! Very creative! Just like the handmade bags I found on http://www.thehandbagcloset.com. The site features recycle bags made out of candy wrappers, magazines, and juice pouches. Check it out!