Burda Style For people who sew
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My first Burdastyle project and my first bikini! Unfortunately, the pattern instructions are cryptic at best, and it took me a while to figure out the back/straps/front connection. I ended up changing the top part of the back, because it just wouldn’t work out. I also changed the straps to cross over at the back, but this was just for aesthetics :) I made an additional bikini top to go with the bikini bottoms by taking my front & back measurements around the bust, basting & gathering both sides, and sewing them together (with a lining in front). I added elastic to the top & bottom of the back piece to make sure it didn’t fall off, and it seems to have worked.
I love the vintage look of this bikini. Usually I alternate bikinis on holidays, but during this summer holiday I couldn’t get myself to wear anything else!
Material Notes
Spandex/ Lycra
Difficulty
Intermediate
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May 29, 2011, 06.24 PMby turtlegirl00
i love the top!!! what a great idea—I am trying to find a flattering top to go with my skirted bottom—this is IT! :) love the color too!
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May 31, 2011, 03.26 PMby Stiksel
Thank you! :) I’m glad I could help!
Jan 20, 2011, 07.57 AMby Stiksel
Thanks for all the compliments, everyone! :)
Jan 19, 2011, 01.53 PMby be-bops1
great! Love the style!
Jan 19, 2011, 11.55 AMby mmmenta
I love it!! and the landscape it looks so much like here"!
Jan 18, 2011, 09.41 PMby danilovestosew
Sooooo cute! Great job!
Jan 18, 2011, 08.02 PMby smurfette2010
Great job! I love the colours!
Jan 18, 2011, 07.31 PMby Poodysmum
It’s gorgeous. Very clever- you did an awesome job :)
Jan 18, 2011, 05.16 PMby designerroya
Awesome photos! Amazing workmanship!
Jan 18, 2011, 03.41 PMby nettevivante
so sweet!
Jan 18, 2011, 01.33 PMby integerclub
Really cute!
Jan 18, 2011, 08.38 AMby ralene
Wow! Dit is pragtig.
Jan 18, 2011, 06.27 AMby michelle ><><><
LOVE IT! <><
Jan 18, 2011, 02.43 AMby clairesophie
beautiful—I agree, burdastyle instructions tend to run on the cryptic side!
Jan 18, 2011, 01.12 AMby lila-1
lol, super cute. love the frills
Jan 17, 2011, 09.45 PMby missymellie
gorgeous!
Jan 17, 2011, 09.16 PMby analogue
Very cute!