I made this by tracing a body suit on swim fabric I got for $1.50. I did’nt buy helenica lining so it’s not that strong.
As for the braid straps: I made 3 long strands around an inch long, sewed them inside out then put it right side out, sewed the 3 pieces together at the end and just used my sewing machine to keep the braid down while I finished it. Sewed it on the swimsuit and here it is
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Nov 2, 2012, 12.47 AMby aarista
thanks, I got it at http://www.yelp.com/biz/ps-fabrics-new-york#query:fabric in the scrap box, they had some sexy leopard print swimsuit fabric for around 8/yard
Oct 31, 2012, 02.15 PMby kisses
So cute and the fabric is lovely
Oct 31, 2012, 09.11 AMby Mary Athey
Its gorgeous. love the fabric x