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Stretchy fabric works best to create the perfect bathing suit.Creatas/Creatas/Getty Images
Choose a two-way stretch knit fabric for the body of the bikini. Select the desired pattern, only using the amount of fabric that is allotted for within the design. Each individual's sizing will be different so utilize the pattern's fabric amount suggestion that is listed. - 2
Fabric stores are the best place to find patterns, materials, and padding.Digital Vision./Photodisc/Getty Images
Lay the fabric on a flat surface, pinning the chosen pattern down. Cut around the selected pattern. Utilizing the instructions provided by the pattern allow the maker to rely on the established construction, leaving little room for error. - 3
Finished trim allows the bathing suit to last longer.Hemera Technologies/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images
Follow the instructions provided by the pattern to sew and assemble the bathing suit. Some patterns do not require any sewing, but rather a series of knots that can be tied to secure the ends. For best results, sew the trim of the bathing suit to avoid any fraying for extended wear. When sewing in the lining, leave an inch-long horizontal space open. You will use this space to insert the lining. - 4
Additional padding helps the wearer gain just the right support.Jupiterimages/BananaStock/Getty Images
Visit a craft supply or fabric store to purchase padding. Most suppliers carry different sizes and variations of padding. Be sure to choose padding that is able to fit within the diameters of the bikini top. Ensure that the padding is also able to get wet. Check with the store to see if it is the appropriate padding for a bathing suit, and not just for a dress or other piece of apparel. - 5
Customized suits will make a greater fashion statement.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
Lay the padding within the bikini top ensuring that it is not too large for the space. Cut the edges of the padding if it extends farther than the fabric of the bathing suit top. - 6
Take a unique approach to summer with a handmade swim suit.Jupiterimages/Creatas/Getty Images
Fold the padded pieces in half, sliding them through the cut section within the lining. Sew a single stitch at each of the three corners of the piece of padding. Be sure to sew the padding onto only the lined layer of the bathing suit. This will ensure that the stitch cannot be viewed when looking at the front of the bikini top.
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