Beach Bum

This post may seem a little unseasonal to some of you, but if you are going away this winter, or if you want to save this idea until the sun comes out again, this is a great DIY! I get a lot of great deals online shopping, but sometimes the sizes aren't quite right. I had bought 3 pairs of bikini bottoms that were a little too big, and I didn't want to pay the shipping to exchange them, so I found another solution.

-too big!-

I love the 'puckered' or 'ruched' butt bikini bottoms, so transforming my own bikini was perfect! You can do this with bottoms that fit, it will just make them a little cheekier. (haha)

-bikini and thread-

Chose a thread colour that matches the bikini well! You don't want a strange coloured line down the back of your bottoms. Strong thread, or elastic thread works best.

-line to follow-

Turn the bottoms inside out and draw a dashed line down the centre with a pencil. (Rulers help!)

-simple stitch-

Starting on the inside, about an inch from the top, begin stitching. The further apart the stitches, the more 'puckered' it will be at the end.

-follow the line-

Continue stitching as far down as you want the pucker. This part takes a bit of trial and error.

-the scrunch-

Pull the thread before tying off to get the 'scrunched' effect. Again the tighter you pull it, the more 'scrunched' it will be.

-thread is less visible when they are on-

Try them on and see how you like them! The stitch can easily be taken out, and if you make a mistake you can try again. Even a non-sewer can do this!

-beach ready-

This little trick will give you a butt lift without having to do 1000 squats.