Guysssss! I want to say a big thank you to those of you who voted for me in the Bloglovin awards. I’m elated and in awe to have been awarded Best DIY Blog category for 2016! DIY is in my blood/bones/genes and I couldn’t be happier to have turned it into a career, and most of all have such an incredible community to share it with… We’ve got a whole bunch of amazing projects coming your way so stay tuned for more inspiration!
On to today’s DIY. I’m totally into anything convertible – dresses, tops and bodysuits… oh, except cars. I feel like I’m always the one sitting in the back seat with my knees around my chin…. Anyway, back to convertible of the clothing kind… Who doesn’t love the idea of clothing that can be worn 479024 ways, making it totally work for you. I wanted to share with you something I made a little while ago, and am getting loadssss of wear out of. Introducing, the convertible bodysuit.
Watch the video below to see three different ways to tie it!
DIY Convertible Bodysuit
You need:
- Jersey fabric (1.5m or 2yds)
- Pair of high waisted underwear
- Pins
- Scissors
- Sewing machine and thread
How to:
- Measure the width of the underwear when stretched and dividing this measurement in half, measure two strips of jersey the same width (mine were 23cm wide)
2. Cut out the two strips of jersey, trimming the ends to straighten if necessary.
3. Stretch the underwear over the width of jersey and pin at the sides and half way. Repeat this for the other side.
4. Sew the end of the jersey strip onto the top of the underwear, stretching the jersey as you sew.
5. By stretching the fabric in the sewing machine you should end up with nice gathers when the fabric is relaxed.
All done! The only tricky part about the style is there aren’t any crotch snaps, so you have to take it off when you go to the bathroom… But not such a bad thing considering how easy it is to make!
These are just some of the millions of ways you can tie this bodysuit, head up to the video above to see how I did these.
If you use high waisted swim bottoms you can even wear this bodysuit as a one piece swimsuit….. Or wear with jeans in the colder months, so so versatile this piece!
Photos by Nicola Lemmon
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Such a cool piece! Thanks for sharing!
sincerelylinds.com
Thanks so much Lindsey 🙂
This looks so amazing, I love the colour of your shorts too!
Abigail Alice x
Thanks Abigail, glad you like it!
Congratulations on winning DIY Blogger of The Year!!! I only read about four blogs consistently and yours is one of them. Love what you’re doing.
Thanks so much Todra, I really appreciate that! Looking forward to showing you guys more DIYs 🙂
Wow this is so creative, and it looks great! Love your DIY style!
Thanks so much Harriet!
Beautiful as always 🙂
Congrats on your Bloglovin’ win btw! Well deserved 🙂 (glad my vote didn’t go in vain too)
Thanks Aleksandra 🙂
Amazing! I love it! Thank you!
Thanks Mia, glad you like it!
I would looove to try this out!!! All its variants look so nice!!!
http://poshpossibilities.blogspot.com
Hahaha yes do, and the ways to wear this are unlimited really!
Lovely! What kind of bra do u use?
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Geneva, a HUGE congratulations on the win! I was so happy to see you’d scored the title (I was keeping my fingers crossed for you – I voted in your category : )!)
Secondly – love this DIY! And just putting it out there – your figure looks incredible!
Hope you celebrated your win in style!
Love, Monica x
Thanks so much Monica!
This is amazing I’ve wanted a dress like this for so long, I want to make this in all the colours
Lauren
livinginaboxx | bloglovin
Hahaha thanks Lauren, glad you like it 🙂
This is awesome. I didn’t expect it to be so simple to make. I have to try it out! Thanks 🙂
– Priya
http://www.solasulu.com
Thanks Priya 🙂 Good luck, let us know how you go!
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Hi Geneva! I’ve been following your blog for a couple years now, love everything you do 🙂 I’m thinking about making this as a swimsuit for my South American adventure. I do however need some extra support in the bust, and was thinking about sewing bra cups into the fabric, or do you think by wrapping the fabric your waist that provided enough support? Thanks!