Article: Straight stitch the pieces in place on your machine, 12in (1.3cm) away from the cut edge on all sides. Use a long basting stitch that you will later remove. The basting stitch is useful for holding all of the pieces together but isn't necessary for the finished garment. Use a contrasting color for the basting stitch so that it's easy to see when you go to remove it later. Measure 2 lengths of 14in (0.64cm) wide cotton swimwear elastic that are about 2in (5.1cm) shorter than the entire leg opening. On one leg opening, align the edge of an elastic piece with the cut edge of the fabric and pin in place. The elastic should be tighter on the back side of the bikini bottoms so that it will stay in place around the back of your body. Repeat so that both leg openings have elastic. The elastic needs to be slightly shorter than the leg opening so it stays secure and creates the right shape. You can adjust this to your preferences by using a longer or shorter piece of elastic. When pinning, place one pin at each end, and one in the center, leaving a little less elastic in the back than in the front. Then, place pins at the halfway points between the existing pins until the whole piece of elastic is positioned securely. Keep the edges of the outer fabric, lining, and elastic lined up and hold the pieces taught while you run them through the machine. You'll probably need to stretch out the elastic slightly so that it lies flat on top of the fabric. Do this for the right and left leg openings. Remove the straight basting stitches with a seam ripper. Make sure that all traces of the basting stitches are taken out, and be careful not to snag the fabrics while you do this. Discard the basting threads. Fold the entire width of the elastic once over, towards the inside of the bikini bottoms. The seam allowance on the outer fabric should completely cover up the elastic. Pin this in place along the leg openings. On the machine, sew around the folded-over leg openings with a zigzag stitch, pulling the elastic taut and flat so that it lies smoothly against the fabric. This will create the finished and well-fitting hem for your bikini bottoms. Fold the bikini bottoms in half, right sides together, and match up the front and back pieces on the right and left sides. Stitch up the sides using a zigzag machine stitch at 14in (0.64cm) seam allowance. Fold the top edge of the bikini bottoms toward the inside by 14in (0.64cm). Pin in place and sew on the machine with a zigzag stitch. Now you have a one of a kind two-piece bikini to wear next time you hit the beach!
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Pin and baste the lining to the fashion fabric, wrong sides together. Pin elastic into the lining side of both leg openings. Zigzag stitch the elastic into the leg openings. Pull out the basting stitches. Fold and pin the elastic and seam allowance towards the inside at the leg openings. Finish the leg openings with a zigzag stitch. Close up the bikini bottom sides. Hem the top edge. Finished.
Article: Pour 1 cup (240 milliliters) water and cup (60 milliliters) bleach into a container. Add the leaves, and leave them there until they turn white. This will typically take about 20 minutes, but it may take longer for darker or thicker leaves. If you made a lot of skeleton leaves, you may have to work in a few batches for this step. Do not overcrowd the container you are bleaching them in. Fill a clean container with cool to lukewarm water. Dip the leaves into the water, one by one, then set them down onto a paper towel. The water will get rid of any excess bleach and stop the bleaching process If you want the leaves to dry flat, place them between two sheets of paper towel, then stack some heavy books on top of them. If you want more natural-looking leaves, allow them to dry on a paper towel without anything on top. Without anything weighing them down, the leaves will curl and warp slightly as they dry. This process should take about 20 minutes. Mix water with enough food coloring or liquid watercolor to get the shade you want. Soak the leaves in the solution for up to 20 minutes, then lift them out. Rinse them in fresh water, then left them dry using the same method as before: If you want flat leaves, sandwich them between paper towels, then stack books on them. If you want natural leaves, let them dry on a paper towel. Pour your desired colors into small cups or caps. Use a soft, watercolor paintbrush to paint the leaves with the dye. You can paint the leaves a solid color, or you can paint bands to create an ombre effect. Let the leaves dry between two books when you are done. Avoid using brushes with stiff bristles; they can damage the leaf skeletons. Set the leaves down onto a paper towel. Lightly spray them with metallic spray paint. Use a pair of tweezers to lift the leaves up. Transfer them to a clean paper towel, and let them dry. Repeat the process for the other side. Don't let the leaves dry on the spray painted paper towel, or they will stick. Use floral spray paint for even better results.
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Use bleach to turn the leaf skeletons white. Rinse the leaves in fresh water. Allow the leaves to dry. Soak the leaves in food coloring or liquid watercolor for a dyed effect. Paint the leaves with liquid watercolor or food coloring. Spray paint the leaves if you want a metallic effect.
Article: Bralettes typically aren't recommended for people with large breasts because they don't provide a lot of support. A lack of support can become painful if you plan to wear the bralette for more than an hour. Look for a bralette with cups and underwire so you can rock it no matter if you have small, medium, or large breasts. Keep in mind that even a bralette with underwire may not be big enough and provide enough support if you wear a larger cup sizelike a D cup and up. Look for a plain cotton bralette in a solid color. This type of bralette is about as simple and comfortable as you can get. Cotton bralettes are great with a T-shirt, a pair of jeans, and sneakers. Wear a black cotton bralette under a white T-shirt with black denim pants for a day or night look, depending on what accessories you choose. They can also be worn to bed. Lacy bralettes are great for a sexy and feminine look. You can choose a bralette that is trimmed in lace or made almost completely out of lace. This type of bralette would look great under a dress, but it would look just as good under a T-shirt. Put on a lace bralette under a partially unbuttoned button-up shirt with a pair of black pants for a night out. This is a great choice if you want to show off your bralette and style. A patterned bralette should be worn under something that reveals a lot of the bralette or worn as the shirt. Choose a pattern that shows off your personality, whether it be edgy, quirky, or girly. Wear a low cut shirt with a bralette patterned with dinosaurs or bugs for a cute and quirky look. Put on a lace dress with a bralette patterned with flowers for a lovely, feminine look.
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Look for a bralette with cups if you have bigger breasts. Choose a simple cotton bralette for a casual look. Go for a lacy bralette. Try a bralette with a pattern.