I know it is difficult to picture those folded up squares of fabric in final bikini form, so I thought I'd give you a peak at what the other ladies are choosing.
The bottoms button up the side and are in a high waisted cut that is not only classy as sin, but it is also quite slimming. And you can rock the buttoned down look too, if your belly button needs some air. The top is in the style of a 1950s favorite; it ties at the neck and the back and is reversible if you are feeling like switching it up. (Check out the other three bikini listings for more pictures to help you picture your self in one!)
All materials used are up-cycled vintage cotton, so supplies are finite and will change over time. Check back every week or so for new fabric options.
I use vintage cotton bed sheets as fabric because the patterns are beautiful and, well, they just aren't made any more. I also use them because I believe in recycling and repurposing the old and abandoned. The results are neat and unique and environmentally kind.
Bikinis are made in a smoke free environment and all repurposed fabric is scrubbed squeaky clean with an organic, scent free detergent before use.
The cotton gets a little heavy when it is wet, but not so much that it's a nuisance, and the buttons and sound stitching keep it snugly in place through all manor of beach shenanigans. The color of your bikini may fade in chlorine, but hey, you might like the effect, it'll add even more character. Or you know, stay away from chlorine.
If you would like your very own custom made high waisted bikini (a bikini with pockets no less) just pick out two of the available fabrics (a solid and a pattern or a solid and a solid or a pattern and a pattern any thing you want), and send your choices along with your measurements (waist size at its smallest point (right under your rib cage), hip size at their biggest point (that is, around where your butt sticks out the furthest) and bra size (ie: 38b and the like)) in a convo to me.
Your fabric choices are located in the listing "May 2011 fabrics" featured in the shop.
When you measure your self: don't pull the measuring tape tight, let it rest against your skin the way you'd like your clothing to.
There is a bit of a wait list right now (about a month) so if you are on a time crunch, convo me before you buy to make sure I can have it ready for you. .
PS: If you don't have a measuring tape, you can take a piece of string and wrap it around your hips and waist and measure the lengths on a ruler or tape measure. And then you will be a fashion Mcgyver.
Have any questions?
Contact the shop owner.
