10 Swimsuit DIYS you don't want to miss | Spoonflower Blog

Whether you’re all about the bikini, tankini or one piece, there’s one thing that’s true : This summer, it’s all about the me-made swimsuit. With options to customize your suit through style, surface pattern (Have you seen the 500,000+ options in the Marketplace?) and fabric type (Did you know our Sport Lycra is swimsuit approved?), how could you not give these 10 DIY swimsuit projects a try? 

1. The RiRi swimsuit in May’s issue of Sew Sew Def Mag is the flattering (and functional!) one piece bathing suit you’ve been looking for!

The RiRi swimsuit by Sew Sew Def Mag is the one piece you've been looking for | Spoonflower Blog
RiRi Swimsuit | Alexia Sotelo

2. Ready for a change? Refashion your one-piece swimsuit into a high waisted two-piece with this easy DIY.

Refashion a one-piece swimsuit into a retro inspired bikini | Spoonflower Blog
Refashion a one-piece swimsuit into a retro inspired bikini bottom | Sew Chrissy

3. A few quick alterations will turn this DIY leotard into a swimsuit in no time.

Double duty : This leotard pattern can be modified into a swimsuit | Spoonflower Blog
Double duty : This leotard pattern can be modified into a swimsuit | Shwin & Shwin

4. The pop of color in this Sophie Swimsuit is giving us major floral inspiration!

The Sophie Swimsuit | Spoonflower Blog
The Sophie Swimsuit | La Merercie

5. This Burda Style 3-part sew-along is “one in a melon”.

The Alison swimsuit sew-along | Spoonflower Blog
Get your daily serving of fruit with the Alison sew-along | Burda Style

6. Who says your lingerie should only be underneath your clothes! Learn how to revamp a bra pattern to get beach babe ready.

See how to revamp a bra into a swimsuit | Spoonflower Blog
See how to revamp a bra into a swimsuit! | Ohhh Lulu | Featured design-Lush Tropical Floral by Crystal_Walen

7. Suit up in a mesh one piece swimsuit. Bonus : it doubles as a bodysuit!

Make your own mesh swimsuit | Spoonflower Blog
Will you rock a mesh swimsuit this summer? | Redesign Your Clothes

8. Give a nod to the ’50s with a flattering yet modest swimsuit.

The Bombshell Swimsuit by Closet Case Patterns | Spoonflower Blog
Be a vintage vixen in the Bombshell Swimsuit | Theresa Rizzuto

9. Once you master swimwear basics, making your next DIY swimsuit will be a walk in the park stroll on the beach.

Master the art of swimwear by learning the basics | Spoonflower Blog
Master a me-made swimsuit with the basics | Colette Patterns

10. Unicorns and mermaids. Need we say anymore about this playful Soma Swimsuit by Papercut Patterns?

The Soma Swimsuit in The Mermaid and the Unicorn by ceciliamok | Spoonflower Blog
The Tale of Two Somas | Katie Makes a Dress

Beach Babe Bonus

Layer up in an easy beach coverup (achieve sheer perfection with our Chiffon). Pom poms are a must!

Merrick's Art beach coverup | Spoonflower Blog
Layer up with a DIY beach coverup | Merrick’s Art

Now that you’ve seen some of our top picks for a me-made summer, what will you be making for your next beach getaway or backyard sprinkler adventure? Find even more summer project ideas here!