Rash Guards are fantastic for full-coverage protection from the sun. However, I want to be able to wear it without an additional bikini or bra top underneath. It is simple to add your own support in the form of a shelf bra with cups. Here is how to easily add bra cups to your own rash guard pattern.
For this tutorial, I will be using the Made for Mermaids Reagan Rash Guard (Affiliate Link here), but you can use any pattern you would like and follow the same concept. The full video tutorial can be found below or read on for the written instructions.
-Rash Guard Pattern found here
-Swim Fabric and Swim Lining Fabric (I am using this gorgeous abstract print from DenverFabrics.com and my swim lining was purchased at Joann, linked here.)
-Scissors or rotary cutter
-Bra Swim Cups ( I purchased this set from Amazon) Pads without extra padding here
–Elastic 1-1.5 inches wide based on preference for shelf bra
-Sewing machine, thread, needle
Favorite Pattern Weights from Thanks I Made Them
You can see here (or hopefully you can’t really notice 🙂 that the side seam pulls in slightly where you added the shelf bra elastic. It is a slight pull that may be more noticeable in a solid fabric, but I do not feel it is that noticeable.
By adding this shelf bra and cups I feel confident to wear this on its own without added sports bar or bikini top underneath. It provides support and coverage while still being incredibly comfortable. You can apply this same tutorial for fitted bodices in dresses and tops that you want to add cups and shelf bras to and not have to wear a regular bra.
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Until Next Time,
Happy Sewing
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