1. Bow-Embellished

Looking to give an old pair of bikinis a sweet and sultry update? One way to do that is to sew a bow onto either the top or the back of the bottom. If your bikini is not printed, I suggest that you go the color-blocking route. Choose a bow in a color that beautifully clashes with the hue of your bikini.

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2. Bandeau

This DIY bikini is a simple sewing project. And it looks so easy to do, too. If you have some time before you hit the beach, I bet you can sew a batch of these to give to friends and family.

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3. Braided Bandeau

The project after the link is a bikini makeover involving a bandeau. What you will do, basically, is add braided straps to a bandeau top. From personal sewing experience, braided straps make a piece of clothing look 10x cuter. And on a bikini, I reckon, they'd be Boho fabulous!

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4. Printed Fringe

For this particular DIY bikini tutorial, you will be testing your artistic skills. This is also great for those who like to try current print trends, such as Aztec, floral, geometric, and others. Take note, though, that with this bikini, dipping in the water might not be advisable. This is simply for trotting by the shore.

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5. Easy Fringe

This bikini DIY will also give you a flirty fringe style. This is much easier to do compared to the previous DIY, though, because it will not require any drawing. Basically, you will sew fringes along the top part of your bikini and that's it.

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6. Cut-out

This is an easy way to give a plain and tired bikini's style an update. Take an old bikini top, make cut-out patterns along the top, cut, and then seal with fabric glue. It's that simple!

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7. Infinity Bikini

This is my favorite from this list of DIY bikinis. It's clever, simple, and very stylish. Not only is this very easy to do, it will also give you plenty of options as far as styling goes. You can wear it as a simple bandeau, as a bandeau with a twist style, or with halter type straps.

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8. High-Waisted

If you love all things vintage, this DIY high-waisted bikini is sure to be right up your alley. The basic material used here was a one-piece bathing suit. The upper section was cut off and elastic was added to the remaining bottom. The result: this cute vintage-inspired and beach-perfect bottom!

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9. Beaded

How chic is this bikini? I love the sweet neutral colors and the added texture of the beads. For this DIY, you will also need an old pair of bikini. You add beads and turn it into something stylish and fabulous for the beach.

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I hope that these inspire you to get crafting before heading out to the beach. Got other ideas for a DIY bikini? Share them with us; don't be shy.