Make your own adjustable bikini bottoms for pole, dance, swim, festivals or your handmade stretchwear wardrobe.
The Poppy bottoms are tiny, cheeky and made for sparkle — featuring adjustable side straps, ring details and a scrunch bum finish to shape and gather the back. They’re perfect if you want to create your own custom-fit bottoms with that playful polewear and swimwear feel.
In this pattern, you’ll learn how to make adjustable straps and sew a scrunch bum detail, giving your handmade bottoms a more personalised fit and a flattering gathered finish.
What’s included
- A4 print-at-home PDF pattern
- US Letter print-at-home PDF pattern
- A0 copyshop PDF pattern
- Layered sizing
- Sizes XXS–XXXL
- Quick step guide
- Adjustable strap sewing guidance
- Scrunch bum sewing guidance
- Fabric and cutting guidance
- Free YouTube tutorial
Skill level
Designed for confident sewists who are comfortable sewing stretch fabrics and ready to work with straps, rings, sliders and detailed finishing.
Fabric suggestions
Best made in stretch fabrics like swim lycra, dancewear lycra, stretch velvet, holographic lycra, stretch sequin fabric or performance stretch fabrics.
Make it your way
Sew them in sequins for stage sparkle.
Make them in swim lycra for beach days.
Play with contrast straps and binding.
Add rings, sliders, crystals or your own custom finish.
Pair them with a matching handmade crop or bikini top.
Because you don’t need to buy what brands sell — you can make it yourself.
This is a digital PDF sewing pattern and will be emailed to you instantly
Before you sew
Description
Sewing pattern (if purchasing a bundle you will receive all patterns in the bundle) in both PDF & US Letter format with requirements guide
Can I purchase in my own currency
Yes you can, top right of this page is a currency converter to help you purchase in your currency
How to Print
To print, set printer settings at 100%
Video Tutorial
What material can I use
All 2-4 way fabric that has 10-20% stretch
Is there a reference guide included
Yes, your down load will come with a reference guide on what you'll need for your sewing project
What level sewing
Suitable for all levels, watch the beginner friendly sewing tutorial provided if you're unsure.