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How To Upcycle A Swimming Suit

"Learn how to upcycle a swimming suit for kids. It’s a great way to save money and reuse adult swimming suits that aren’t being used. I often find nice men’s swim trunks and women’s swimming suits at the thrift store that don’t look like they’ve ever been worn. I’m usually the one swimming with the kids and I go through a fair amount of swimming suits. There are parts of the swimming suit that are worn out, and there are parts that don’t look used at all. I love to be able to reuse the fabric that still looks nice. Something I’ve always done for my kids is upcycle a swimming suit to make a new one for them. My kids essentially live in swimming suits all summer, so they need several in rotation to make them all last."
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