Crafters and/or beach bunnies, help!

Post date: 2018-09-13 12:19:30

I have a new one-piece swimsuit which has no padding or built-in support, and the fabric (while technically lined) is so thin I may as well go topless. I have some inserts that would solve the problem, but how do I attach them to the suit itself? More details within.

I definitely need to affix them somehow, as this is a swimsuit I will be swimming and generally moving around in. My ideas:

1a) Find a waterproof glue or adhesive meant for fabric-on-fabric. I've looked at a few kinds (1,2), but I can't tell if the glue would leak through the very thin lining and outer fabric, resulting in splotches (which would surely look worse that the outline of my nipples) or a visible change in texture. There are a ton of products out there but I have no idea what would be best for this--maybe something meant for silk, lace, or other delicate fabrics? And the tape looks good but reviews are mixed.

2) Gently hand-sew the pads to the suit lining, in a few places (again, not sure if that would show through).

3) Scrap the pads I have and go for something like this instead. These SEEM like they'd work (though I actually don't need the push-up), but again the reviews are mixed.

I got the suit on deep discount, so I can't return it but figure I don't have much to lose. Still, wanted to ask you around to find out if anyone has experience with this situation or any of the solutions before I potentially do something I can't undo, or spend money I don't have to! Thanks in advance.

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