Problem: Article: Straight stitch the pieces in place on your machine, 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) away from the cut edge on all sides. Use a long basting stitch that you will later remove. The basting stitch is useful for holding all of the pieces together but isn't necessary for the finished garment.  Use a contrasting color for the basting stitch so that it's easy to see when you go to remove it later. Measure 2 lengths of 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm) wide cotton swimwear elastic that are about 2 in (5.1 cm) shorter than the entire leg opening. On one leg opening, align the edge of an elastic piece with the cut edge of the fabric and pin in place. The elastic should be tighter on the back side of the bikini bottoms so that it will stay in place around the back of your body. Repeat so that both leg openings have elastic.  The elastic needs to be slightly shorter than the leg opening so it stays secure and creates the right shape. You can adjust this to your preferences by using a longer or shorter piece of elastic. When pinning, place one pin at each end, and one in the center, leaving a little less elastic in the back than in the front. Then, place pins at the halfway points between the existing pins until the whole piece of elastic is positioned securely. Keep the edges of the outer fabric, lining, and elastic lined up and hold the pieces taught while you run them through the machine. You'll probably need to stretch out the elastic slightly so that it lies flat on top of the fabric. Do this for the right and left leg openings. Remove the straight basting stitches with a seam ripper.  Make sure that all traces of the basting stitches are taken out, and be careful not to snag the fabrics while you do this. Discard the basting threads. Fold the entire width of the elastic once over, towards the inside of the bikini bottoms. The seam allowance on the outer fabric should completely cover up the elastic. Pin this in place along the leg openings. On the machine, sew around the folded-over leg openings with a zigzag stitch, pulling the elastic taut and flat so that it lies smoothly against the fabric. This will create the finished and well-fitting hem for your bikini bottoms. Fold the bikini bottoms in half, right sides together, and match up the front and back pieces on the right and left sides. Stitch up the sides using a zigzag machine stitch at 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm) seam allowance. Fold the top edge of the bikini bottoms toward the inside by 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm). Pin in place and sew on the machine with a zigzag stitch. Now you have a one of a kind two-piece bikini to wear next time you hit the beach!
Summary: Pin and baste the lining to the fashion fabric, wrong sides together. Pin elastic into the lining side of both leg openings. Zigzag stitch the elastic into the leg openings. Pull out the basting stitches. Fold and pin the elastic and seam allowance towards the inside at the leg openings. Finish the leg openings with a zigzag stitch. Close up the bikini bottom sides. Hem the top edge. Finished.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Some people with sensitive skin can have allergic reactions to the chemicals in hair removal, or depilatory creams. To make sure you aren’t allergic to the cream you’ve chosen, dab a small amount onto your skin. Try somewhere like your ankle or arm. If you have no reaction after a few moments of the product being on your skin, you should be fine to use that product.  Red skin, a rash, or intense itchiness are all signs of an allergic reaction.  Always check the warning labels and ingredient lists on any skin product you use before using them. Since your underarms are particularly sensitive, choose a product that is specifically labeled and made for use on sensitive skin. Some depilatory cream brands offer specific creams for underarms and bikini areas, so try one of these. This will reduce the risk of skin irritation when you use the product. Even if you choose a product for sensitive skin, it’s still a good idea to do the allergy test prior to using it. You want to make sure you don’t have any lotion, deodorant, antiperspirant or skin oils on your skin when you apply the cream. This will ensure there is nothing acting as a barrier between the cream and your skin. Use a gentle soap when washing to make sure all products and oils are removed from the skin. You will also want to make sure you don’t have any cuts in the area you’ll be applying the cream. This can be very uncomfortable and cause a stinging sensation. Make sure not to rub the cream in. Instead, dab it over your skin and make sure you cover all the hair you want to remove. Use a thick enough layer to fully cover the area. The cream you bought may have come with a special spatula for spreading and removing, so you can use that. Or, you can use a wooden tongue depressor or put on a plastic glove and use your hand. You can spread the cream with your bare hand, but you will want to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water promptly after finishing. The label will specify how long to leave the cream on before wiping it off, and you should follow those instructions completely. Don’t keep track of the time in your head--use a watch or timer to make sure you leave it on for the exact amount of time. Leaving it on longer could result in skin irritation. Using the spatula that came with your cream, or with a washcloth, apply firm pressure and wipe the cream away. Use a downward motion. Make sure you apply even pressure when wiping away the cream, as this will remove both the cream and the hair in one motion. Extra rubbing could cause unnecessary irritation. If you have any kind of negative reaction during the time the cream is on your skin, remove it. Burning, excessive or painful itching, or a rash are all signs of an allergic reaction. Even if you did a test patch somewhere else on your skin and had no reaction, it’s still a good idea to remove the cream if it causes a reaction when you use it. Using warm water, rinse all the excess cream off of your skin. Make sure all the cream comes off. You don’t want any lingering and causing skin irritation or burning from staying on too long. You don’t necessarily need to use soap, but you can if you feel you need to. Or, if the directions on the label call for using soap to wash off the cream, follow those instructions. Be careful not to rub your skin too harshly with washcloths or loofahs when rinsing the cream away. Your skin may be a little sensitive from using the cream, and doing so may cause irritation. Some depilatory creams will come with a lotion to apply after using the cream. If yours did, use that cream and apply a generous amount. If your depilatory cream did not come with an after-lotion, you can use a mild moisturizing lotion you have on hand. Consider using one that is unscented to refrain from applying any unnecessary extra chemicals to your skin.
Summary:
Make sure you are not allergic to the cream. Use a depilatory cream made for sensitive skin. Wash and dry skin before using the cream. Apply the cream in a thick layer. Follow all directions on the label. Remove the cream. Rinse and dry your skin. Apply an after-lotion.