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It will teach everything from the basics, to tricks of the trade. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpandex Simplified: Fitness and BodyBuilding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e will prepare the reader to design and make almost any design of posing suit or routine costume imaginable \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiven the cost of decent competition bikinis, this manual can more than pay for itself with the savings from just one project.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe entire book is written completely in laymans' terms and carefully explained, step by step. Only basic sewing knowledge and talent is required. 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