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Tortoise Shell Bodysuit

Here’s a variation on the basic diamond pattern “rope
dress” popular in basic Japanese Shibari bondage. The
version shown here uses simple overhand knots, but you
could use the Double Coin Knot just as well for a more
decorative piece. The Tortoise Shell is more than a pretty
piece. It makes a wonderfully functional torso harness that’s
rich with hand holds for grabbing your partner. Plus, it still
maintains accessibility for even more fun ideas.

Rope length: 50 to 80 feet
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Rope diameter: / 8 inch to / 16 inch

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Start with the middle of the Just below the breast line, Tie two more knots, each at Bring both ropes under the
rope around the back of tie a Square Knot or a an equal distance down crotch and up the back.
your partner’s neck. (Come Double Coin Knot or even a along the front. Thread them under the rope
on, you should know this Cross Knot. that’s around the neck,
by now!) pulling the ends through.

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Pull each rope off to its own and begin winding each After about four or five turns, Coming from under the
respective side… rope around itself, so that it tie the ropes together with arms, thread each rope
looks kind of like a noose. an overhand knot. Make under the vertical ropes at
Each rope should be wound sure both rope ends come the front, above the first
from the inside to the outside out on top of (not under) the knot. Then pull them back
(in opposite directions). vertical ropes. under the armpits.

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