tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post1433605617673498711..comments2023-09-16T05:56:01.927-07:00Comments on Create / Enjoy: Sewing Circle: Make your own swimsuitAdventures in Dressmakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-73375040716709155842014-04-29T13:52:44.987-07:002014-04-29T13:52:44.987-07:00There's the the "Bombshell Swimsuit"...There's the the "Bombshell Swimsuit" pattern by Heather Lou (http://www.store.closetcasefiles.com/patterns/bombshell-swimsuit) that's quite popular for those wanting to sew swimsuits! A lot of people have had good experiences with it and it's something that I want to make soon! She also has a sew-along on her blog from a while ago that's nice to refer to. http://closetcasefiles.com/bombshell-sewalong/Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-91008581967273252742013-08-06T14:27:34.622-07:002013-08-06T14:27:34.622-07:00Hi. Im very self conscious about my back because i...Hi. Im very self conscious about my back because it's... skin sensitive so has a... few dark spots and marks. I've been looking everywhere for a cute swim suit that will cover my back. I finally gave up and just designed one that I LOVE but I have no sewing experience other than sewing up a tear, much less sewing a garment. I'm REEEEAAALLLYYY hoping someone will design it for me. for a reasonable price, no more than US$25... Please. and if you know someone please email me at swimsuitseeker@hotmail.com<br />Thanks So MuchAdventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-29604898300528224112012-12-14T14:36:33.746-08:002012-12-14T14:36:33.746-08:00Oops forgot to put the link. http://strawberrymilk...Oops forgot to put the link. http://strawberrymilkrun.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/free-bikini-pattern.htmlkatherine hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314030133556269765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-13400088343720490412012-12-14T14:36:13.987-08:002012-12-14T14:36:13.987-08:00I have published a free bikini pattern, if anyone ...I have published a free bikini pattern, if anyone would like to try it.katherine hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314030133556269765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-36805224843354060882012-07-17T21:01:28.167-07:002012-07-17T21:01:28.167-07:00Here it is! http://wkdesigner.wordpress.com/2008/0...Here it is! http://wkdesigner.wordpress.com/2008/09/01/bow-tie-bikini/Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-20709006053720881182012-07-17T21:01:20.860-07:002012-07-17T21:01:20.860-07:00Weird, sorry! Here's the correct link: http://...Weird, sorry! Here's the correct link: http://wkdesigner.wordpress.com/2008/09/01/bow-tie-bikini/Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-47070931229079746412012-07-11T16:46:26.924-07:002012-07-11T16:46:26.924-07:00I cant find the blog tutorial for the simple bikin...I cant find the blog tutorial for the simple bikiniAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-36137587523238287852012-07-09T00:39:38.463-07:002012-07-09T00:39:38.463-07:00I'm sorry I think the link of "blog tutor...I'm sorry I think the link of "blog tutorial for a single bikini" may be wrong. It links to Burda...Hélènehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12498323858903577676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-49074690215009640032012-06-26T08:19:35.340-07:002012-06-26T08:19:35.340-07:00Hm, I did just see this McCall's recently... h...Hm, I did just see this McCall's recently... has an underwire and good shape! http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6569-products-22760.php?page_id=118Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-72093609227630754072012-06-20T21:03:43.096-07:002012-06-20T21:03:43.096-07:00hey i was wondering if you knew of any patterns th...hey i was wondering if you knew of any patterns that are like the second one(the one-piece) but a two-piece bikini. with an under-wire.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-86226769327609616832012-05-20T23:57:50.327-07:002012-05-20T23:57:50.327-07:00I am also wanting the vintage type of swimsuit and...I am also wanting the vintage type of swimsuit and haven't been able to find anything. I want to make something like this... http://www.popinaswimwear.com/jantzen-vamp-womens-one-piece-bathing-swimsuit-black-swimwear-c-61-p-1-pr-281.html<br /><br />But I want more support and better colors. Good luck to ya, hopefully one of use will get it!AmbreRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17219744683643445099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-67221481083690282922012-04-13T08:09:45.745-07:002012-04-13T08:09:45.745-07:00Good question! I think it depends on the pattern a...Good question! I think it depends on the pattern and fabric you choose. Read the fine print and if that doesn't give you your answer, sure, try out the all-purpose thread on a sample and see what happens!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-52005696910296501842012-04-12T16:24:03.745-07:002012-04-12T16:24:03.745-07:00do i have to use nylon thread? or can i use poly a...do i have to use nylon thread? or can i use poly all purp. thread on a stretch setting?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09538639489955410190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-88079205723131112722012-03-17T05:11:37.854-07:002012-03-17T05:11:37.854-07:00A swim suit, really bikini, is on my bucket list t...A swim suit, really bikini, is on my bucket list this year. I'm kind of afraid to try except it seems simple. Ill let you know if I ever make one I have a deep turquoise and was looking at a very light turquoise at fashion fabrics.com.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12606369052156751750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-47478789186801307642011-05-28T13:51:41.990-07:002011-05-28T13:51:41.990-07:00Re: the free retro pattern from BurdaStyle (Alison...Re: the free retro pattern from BurdaStyle (<b><a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/alison" rel="nofollow">Alison</a></b>). Novita of <b><a href="http://verypurpleperson.com/2011/05/bathing-suit.html/comment-page-1#comment-67788" rel="nofollow">verypurpleperson</a></b> just made a vey beautiful version ina vivid green - although she did say the instructions were a little tricky :)Claire (aka Seemane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05175575205044308437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-84736819249479801162011-05-28T08:55:16.113-07:002011-05-28T08:55:16.113-07:00Great tips and resources, everyone!!
A couple of ...Great tips and resources, everyone!!<br /><br />A couple of you asked about swimwear lining... I found some for a good price here: http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Swimwear-Lining-Nude-Fabric-Swimwear_stcVVproductId48186849VVcatId539005VVviewprod.htm<br /><br />Hope that helps, and keep the tips coming!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-18648877484069783372011-05-28T08:11:09.950-07:002011-05-28T08:11:09.950-07:00This is an excellent resource! Great job putting i...This is an excellent resource! Great job putting it all together. The patterns you found were exceptionally helpful. I made a swimsuit last year but it didn't turn out great. So this year I'm going to make another one- after learning from my mistakes. The community college nearby has a three week summer class all about sewing swimsuits that I'm going to in a few weeks. Hey, its free and I'm sure it will be somewhat helpful.<br /><br />A few things:<br /><br />DO NOT try that Burdastyle bathing suit (the second one down, one piece retro style)! It's free, and I can see why. Just don't try it. It's so poorly designed that you'll go bonkers trying to do it.<br /><br />You'll want to use braided swimwear elastic.They sell this online or you can probably find it at a local fabric store. I've been to a few JoAnn's and only about 1 in 5 has it (personally I'm pretty disillusioned with JoAnn). Make sure it says swimwear elastic- don't use regular elastic. Just trust me, it won't be pretty once you get it wet a few times. Also, you can use rubber elastic but it's NOT forgiving at all.<br /> <br />The common size is actually 3/8" for most of the suit, and possibly 1/4" for other odd places.<br /><br />Patternschool.com is AMAZING. I drafted my swimsuit pattern using Adobe Illustrator using it. However, I did a few things wrong when creating it so mine wasn't great. But it is an amazing resource and wealth of knowledge.<br /><br />Hope this helps!Dana Bradshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14973515790101606199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-91579097360602328512011-05-28T05:13:21.263-07:002011-05-28T05:13:21.263-07:00Does anyone know a source for a less stretchy swim...Does anyone know a source for a less stretchy swim suit material? More like the nylons they use in Mens swim trunks? I have looked for some thing like this to make a suit with as I want to make a more vintage style suit using a zipper but alas I can not seem to find these available to general public.Living Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00707910115390904845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-82878173933571296132011-05-27T14:21:20.970-07:002011-05-27T14:21:20.970-07:00To draft your own swimwear/stretch patterns you ne...To draft your own swimwear/stretch patterns you need this site ! <b><a href="http://www.patternschool.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.patternschool.com/</a></b><br />http://www.patternschool.com/ :)Claire (aka Seemane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05175575205044308437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-70499032058123552452011-05-27T14:00:12.328-07:002011-05-27T14:00:12.328-07:00I am about to give bikini making a try for my daug...I am about to give bikini making a try for my daughter. This video is informative on fitting and drafting: http://youtu.be/X4zbb2d3lCI<br />Any good sources for quality lining?<br />I also have a couple Kwik Sew patterns I am going to try.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378489018825744806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-51011965452708458022011-05-27T13:08:18.848-07:002011-05-27T13:08:18.848-07:00I've got a bikini pattern that I'm itching...I've got a bikini pattern that I'm itching to make and I've got lovely fabric to make it in the only problem is I'm struggling to find lining fabric here in the uk, but this post has made me more determined to find some.sarahhttp://fashbrickroad.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-43271854253869328652011-05-27T12:15:48.992-07:002011-05-27T12:15:48.992-07:00I'm scared to try something like this!!! When ...I'm scared to try something like this!!! When I end up doing clothes I end up in tears. <br /><br />I love vintage swimsuits as well!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05558680174328336753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-62998650600361008112011-05-27T11:51:31.941-07:002011-05-27T11:51:31.941-07:00Ooooo...I've been wanting to make a vintage st...Ooooo...I've been wanting to make a vintage style swimsuit, because I can't find one that I can afford :) I also can't find a pattenr for the life of me. Well, not one that is vintagey enough, I guess. I have a remnant of a stretch jersey, and I was thinking about using that for mine. After reading this, I might jut try...aurorahttp://aurorascreations.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-5385832404812193762011-05-27T11:42:00.887-07:002011-05-27T11:42:00.887-07:00Jalie makes swimwear patterns, too. http://www.ja...Jalie makes swimwear patterns, too. http://www.jalie.com/sports-apparel/swimming.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-3787754773625520002011-05-27T10:35:32.285-07:002011-05-27T10:35:32.285-07:00This post is just in time!!! I bought some swimsui...This post is just in time!!! I bought some swimsuit fabric a month ago and want to make my own swimsuit.. I have a pattern in my head somewhere but I didn't know where to go from there... like which needles and lining and thread.. and here I am reading your post! Perfect timing!! Thank you so much!!!!Yelena's Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00552438787106371955noreply@blogger.com