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Recycled Swimwear ~ My top colour combo selections!

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Recycled Swimwear ~ My top colour combo selections!

It's getting hot in here and I've got swimwear on my mind! I've put together my top suggestions for colour combinations in the recycled swimwear fabric range and matched each one to a swimwear pattern.  Here's to looking cool by the pool!

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Swimwear Sewalong ~ Bikini Bottoms - Part One

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Swimwear Sewalong ~ Bikini Bottoms - Part One

Day 9 of the swimwear sewalong and I've diverted from making my bikini top towards making the bottoms.

I knew with the bikini top that I was approaching a stage where I'd need an overlocker and so I thought while I was threading it up I may as well go ahead and make a start on the briefs.  Briefs are such a quick and satisfying thing to sew!

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Swimwear Sewalong ~ Frame and Cups Assembly

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Swimwear Sewalong ~ Frame and Cups Assembly

Midday on Day 8 of the swimwear sewalong and my bikini top is actually starting to look like something!

I've assembled the frame and even inserted the cups.  This stage is always so exciting - seeing all the little pieces turning into an actual garment.

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