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Swimwear Sewalong ~ Frame and Cups Assembly

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...

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...

Swimwear Sewalong ~ Cups Completed

Swimwear Sewalong ~ Cups Completed

Day 6 of the swimwear sewalong and I have two completed cups. I like how the contrast white binding came out.  I think it lends a nice bit of detail and...

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Swimwear Sewalong ~ Cups Completed

Day 6 of the swimwear sewalong and I have two completed cups. I like how the contrast white binding came out.  I think it lends a nice bit of detail and...

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Swimwear Sewalong ~ Cutting Out

Swimwear Sewalong ~ Cutting Out

Day two of the swimwear sewalong and I've managed to cut out my bikini top and bottoms. How are you getting on with your swimwear sewing?  Have you made it...

Swimwear Sewalong ~ Cutting Out

Day two of the swimwear sewalong and I've managed to cut out my bikini top and bottoms. How are you getting on with your swimwear sewing?  Have you made it...

Swimwear Sewalong ~ Pattern Adjustments

Swimwear Sewalong ~ Pattern Adjustments

If you are sewing along using a swimwear specific pattern then happy days, you can just jump right in to cutting out! If, like me, you are converting bra and...

Swimwear Sewalong ~ Pattern Adjustments

If you are sewing along using a swimwear specific pattern then happy days, you can just jump right in to cutting out! If, like me, you are converting bra and...

Swimwear Inspiration

Swimwear Inspiration

Well, Im pretty much convinced that I need to make all 10 of these swimsuits!  I think I'll start with the one I have planned for the sewalong and see...

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Swimwear Inspiration

Well, Im pretty much convinced that I need to make all 10 of these swimsuits!  I think I'll start with the one I have planned for the sewalong and see...

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Swimwear Sewalong ~ Materials

Swimwear Sewalong ~ Materials

Sewing your own swimwear is incredibly satisfying.  The ideal result is togs (that's kiwi slang for swimwear to any non New Zealanders reading) that fit perfectly - both your style...

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Swimwear Sewalong ~ Materials

Sewing your own swimwear is incredibly satisfying.  The ideal result is togs (that's kiwi slang for swimwear to any non New Zealanders reading) that fit perfectly - both your style...

3 comments