Blog — swimwear sewalong

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!

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.

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 will match well with the bottoms without being too restrictive should I wish to pair it with something else.

How far did you made it for Day 6 of the #swimwearsewalong?

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 to the cutting out stage or maybe you have powered on to sewing?  When all laid out it always looks like so many pieces to work with but I find it so satisfying that swimwear (and lingerie) can be made with so little fabric.

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 underwear patterns then there will be a few changes you may need to make in order to convert them to swimwear.