It's that time when I post about sewing swimmers for myself. I've been procrastinating about this for a few weeks. I don't find it terribly easy taking photos of myself wearing swimmers, but I am proud of them and they look good and I am happy to show all of my makes here.
For these swimmers I used
Kwik Sew 3609 and
Kwik Sew 3416.
As you can see, not only did I use the top from 3609 and the bottom from 3416, but I also added some gathers to the front. This wasn't hard to do and it has worn well in the water, but they do sag a little when wet. I think for my next pair I will add side paneling
like my previous swimmers, and only gather the center section, similar to
these swimmers from Seafolly.
For my own records I also added a little to the backside for coverage, added about an inch to the length of the torso and had to take in the side seams at the bust a little. Next time I will also use thicker swim cups, which I have only ever found at Tessuti. Any suggestions for where else I can find them?
These are by far my best finished swimmers to date and are only a muslin to test this pattern before I cut into
this lovely swim fabric from Tessuti - so more will follow!
I hope you have a great week!
They look great! Love your Tessuti fabric. I have those Seafolly bathers (in navy) and they are sooo comfy and make me look thinner than I actually am - there is some magic going on. Btw, I sent you an email.
ReplyDeleteThey look fabulous! You are a babe!
ReplyDeleteGreat work! Can't wait to see the version in the botanical/floral print.
ReplyDeleteThanks - you are to kind!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rach, My sister also has the Seafolly ones, so I've seen how good they are. Thanks for the email.
ReplyDeleteYou look great in your cossies - of course you should post them on your blog! Metro Fabrics across the road from IKEA in Tempe has a big variety of bra making stuff so they might have what you want. Customer service is pretty poor though
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristy. I have been there before, but I just never have time to get there. I'll try to check it out though. Did you get an email about Friday? Are you going?
ReplyDeleteThese turned out really well. I've been adding more to my swimsuit too. Gravity 1: me 0
ReplyDeleteToo funny Maria :)
ReplyDeleteYou mean to the a Brother sewing machine launch? Yes I am going, I was hoping that some other bloggers I know are coming too! Will I see you there?
ReplyDeleteYes I'll be there. I'm heading to Tessuti first to pick up swim cups, then I'll head over. I'm so glad you are coming. I get a little funny walking into a room if I don't know someone :)
ReplyDeleteThey're pretty darn fabulous! Lovely sewing as always :)
ReplyDeleteThey turned out really lovely! I really like the gathers. I need to make a new swim suit but have been putting it off!
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