We have a winner!! Using Kwik Sew 3696, and material of similar stretch to swim wear fabric, I have made my first bathing suit. It fits well and I will be able to wear it on the beach.
(With thanks to Tanit-isis for the wonderful idea a while ago of modelling undies on a pillow for the blog pics!!)
The only adjustments I made to the pattern was to stitch the straps at the top in place,otherwise I felt the top could slip down (not what I want in public) and then added soft moulded bra cups (about $10 from Fabricland) between the outer fabric and the lining to give the top some more shape and support.
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| You can see the difference the moulded cup makes. The right side had the cup in for this pic |
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| Showing the moulded bra cup |
I made view A and also did the little skirt to match.
Now the two pieces of swimwear fabric that I order from Fashion Fabrics Club have arrived and I plan to quickly whip up two more bathing suits fro my Christmas vacation.
Looks great. I love the matching skirt...do you have a holiday planned? Because it isn't beach weather in Ontario!
ReplyDeleteYou don't think it would be suitable for the Polar Bear Dip???
DeleteActually we are off to Cuba at Christmas, so will hopefully will wear it ( and the others planned) on the beach!
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