Kwik Sew 3153 – Swimsuit with a shelf-bra lining with elastic, opening in back with a hook closure.
Fabric:
It’s always a good idea to do a muslin first….
Muslin: Floral Poly Spandex from Denver Fabrics
Finished suit: Red Matte Milliskin, Poly Spandex from Spandex House The muslin turned out great! A second go-around is not needed.
Notions: 3/8″ Cotton Swimwear Elastic from Joann’s Fabrics, 1/2″ Plush Elastic from Sew Sassy Fabrics, 3/4″ Swimwear Hook from Joann’s
McCall’s 3566 – Two-piece swimsuit: I will use the tankini and boy shorts pattern…and I just realized there are separate pieces for A, B and C cups. Score!
Fabric: Blue Matte Milliskin, Poly Spandex from Spandex House The fabric arrived and I hate the color….still looking for a replacement. Next time I will order a swatch first!
Notions: 3/8″ Cotton Swimwear Elastic from Joann’s Fabrics, 1/2″ Plush Elastic from Sew Sassy Fabrics
Swimsuit Sewing Resources – I will keep adding to this.
Poly/Spandex Fabric and Lining:
Girl Charlee Fabrics Flirty and fun swimwear prints! (added 6/25/13)
Spandex House
Spandex World
Fashion Fabrics Club
Sew Sassy Fabrics
Books about Swimsuit Sewing:
Singer Sewing with Knits – a little outdated (1992) but still has some good info. and is $4 on Amazon.
Blog Posts about Sewing Swimsuits:
Assorted Notions
Everyday Chaos
Featherty Sews
Vively Online
Creative Chicks on how to keep the straps from falling off
Other Web Resources:
Dive Into Swimsuits Podcast
Looking good Stephanie! I really like that Kwik Sew pattern. I may have to order it. I thought I would just use the KS book and draft my own pattern but why reinvent the wheel? I have a free BurdaStyle suit that I like the front of but want to change that back to like this KS. I may never get started because I keep changing my mind!
I totally love this Kwik Sew pattern. I was so worried that it wouldn't fit, but so far the pattern is right on the money as far as measurements go. I was thinking of drafting my own pattern, too, but I think the extra money spent on this Kwik Sew pattern was worth it.
Hi it's Nicole of The Girl Charlee Team. Thanks for the mention and the link back!!
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