Swimwear - has anyone tried sewing some? - The Sew Weekly Sewing Circle2024-03-29T00:56:07Zhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/forum/topics/swimwear-has-anyone-tried?commentId=6365347%3AComment%3A35046&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks! Well, to get the dres…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-06-28:6365347:Comment:634372011-06-28T03:46:10.778ZLuchahttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/LuchaSuarez
Thanks! Well, to get the dress look i did trace out a second front piece and made it longer by about 4 inches than the actual front pattern piece. I made the bottom of that straight across, then ruched it and sewed it to the front piece. Then I joined the front, which is now 2 pieces, to the back piece.
Thanks! Well, to get the dress look i did trace out a second front piece and made it longer by about 4 inches than the actual front pattern piece. I made the bottom of that straight across, then ruched it and sewed it to the front piece. Then I joined the front, which is now 2 pieces, to the back piece. It looks great. Thank you for…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-06-24:6365347:Comment:628372011-06-24T21:27:17.951ZShannon Gruber Burchardhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/ShannonGruberBurchard
It looks great. Thank you for sharing. Just wondering, did you basically double up the front to make the 'dress' version?
It looks great. Thank you for sharing. Just wondering, did you basically double up the front to make the 'dress' version? I just made this swimsuit! I…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-06-24:6365347:Comment:626562011-06-24T21:13:56.732ZLuchahttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/LuchaSuarez
<p>I just made this swimsuit! I changed it up a bit, you can check it out in my studio on burdastyle, my member name is Mamadiosa. The instructions were very incomplete but it is do-able. You kind of have to play around with it a bit. I wrote a pretty detailed description of how I went about it. But there are some great tutorials out there that can help.…</p>
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<p>I just made this swimsuit! I changed it up a bit, you can check it out in my studio on burdastyle, my member name is Mamadiosa. The instructions were very incomplete but it is do-able. You kind of have to play around with it a bit. I wrote a pretty detailed description of how I went about it. But there are some great tutorials out there that can help.</p>
<p><a href="http://myheartsdebacle.blogspot.com/2010/05/alison-bathing-suit.html">http://myheartsdebacle.blogspot.com/2010/05/alison-bathing-suit.html</a></p>
<p>like this one!</p> Nice pattern. I habe done som…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-22:6365347:Comment:383152011-05-22T09:03:42.830ZMeagylovehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/Meagylove
Nice pattern. I habe done some leotard sewing but never attempted swimwear. My tip is to check the elastic for the leg opening on yourself rather than following the following the elastic length recommended in the pattern. Must have a nice fit around the leg to keep everything in !!! :-)
Nice pattern. I habe done some leotard sewing but never attempted swimwear. My tip is to check the elastic for the leg opening on yourself rather than following the following the elastic length recommended in the pattern. Must have a nice fit around the leg to keep everything in !!! :-) I finished an Alison back in…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-19:6365347:Comment:352492011-05-19T16:27:17.494ZKatelynhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/Katelyn
I finished an Alison back in November. It was one of the most frustrating patterns I've every worked with, and would not recommend it. And just throw away the instructions--they're worthless! In the end, it worked out and looks cute, but I'd recommend a couple of things: 1) the leg openings are pretty small (particularly if you put in elastic) 2) The ruched top section should have elastic applied on the underbust so that it stays in place. I later decided to make an "alison" inspired…
I finished an Alison back in November. It was one of the most frustrating patterns I've every worked with, and would not recommend it. And just throw away the instructions--they're worthless! In the end, it worked out and looks cute, but I'd recommend a couple of things: 1) the leg openings are pretty small (particularly if you put in elastic) 2) The ruched top section should have elastic applied on the underbust so that it stays in place. I later decided to make an "alison" inspired suit, and created a pattern from instructions on <a href="http://www.patternschool.com/" target="_blank">http://www.patternschool.com/</a>. I would highly recommend going this route. In the end making my own pattern and sewing up the suit took less time than dealing with the beast of the alison pattern.<br/> Thanks for all the tips and e…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-19:6365347:Comment:350462011-05-19T13:59:15.855ZShannon Gruber Burchardhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/ShannonGruberBurchard
Thanks for all the tips and encouragement. The supplies are on their way, so I'll post how it goes.
Thanks for all the tips and encouragement. The supplies are on their way, so I'll post how it goes. Hi Ladies,
Meg made a bathin…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-19:6365347:Comment:353102011-05-19T12:27:11.692ZCathehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/cathe
Hi Ladies,<br />
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Meg made a bathing suit a few weeks ago, here's the link: <a href="http://circle.sewweekly.com/photo/retro-summertime-bathing-suit-1?context=latest" target="_blank">http://circle.sewweekly.com/photo/retro-summertime-bathing-suit-1?context=latest</a><br />
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She might have some good insight!
Hi Ladies,<br />
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Meg made a bathing suit a few weeks ago, here's the link: <a href="http://circle.sewweekly.com/photo/retro-summertime-bathing-suit-1?context=latest" target="_blank">http://circle.sewweekly.com/photo/retro-summertime-bathing-suit-1?context=latest</a><br />
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She might have some good insight! Oh, I've been wanting to try…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-19:6365347:Comment:350322011-05-19T07:53:51.526ZKathttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/Kat
Oh, I've been wanting to try that pattern! Would love to hear how it goes for you. :-)
Oh, I've been wanting to try that pattern! Would love to hear how it goes for you. :-) I have made the Alison a coup…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-19:6365347:Comment:352052011-05-19T06:21:37.862ZDebbyhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/DebbyHill
I have made the Alison a couple of times for my daughter who has used it more for dancing in as a leotard. It was a fairly easy pattern but you do have to think how the pieces go together because the instructions aren't as clear as they could be. Let me know if you need any more help.
I have made the Alison a couple of times for my daughter who has used it more for dancing in as a leotard. It was a fairly easy pattern but you do have to think how the pieces go together because the instructions aren't as clear as they could be. Let me know if you need any more help. Ali from The Wardrobe Reimagi…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-18:6365347:Comment:348712011-05-18T23:16:10.501ZSarahhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/Sarah
Ali from <a href="http://wardrobereimagined.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Wardrobe Reimagined</a> made that same suit last year and it <a href="http://wardrobereimagined.blogspot.com/2010/08/final-essential-poolside-pretty.html" target="_blank">turned out great</a>!
Ali from <a href="http://wardrobereimagined.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Wardrobe Reimagined</a> made that same suit last year and it <a href="http://wardrobereimagined.blogspot.com/2010/08/final-essential-poolside-pretty.html" target="_blank">turned out great</a>!