Share 'Swimwear - has anyone tried sewing some?'

Well, if I am going to make any attempt at taking part in Me-Made-June, I've decided I need a swimsuit. Have have fabric http://www.etsy.com/listing/43485273/marimekko-green-pienet-kivet-swimsuit on order and have downloaded the Alison on Burda http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/alison. This is a totally new area for me...anyone out there have tips or crazy enough to give it a try as well?