Due to a communication error with #1, I found myself alone with plenty of time on my hands for the 4th. What better time to make my Oasis Swimsuit
I had everything I needed (and apparently plenty of time)
I love this material! I over calculated how much I would need, so the navy and white will actually become another suit. But that's for another post ;0)
This lining was interesting to work with. My serger started freaking out and had to be completely un-threaded (is that a word? yes! yes it is) and rethreaded (yes) twice before I could get it to work right with this fabric, but I took control and mastered that slinky material! (victory!)
The plan was to use the picture material for the top and the navy polka dots for the bottoms and all the straps and bands. Due to my miscalculations, I had enough of the top material to do top and bottom, using the dots only for the straps. (which also leaves me plenty of material for another suit)
#theresmycoffee
I have to admit,when I make another one of these suits, I will be going up one size on the top. I did the correct size for my measurements (small) but it is a little too tight for me. Wicked cute! But a little too snug. So my next one will be a medium.
If you struggle with binding (I struggle with everything) you might want to take it slow. There is a LOT of it. The straps are bound to the top then sewn all the way down to create the straps. And tho she made it look so easy even I could do it, that material is creepy when you are sewing such a small edge. I persevered and made that suit mine! I really love the way the top came out.
These will probably be my go to bottoms for any other bathing suit I make. They fit right, stay where I want them to and don't wiggle around when I move.
I don't have the bathing suit body I used to (time and all) but overall I think this is a great suit, with great fit. I can't wait to get to the beach!
On to the next project:
5 Out of 4 Patterns has started a new basic pattern line!
They have, what looks like to me, the perfect tank pattern, and I am on to picking out some fabric, tanks are a staple when the temps are in the 100's and humidity is up to 97%, well tanks and air conditioning, you definitely can't live where I live without the air conditioning!
As if that's not enough, then there is the Sara Everyday Tank Dress. Yes, I bought them both!
Mandy Fitted Tank
psst....it's on sale right now!
Sara Everyday Tank and Dress
ppsssttt.....also on sale!
I am going to start with the Mandy............see you soon!
#IgetBoredISewThings
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