Check out these handmade swimwear posts. Some of these were moms sewing swimsuits for their very first time!
Flamingo Halter Suit by Chelise PatternsonTrio Swim style by Orange Who
Swim Tankini & Skirt by Skirt Fixation
Fruit inspired Swims Suits by Paisley Roots
Reversible Swimsuit by Petite a Petite & Family
One Piece with boy shorts by Falafel and the Bee
And don't forget those swimming accessories!
Easy swimming suit cover-up tutorials by Simple Simon & CoHamerhead Swim Team Bag by Sew Much To Give
1st you'll need a good pattern. Try one of these:
Sew Pony Cosi SuitMalibu one piece by PeekABoo Patterns (PeekABoo Patterns actually has over a dozen swimsuit patterns!)
Swashbuckler Swim Trunks by Patterns For Pirates
Salt Water Swim Trunks by Blank Slate Patterns
Kid Pants/Shorts by Made Everyday
Jalie Boardshorts
Next you'll need some fabric.
If you're sewing for a girl, check out some of these swimwear sources:
The Fabric Fairy Swimwear sectionGirl Charlee spandex
Pink Stripe from Fabric.Com
Peekaboo Pattern Shop Ice Cream Fabric
Yellow Polka Dot
And for a boy you'll need board shorts fabric which is also known as microfiber.
Try these sources for board shorts fabric:Sharks from Peekaboo Pattern Shop
Black from fabric.com
Aqua fabric from Peekaboo Pattern Shop
Chinese dragon from The Fabric Fairy
Woody cars from The Fabric Fairy
Finally, you might need a few special notions:
Swimsuit special elasticPower mesh for under boys shorts
Swimsuit lining
So there you have it! Challenge yourself to make some swimwear...you won't regret it! And then link up what you made to our May Summerwear Challenge.
One of these days, I'll have to do a swimwear post. I've been making them since Grace was three, and she turns eight this month.
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I did my first swimsuit last month. I was looking for something for my daughter and could not find anything that I like in stores. I went on Ebay got my fabric and lining, Etsy for the pattern, Amazon for the swimsuit elastic. I was able to make a tank, skirt, shorts, and rashguard for my daughter. I never did a swimsuit before so I took my time and basted everything carefully before sewing. I am going to make her another set so she can be able to mix and match her suits.
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