Sewing swimwear- join me as I sew a swim suit and share tips

⁠​⁠Sewing swimwear - tips and suggestions
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💕Fabrics -
I’ve used this but I think it was about £6 it’s definitely gone up in price
amzn.eu/d/9wxks2e
poundfabrics.co.uk/products/p...
They have lots of plain colours and patterned

[@libbykilpatrick1578]

Great tips Alison, thank you so much for taking the time to do this. Ready now to make my last minute costume. Hope you have a wonderful relaxing holiday XXX

[@SewLikeDotty]

Oooo I’m excited for you let me know how it goes and enjoy that holiday 😊😊😊

[@colettelee3391]

Thanks for a geat vlog on swim suit very helpful, taking the fear away. Have a lovely holiday ❤

[@SewLikeDotty]

You are so welcome hope it helps

[@juliesneap3809]

Loving both the swimsuits Alison, enjoy your holiday 😎🏖️x

[@SewLikeDotty]

Thanks so much 😊

[@EileenR11]

Have a lovely holiday. Thanks for sharing these tips.

[@SewLikeDotty]

Thank you 😊

[@BarbaraParkin]

Thanks for the tips Alison. Always enjoy listening to your vlogs as I don't have any sewing friends its nice to hear you say everything doesn't have to be perfect x

[@SewLikeDotty]

I think it’s best to be honest x

[@jennetthamilton971]

Thanks for the great tips sewing swimwear. I've made my own since i was around 12. I'm sure those first ones weren't great but I loved making them. Actually my first try at making swimwear was when i was 11, and cut my one piece into 2 pieces. I bet my mom wasn't too happy about that! Of course at age 66 my body has changed, so for bottoms i make a high waisted short, with an inseam about 2 or 3 inches. It keeps my bum covered and i can then where a cropped or bikini style top. A suggestion for finding a style you like is to check out swimsuits in thrift stores. You can see how it is put together and also take it apart and use it as pattern, making adjustments where needed.

[@SewLikeDotty]

That’s such a great tip - thank you
I bet your mom wasn’t impressed 😂

[@sarajackson1960]

Thank for this vlog, a great help.

[@SewLikeDotty]

You’re welcome 😊

[@suemacfarlane7372]

It really was helpful, thank you :) Have a lovely break x

[@SewLikeDotty]

Thank you 😊

[@alisonkemp1671]

Thanks for this Alison 😊
Very useful

[@SewLikeDotty]

My pleasure 😊

[@ZeldaSews]

Hi Alison! Great instructions!

[@SewLikeDotty]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

This vlog came at the perfect time for me ❤ 🙏 I’m sewing up cossie No/ 2 and wondering why I left it so long! Thanks for the pep talk vlog 🤣😍🙏💕

[@SewLikeDotty]

Oooo fab can’t wait to see 😊

[@SewingwithDeb]

Hi i tried the rubber elastic last year wasn’t nice i will defo be looking at this one thanks for super vlog and great tips happy hols x

[@SewLikeDotty]

You’re welcome 😊will get back to you on insta with a link to the swim fabric I used as lining from Amazon soon - I’ve also just got some in blue from pound fabrics if you want to check that out xx

[@poppylola44]

Thanks for the great tips & for taking the time to show us your fabulous swimming costume. Have a wonderful holiday x

[@SewLikeDotty]

Thank you! ✈️☀️😊

[@sewing_myhappyplacepauline223]

Some great tips there Alison, thanks for taking the time 😊

[@SewLikeDotty]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

Fabulous and some great tips from the gents.

[@SewLikeDotty]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lovesredsews]

Some fabulous tips Alison, thank you so much for sharing. Your swimsuit fabrics are gorgeous 😻

[@SewLikeDotty]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@emma__sews]

Great tips. I made a @jalie pattern and I now wear it all the time. I was so worried, but it came out great.

[@SewLikeDotty]

😀 that’s great

[@karenwoodhead]

It all makes sense - always wanted to make a swimsuit but I have big boobs and always do a full bust adjustment - not sure I could manage that on a swimming costume. Fascinating vlog, thank you.

[@SewLikeDotty]

I’m a 44DD and the shelf bra works great, you can insert cups too

[@alisonmurray8099]

Thank you for your video, it gave me the push I needed to try a swimsuit. I already had the Amelia pattern from Diby club and some fabric, clear elastic and power mesh so was good to go! I altered the pattern, for length and graded it. Not realising the pattern has 2 darts, eeek. Elastic technique Def improved as I went along and elastic for shelf bra is too low but it's wearable and I'm considering making another!! Thank you, enjoy your hols x

[@SewLikeDotty]

Oh that’s brilliant well done for going for it and it’s so great that you know what to tweet now too 😊

[@AngelaEvers-tj1dg]

Amazing. Looks great. Love your dress. What pattern did you use please.

[@SewLikeDotty]

Is it the flowery dress white pink orange( I’ve just done a few recordings🤦‍♀️) it’s the indigo but with 4 tiers on the skirt

[@victoriaconstantine-cort3091]

xXX👍👍👍