Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 15 hours ago

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Is it too late for a swimsuit? The sun is still out so I thought why not!

I loved making this. This swimsuit is on my #makenine2024 list, and something I haven't made before. There were challenges. I took it nice and slow and finished up with a wearable garment... Yay!

Swimsuit Fabrics and Elastics
Swimwear/Active Wear Fabric - 1st For Fabrics - 1stforfabrics.co.uk/product/swimwear-activewear-fabric-star-delight/?mot_tcid=1087d47a-4ddf-484a-bd7a-7361c7674555
Sheer Lining - Oh Sew Crafty - ohsewcrafty.co.uk/search?controller=search&s=powernet
Swimwear Elastic - 1st for Fabrics - 1stforfabrics.co.uk/product/rubber-swimwear-elastic-white-6mm/?mot_tcid=caae7441-8e3d-4394-8f06-dbbf32611abf

Fabric Haul
Dark Teal Twill with Slight Stretch - croftmill.co.uk/italian-cotton-trouser-fabric-emmet-twill-dark
Printed Voile - Tripping - Red - croftmill.co.uk/printed-voile-tripping-red-rayon-cotton-dress

Patterns
Sinclair Indigo One-piece Swimsuit - uk.sinclairpatterns.com/products/indigo-one-piece-swimming-suit-pdf
Pattern Emporium Downtown Jacket - patternemporium.com/products/downtown-jacket-in-regular-roomy-fit-sewing-pattern?srsltid=AfmBOoqRvltfXE6Jtd1MUsRJOkHNTBt22zyo9ciMN9Sii28SnrAIKrIk

00:00 Intro
00:55 What Am I Wearing? Indigo Swimsuit
02:48 Internal View
04:23 Elements - Height
04:44 Elements - Base Size
05:06 Elements - Version
05:24 Elements - Lining Options
05:57 Fabric
06:08 Understanding the Pattern
07:59 My Sizing Options
08:30 Steps List
09:19 Fabric and Lining
10:50 Elastics
12:43 Needle Choice
16:12 Purchases