I'm really looking forward to it, as we are renting a beach house with my sister and brother in law over New Years, I plan to swim as much as possible, hence the need for new swimmer.
I've always wanted to make some bathers as I find the fit on my lower half so hard, last time we had a beach holiday, I planned on spending big bucks on good quality swimmers, I tried 4 different shops, all different types of bathers but nothing made me feel comfortable, which to me is more important than looking good.
As I want to use my class time wisely, I'm thinking about making a one piece, as the fitting might be easier? I'm very drawn to the Mrs Depew pattern (last image), as I think the grading won't be so much of an issue on my pear shaped figure. The one thing I'm wary about is I haven't seen any made up, there are thousands of sewing blogs out there and if no one has made one and blogged it, well in my experience its not good thing.
I have the first three patterns at home, but I'm willing to go another direction if I can find the right pattern.
Do you have any suggestions of good swim wear patterns with a vintage feel? Any advice or tips, would be greatly appreciated.
Kat
Oooh, I'm looking forward to seeing you do this - I just got M6569 to attempt a pair of bathers for summer as well, just got to order the laminated foam for the interfacing/bodice and I'll be ready to go once I build up enough courage! I don't know if you saw Dixie DIY's swimsuit sew along that just finished? Thats what got me interested in it.
ReplyDeleteYes I did see that, but I've been interested long before that. :)
DeleteWhere did you order the laminated foam from?
What a great class to take! I'd love to make my own swimmers so I'd love to see what you make and how you go. Sadly no advice though.
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting to take this class for more than a year - so come hell or high water I'll be there. I just hope its lives up to my expectations! :)
Deleteooh I like that last pattern! I want to try and make a pair of swimmers. I wonder if there are any classes like this around where I live.
ReplyDeleteHave you seen Meg the grand's version on Miss Depew swimmers, they look really good, it inspires me to buy the pattern lol.
DeleteHi...BurdaStyle has a free download pattern for a vintage style one piece, it's called the Alison suit. (I tried to paste the link but it's not working for me!). I've read a few blog posts about cossie making....most have reported a good experience! Great that you've found a course to do! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThank Cherrypix, I like the front of the Alison but the low cut back doesn't really appeal, plus I'm not a fan of taping patterns together - I'm too lazy!
DeleteI'll be interested to see how you find the class, swimwear is just still something that boggles the mind for me...if a mistake is made and the wardrobe malfunctions... High risk in swimwear! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI loved making the Mrs Depew pattern! here's my version and all of my notes: http://megthegrand.blogspot.com/2012/06/sew-weekly-challenge-v-c-t-i-o-n-in.html
ReplyDeleteI cannot recommend it enough, but there is a zipper involved and it really does help with the fit!
I also have your second pattern cut out, but as it is just getting chilly around here, I think it will have to wait until summer rolls around again :)
Let me know what you pick!
I will be of totally no use here... but I recently bought some AMAZING fabric designed for swimwear so I'm planning to get in on the action too. I'll have to check out the CAE - they have some really interesting courses on!! I'm just loving the options on that McCalls pattern - it's the first that I've liked at first site to date. Specifically View D. But I like the idea of a structured one piece too.. mainly because you can build in a bit of support. That last piece would be super flattering too - love the vintage lines.
ReplyDeleteI am think of doing that one too. It the one things that I have never attempted to sew. Well see you there
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