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Chlorine, salt and sun are all very hard on elastic, so you want to make sure you're using one up to the task! You might find that a stretch needle helps you to avoid skip stitches, especially if your fabric has a really high amount of lycra or spandex. With a water soluble marker, draw a line from the center of the bust to the mark on the pattern that says “gather.

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It can also be really helpful to turn your machine to the needle down position so you don't accidentally pull your fabric out from underneath your presser foot when you stop stitching. It’s reversible, so you can choose two fabrics you love and turn it inside out whenever you want a new look. You can sew your own gorgeous swimsuit and make a splash this summer with our favourite patterns and top tips. Color Bleeding: If you soak your fabric in water, does the water stay clear, or does the fabric bleed? Then you'll turn the elastic to the wrong side of the garment and use a standard or a three step zigzag to topstitch everything in place.

Since you are either sewing stretch fabric to elastic or another stretch fabric, you want your seams to be flat and as undistorted as possible when going under the needle. Checking off these questions will ensure you’ve picked the best material for your chosen swimwear project. When you’re happy with the placement, stitch with a straight zig-zag, then a narrow zigzag 5/8 inch away from the edge. If you would like to take an online class with lots of help, our Sew Your Dream Swimsuit class includes our Sophie Swimsuit pattern (sizes 0-20) and allllll the cup sizes to craft the perfect supportive one or two-piece for your body! Because the mechanical stretch is built right into the fabric, you can make a size that is exactly your measurements (or even a little less) and it will still fit.

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When choosing notions for your swimwear sewing project, be careful to select materials that will cope with the environmental stresses of being exposed to saltwater or chlorine. Making sure that the leg holes of the elastic are properly elasticated is a huge factor in a successful swimsuit.In this video, I'll cover how to select swimwear fabrics and lining, swimwear notions, some basic construction techniques, plus a bunch of tips along the way. If you're using a serger to assemble your swimsuit, wooly nylon thread is really strong and resilient and is perfect for swimsuits and athletic wear alike.