Swimsuit

Here are our top swimsuit style picks that can give the appearance of a longer torso and lengthen your overall figure. Mix and Match Two-Pieces. Underwire Tops. Simple One-Piece. Vertical Prints. High-Neck Bikini Top. Low-Rise Bikini Bottoms Over High Rise. High-Cut Legs Over Low-Cut Legs. No Underbust Details. How can I make my bathing suit […]

Use a swimmer’s towel. They work very well when wet, yet wring out and dry quickly. Still leaves the suit wet, though. Get a large Zip-lock™ (or other brand of sliding zipper bag), seal the wet stuff in it during the day, and throw it in the wash/dryer when you get home. What do you […]

Try using boiling hot water to soak your suit and then put it through a hot cycle in the dryer, or try ironing a damp suit on low heat to gradually shrink the material. It may require a couple of attempts, but you should be able to shrink your suit down to the size you […]

Can you put metal in the dryer? It’s not recommended. Garments with metal decorations or rhinestones can melt, discolor, or break, ruining the clothing and potentially damaging other items or your dryer. Always hang dry these items or, if the material is especially delicate, lay them flat on a towel to air dry. What can […]

Attach the Underwire Casing Place the inner edge of the underwire casing on top of the seam that combines the cup and the band. The stitching on the casing should align with the stitching of the seam. Sew the casing in place with a straight stitch using the stitching on the casing as a sewing […]

Whether you need to take in seams to make your suit snug again or to add some inches to make it fit without pulling, it is possible to do alterations yourself. How do you know if a swimsuit is too big? With a bikini top, the front and the back should be even on the […]

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Youth Apparel Size Chart Size Youth Size Waist (in) S 6-7 22-23.5 M 8-10 24-25.5 L 12-14 26-27.5 XL 16-18 28-29.59 What size is a 26? For example: If you have a 32 inch waist, your size is a US-Size M or Euro-Size 42. Waist (Inch) Hips (Inch) US Size / Internat. 24 – 25 […]

Swimsuits don’t have extra fabric to let out in the seam, but there are other ways of adding a little room, such as sewing in panels. Your size on top doesn’t match your size on bottom. This is a very common issue for women. How do you put fabric on top of a bathing suit? […]

Sergers are a popular choice for the inside seams of swimsuits, but there is no reason you can’t use a regular machine to sew the entire swimsuit. The zigzag stitch, triple zigzag stitch, and lightning bolt stitch are all fantastic options. Is it hard to sew a swimsuit? Sewing swimsuit fabric isn’t that hard. I […]

A serger sometimes called an overlocker, uses an overlock stitch that does not come on sewing machines. It uses three or more thread sources to create this overlock stitch and create a professional-grade binding for fabric. Can a serger do everything a sewing machine can do? Although some projects can be done 100 percent on […]

* For room to grow or recreational fit; select one size larger. Sizing Charts. Size Chest 32 37.5 34 39.5 36 41.5 38 43.5 What is a size 32 swimsuit? Swimwear Speedo Bust H20 30 32″ / 82cm XS 32 34″ / 87cm S 34 36″ / 92cm M 36 38″ / 97cm L Is […]

Therefore, while women continued most of their daily work, they avoided activities they believed could halt the flow. The most salient precaution was avoiding getting chilled, whether by bathing, doing the wash in cold water, or working outside in cold, damp weather. How did ladies deal with periods in the 1800s? The 1800s: The First […]

Keep in mind that swimsuit fabric doesn’t fray, so raw edges are okay! It can be really fun to hack your swimsuit pattern with a cute peplum or ruffle detail and not worry about finishing the hem. Can you cut bathing suit material? When working with stretchy fabrics like spandex/nylon/polyester (or any knit for that […]

Use stretch stitches. Sergers are a popular choice for the inside seams of swimsuits, but there is no reason you can’t use a regular machine to sew the entire swimsuit. The zigzag stitch, triple zigzag stitch, and lightning bolt stitch are all fantastic options. What stitch do you use for bathing suits? zig zagBut you […]

Sergers are a popular choice for the inside seams of swimsuits, but there is no reason you can’t use a regular machine to sew the entire swimsuit. The zigzag stitch, triple zigzag stitch, and lightning bolt stitch are all fantastic options. What do I need to sew a bathing suit? Supplies Needed 1-2 yards swimwear […]

Top 10 Tips for Sewing Swimwear Purchase the right fabric. Choose a lining that works for you. Use swim-specific elastic. Check your measurements and the size chart. Cut your pieces accurately. Make sure you have the right needle, thread, and pins. Use stretch stitches. Don’t pull the fabric while you sew. What materials are needed […]

Pretreat Your Bathing Suit Before wearing a new swimsuit for the first time, treat it in a mixture of water and vinegar to seal in the colors. Mix 1-2 tablespoons of vinegar with a quart of cool water and let your swimsuit soak in it for 20 to 30 minutes. How do you pretreat a […]

A burkini (or burqini; portmanteau of burqa and bikini, though qualifying as neither of these garments) is a style of swimsuit for women. The suit covers the whole body except the face, the hands and the feet, while being light enough for swimming. Why do Muslims wear burkinis? A burkini is a type of swimming […]

To make the cup smaller, cut mirror imaged narrow pie pieces from either side of that line, so that if the new edges are “closed” or brought back together, the cup is now a smaller size. If you want to make the cup bigger, cut the line and then put the bra on. Can you […]