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I fell in love with a Norma Kamali swimsuit a few years ago and have tried my darnedest to recreate it using a vintage 80’s Kwik Sew pattern and A LOT of pattern alterations. I personally think this is the most flattering style of swimsuit imaginable (especially for us ladies with butter bellies and booties) – it tucks away all your tricky bits while still being super glamorous and sexy.
This version is basically a workable muslin – I went through a lot of trials to perfect the pattern and construction but learned SO much in the process. Anyone interested in my ramblings on swimsuit construction can take a gander over at my blog.
Material Notes
wrong side of a shimmery swimsuit tricot
tricot lining
rubber elastic
polyester thread
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Oct 7, 2012, 05.55 AMby auroras-y-sirenas
So glamouuuuur! My to-do list has a new item: glamorous retro two-piece swimsuit.
Jul 27, 2012, 07.24 AMby laikadoll
Bewdifull!
Jul 26, 2012, 07.45 AMby Ruffles Gazebo
this is beautiful! great colour!
Jul 24, 2012, 03.42 PMby kana
I love it! I wanted a swimsuit other than a bikini that allows me to actually swim in it but still pretty… and had no idea how it should look like. But this is it!!!
Jul 24, 2012, 06.02 AMby HelenMoore
This is wonderful! You did an excellent job at this project!
Jul 24, 2012, 01.28 AMby campnlulu
Absolutely adorable. I have been wanting to make a suit like this for sooo long. You look amazing! Ditto on the hat…sheer perfection.
Jul 23, 2012, 07.07 PMby jacquipardue
LOVE it! Great job. the hat is a great accessory, very cute pics!
Jul 23, 2012, 07.04 PMby kess
Love this! I can totally see marylin monroe wearing this in red!
Jul 23, 2012, 06.53 PMby Mary Athey
Jul 23, 2012, 06.26 PMby thallingram
So pinup girl worthy! Love the suit.
Jul 23, 2012, 05.22 PMby deChez
It looks great. Love the style…nicely done!