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I added 2 cm to the torso, since many reported the pattern as a little short. You can also see this in the pictures of the original, where the bottom of the bust piece is (in my opinion) too low. I’m really glad I did that, because it would’ve turned out to short if I hadn’t!
Also, I added some height on the back piece and skipped the centre back strap. I love silvermink’s sailor style Alison, and did something similar with the back straps as halter-neck is a no-go for me.
The bust piece was a little bit saggy, so I added the button in front to ‘fix’ the gathers in the front tab.
I lowered the side seams 2.5 cm to get an even more vintage look. I just folded and tacked the hem, and then sewed an elastic strap as I went along without pulling it.
See more on my blog: http://frkbustad.blogspot.com
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Black swimsuit fabric
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Jul 25, 2012, 01.27 AMby cookieclaygirl
Great job! It looks really comfortable, too!
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Jul 25, 2012, 07.37 AMby frkbustad
It is very comfortable! And it make me feel dressed, although it’s a swimsuit… I really recommend the pattern!
Jul 23, 2012, 07.02 PMby jacquipardue
darling suit, well done!
Jul 22, 2012, 07.45 PMby MademoiselleP
I love this pattern and your version is so nice and classical. I wish I could make one like that!
Jul 22, 2012, 06.35 PMby wildcatspow
Really, really cute!!
Jul 22, 2012, 04.27 PMby deChez
Very nice. Great style…beautiful work.
Jul 22, 2012, 10.02 AMby Mary Athey
Fab fab fab. love this x
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Jul 24, 2012, 03.03 PMby frkbustad
Thanks!
Jul 21, 2012, 10.43 PMby Kasiorist
fantastic result! sooo jealous!!
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Jul 24, 2012, 03.03 PMby frkbustad
Thank you! It wasn’t that hard to make, if you come across swimsuit fabric!