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I took the Alison bathing suit pattern, opened up the bottom and extended it. Getting the right hem shape was tricky, since it was shorter in the back at first! Anyways, I think I might get some cool beads to sew onto the top. I even bought some cute retro sunglasses to complete my look :) Keeps my covered and still stylish!
Material Notes
Lyrca… pattern I originally didn’t like, but it grew on me.
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Nov 11, 2010, 12.26 AMby Maureen Kubisz
Very creative and beautiful!
Jun 21, 2010, 08.08 PMby swimwearplace
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Jun 15, 2010, 07.03 PMby lbmet
Brilliant! The fabric pattern is perfect for the swim dress.
Jun 6, 2010, 08.30 PMby shamaram
how did u extend it?
Feb 23, 2010, 06.35 PMby macoskrm
where did you find that fabric? i love it!
Feb 1, 2010, 03.02 PMby austenut
This is ridonkulously cute! I’m feeling inspired. Any rough guides as to how long you extended the bottom? I’ve got these thighs, y’see… :D
Jun 28, 2009, 10.14 PMby sewingbecky
Hot!!
Jun 19, 2009, 09.16 AMby safemme
Amazing! I abslutely love this!
Jun 18, 2009, 09.17 AMby wiseeyes
Adorable!
Jun 18, 2009, 08.17 AMby jj1
This is so fantastic. What a great idea. What did you do with the bikini part? Is it a seperate piece or built in?
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Jan 26, 2010, 08.22 PMby ginabean
yes! I took my favorite bikini bottoms and copied them to make a matching pair that goes under the swimdress.
Jun 18, 2009, 04.50 AMby dkocsis45
Great swimsuit! good idea to make it a swim dress.