My Betty Bathing Suit

Added Oct 12, 2010

by littlegirlbi...

Santa Ana, Calif...

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Description

This is my version of the Allison. I loved the vintage cut of the pattern and thats what inspired me to use the cheeta print fabric for the bust. It was my first attempt at swimwear. In my opinion it was not that hard to make. Let me know what you think. Thnx <3

I will try to upload better pictures of it soon..

Material Notes

Lycra, leopard print nylon, lining

Difficulty

Intermediate

Categories

For
Women
Garment Type
Swimwear

8 Comments

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    Jan 27, 2012, 02.38 PMby Fionafinnegan

    hey :D its a great pattern chioce!!! could you show us how it looks like when you wear it?

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    Nov 13, 2010, 07.32 PMby ashleyab08

    This is so cute, doll. Was it easy to make? I’m in Pin Up Pageant and I want to make my own.

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    Oct 13, 2010, 09.03 AMby zaarissima

    Wow! I’m impressed!!! You have done it really well!!!!!

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    Oct 13, 2010, 07.19 AMby littlegirlbighair

    yeah when i first saw this pattern (and that it was free!!!) i knew i was gonna make it asap with some kind of cheeta or cherry print somewhere cuz it was so retro looking..

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    Oct 12, 2010, 10.02 PMby smallone

    Love the contrast – really takes this up a notch….and it is a great pattern to start with!

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    Oct 12, 2010, 02.35 PMby Gail Thompson

    In 1983, I made about a dozen swim suits, but back then, they were very UNstructured. I love that classic womanly look of this suit. You did a great job!!!

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    Oct 12, 2010, 07.38 AMby littlegirlbighair

    thanks :) use twill tape or something for the sides and elastic on the leg hems to make it easier to sew the seams without the machine totally making the fabric out of shape. at first i did it without it and i wasnt too happy :( so i re did the seams like that

    u should definitely try it it was fun to make!!

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      Oct 15, 2010, 05.35 PMby wackyblonde

      That is a great idea, using the twill tape. I have wanted to make this suit from the moment I saw it. But so many people complained about the poor instructions and the difficulty in assembling it. Your version is fantastic, I really love the cheetah print at the bust.

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    Oct 12, 2010, 06.19 AMby frkbustad

    Looks amazingly cool! I fear the swimcostume fabric when it comes to Allison, but the pattern is adorable. Good to know that you found it easy, maybe I’ll give it a go!

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