I made a swimsuit out of this material for my mom last summer, and since I had leftovers I decided to make myself a bikini. This suit is loosely based on the McCall’s swimwear pattern but with heavy modifications.
Polyester lycra
Advanced
DIY
This one-piece garment is super-easy to sew – and can be styled in many different ways!
Sewing Lesson
Follow this sewing lesson to make yourself a perfect summer romper!
As Seen In
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Meg's Magazine Mash Up
In part two Meg sews the sleeves, attaches the neck band, installs the zipper, and finishes the hem!
Quick Tip
Tassels are a quick way to add extra decoration to your garments & they can be made into accessories
Jun 20, 2011, 08.03 PMby jessica cohen
i love your design, do you share your modified designs?
Jun 11, 2011, 12.16 PMby be-bops1
LOVE it!
Jun 11, 2011, 04.56 AMby madebymeg
nice! bathing suits aren’t easy!
Jun 11, 2011, 04.13 AMby turtlegirl00
adorable!! love the waist band too!
Jun 11, 2011, 03.25 AMby calicocouture
Very cute! It’s very well made. I like the way you lined up the fabric for the waist band on the bottom.