She Sells Sea Shells

Added Dec 28, 2009

by laugh434

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Description

I didn’t like any bathing suits I was seeing in the stores, so I decided to try making one myself for a trip to the beach this past summer. I wanted something with a vintage feel and stumbled upon the Hawaiian print fabric.
I used the (Afternoon) Tea Top pattern and altered it quite a bit, shortening the top, decreasing the cup size, adding straps, and closing with buttons instead of a zipper (no picture of those ‘cause they’re not well done).
I’m really happy with how the top turned out. I wore it with a black beach skirt, packed a book and a beach towel into my matching Charlie bag and donned my big black hat and shades. Too bad it rained half the week!

Material Notes

Basic cotton for the top and lining, buttons and elastic loops.

Categories

For
Women
Garment Type
Swimwear
Style
Beach
Material
Cotton

5 Comments

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    Jun 20, 2010, 07.59 PMby Archie Henderson

    do you have a pattern for the hat? i love it!

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    Jun 1, 2010, 09.45 PMby angelavengerl

    Wow I’d never think to use that pattern for swimsuit. It looks dashing on you!

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    Dec 31, 2009, 02.00 AMby camilaustral

    nice! the fabric is great!

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    Dec 30, 2009, 01.50 AMby cquinn13

    Very nice! Great job. Love the hat too!

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    Dec 28, 2009, 10.57 PMby sylvester

    absolutly love it!

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