Do You Really Need a Serger to Sew Swimwear?
Today I'll be answering a really common question when it comes to sewing swimwear. Especially from those of you just getting started with sewing swimwear! And that is - do [...]
Why you’re getting skipped stitches (and how to fix it)
Are you getting super frustrated with skipped stitches ruining your project? It can seriously be so annoying when this happens! Thankfully, there's usually a simple solution. In the video below, [...]
DIY Strappy Bikini Bottoms
In today's tutorial we're going to be making these cute 3 strap bikini bottoms! Aren't they adorable?? A while back I did a tutorial on how to hack a regular [...]
What Needle to Use for Sewing Swimwear
Today we're talking swimwear again! Choosing the right needle for your swimwear projects is super important. It can really affect the quality of the sewing and the quality of the [...]
How to Sew Over Thick Seams Easily
Today I wanted to do a video on sewing over thick seams. I know it can be really frustrating when you're sewing along and your machine gets "stuck" as you [...]
How to Increase Bum Coverage of a Bikini Bottoms Pattern
What we're talking about today is one of my favorite sewing topics - altering patterns! I seriously think that having a collection of basic patterns and altering them to get [...]
How to Fix Pants with a Rip
Recently my husband brought me this pair of pants - one of his favorite, most comfy pairs - because of a small rip he'd gotten in the thigh area. So [...]
How to Make Braided Swimwear Straps
Braided straps are a super fun detail you can add into your swimwear projects. Just trade them out for regular straps - you can use them as ties, shoulder straps, [...]
How to Hack a Regular Bikini Bottoms Pattern to Make Strappy Bikini Bottoms
I recently made these absolutely adorable strappy bikini bottoms with 3 straps on each side! To make the pattern for these, I just used a regular bikini bottoms pattern that [...]
How to Turn Thin Fabric Tubes with a Safety Pin
Once you start really getting into sewing your own clothes - and especially sewing swimwear - you're going to probably find yourself wanting to turn a fabric tube right sides [...]