How to Add Angled Mesh Inserts to a Leggings Sewing Pattern
Do you love leggings? How about leggings with ADORABLE mesh inserts?? Ok, I have been seriously wanting a pair of leggings with mesh leg inserts for ages, but I finally [...]
DIY Underwire Bandeau Bikini Top with Removable Straps
Today I have another swimsuit sew-a-long for you! This one is the Chic Bandeau bikini top from Swim Style Patterns. I'm not going to sugar coat it, this project was [...]
What Fabric to Use for Sewing Swimwear
Today I wanted to go in depth on what types of fabric to use for sewing swimwear. Our swimwear has to put up with a lot! Sun, sand, salt, chlorine, [...]
How to Use a Double Needle on Your Regular Sewing Machine
I looooove sewing knits. They are definitely my go-to for wearing and for sewing. Most ready to wear knit tops, dresses, swimsuits, skirts (and more!) are hemmed with a coverstitch [...]
DIY Front Tie One Piece Swimsuit Tutorial Plus Opian Pilatus Swimsuit Pattern Review
I don't know why but I always start getting the itch to start sewing swimsuits in the spring when it's still super cold outside - not swimsuit weather AT ALL! [...]
My Top 5 Must Have Tools for Garment Sewing
I use a lot of different tools in my sewing. There are seriously so many sewing tools I use and love that I could tell you about! But today I [...]
How to Make a Sewing Pattern out of a Shirt
Last week I showed you how to make a sewing pattern out of a worn out shirt by cutting it up, which is a bit easier than this method. You [...]
Where to Buy Swimwear Fabric Online
Sewing swimwear is fun! And choosing the fabric and pattern to use is even more fun! If you're looking for a swimsuit pattern I have a list of 50 great [...]
How to Copy Your Favorite Shirt (Destructive Method)
So I've had this shirt since probably middle school... and I'm pretty sure I got it as a hand-me-down at that point too... so if I do the math, it's [...]
What you need to sew beautiful swimwear
Swimwear is one of my favorite things to sew! I know it may be scary to jump into the world of sewing swimwear. But it can seriously be so much [...]