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Sewalong · 3350 // One-Piece Swimsuit · Swimwear
3350 Sewalong // Part 6 // Leg Opening
Now that you have completed the open back and sweetheart neckline, you ready to apply elastic to the leg openings.   This technique can be used for leg openings or any closed, round opening (neck, ankle, wrist...).   Overlap the elastic ends and...
Sewalong · 3350 // One-Piece Swimsuit · Swimwear
3350 Sewalong // Part 5 // Neckline + Back
You can now put the front and back aside while you work on the bust pieces. Bust Lining Cut two of the bust linings as shown below. This will create an opening for shapers/cups insertion. We like to finish the edge with...
Sewalong · 3350 // One-Piece Swimsuit · Swimwear
3350 Sewalong // Part 4 // The Open Back
For the first step, we will show you the technique for the regular sewing machine. On all other steps, we will use a serger whenever it's possible. Center Back Seam Pin Lower Back pieces (G) together at center back seam,...
Sewalong · 3350 // One-Piece Swimsuit · Swimwear
3350 Sewalong // Part 3 // Cutting
Now that we have our pattern pieces traced/cut and altered, we are now ready to cut the fabric. Sweetheart Swimsuit (View A) We will be making view A in a feline print with a black contrast band in adult size...
Sewalong · 3350 // One-Piece Swimsuit · Swimwear
3350 Sewalong // Part 2 // Pattern & Sizing
Now that you have your fabric, pattern and notions, let's talk about the sizing and pattern. SIZING First, take a look at our one-piece swimsuit measurement chart. There are many sizes in that chart, so you can be sure we have...
Sewalong · 3350 // One-Piece Swimsuit · Swimwear
3350 Sewalong // Part 1 // FABRIC & SUPPLIES
 Starting next week, we soon show you how to make a stunning one-piece swimsuit from A to Z. Instead of doing a sew along that would last a few weeks, we want to post everything within a few days so...