The girls all have standard racer back swimmers for racing.
I purchased them here ,yes,they were that cheap and they are fine!
However,they were clearly not suitable for parties or beach wear!
Well,its obvious,isn't it?
Elsa chose a pretty in pink ensemble
Zara wanted something a bit more striking!
I have made rash vests and bike pants for my Tribe for years but swimmers? That require fitting? Scary bear stuff!
Actually,this pattern was a good introduction.
I made them completely with my standard machine using a big stitch and stretching slightly as I sewed.
The instructions were excellent,I couldn't fault them.
I drafted the size 8 in the top,10 for the waist and 12 through the hips.
I think I could have sized back as they seemed a bit wrinkly.
Zara,however,thinks they are fabulous!
Which is lovely.
I think she is rather fabulous and lovely!
xx N
I absolutely love this! Especially in stripes! (plus I think you are very brave to be trying your hand at swimming gear - wow!)
ReplyDeleteThank you Katy,I was quite nervous as the fabric is quite pricey and I was surprised how much you actually do you use!
DeleteThis pattern was marvellous as it assumed you knew absolutely nothing and took you through,step by step.
I shall refer back to it when making other swimming costumes.
xx N
I love this!
ReplyDeleteThank you Camille.
DeleteThe Twins are wanting me to try my hand at knickers and bras now!
xx N
Looks great, Nicole!
ReplyDeleteFrom you Cindy,that is praise indeed!
DeleteYou are my muse.
xx N
Can I order these in a ladies size 8 - they look great.
ReplyDeleteI love it when you say that Jenn,even if part of my is so jealous you still fit in an 8!
Deletexx N
Fantastic job, very lovely, very age-appropriate. Love her!
ReplyDeleteThank you Susanne,It can be tricky ticking both boxes.
ReplyDeleteShe is rather fabulous isn't she?
xx N
She is so incredibly fabulous and lovely :-) and her mum too, for sewing such a beautiful swimsuit! Great to see the vintage patterns getting some use.
ReplyDeleteThank you Angela.
ReplyDeleteI was so critical of these swimmers,picking out all my faults and Zara just declared they were perfect and she loved them.
I am definitely looking at my box of vintage patterns with fresh eyes!
xx N
Wow!
ReplyDeleteI love vintage swimsuits! They are so glamorous (and look perfect on their figure as well)!
You did an amazing job! I would love that swimsuit for myself :)
(And, you can tell she does looks fabulous. Perfect!)
Thank you Ana Sofia,I think they are glamorous too.
ReplyDeleteI will definitely try swimmers again-tricky but not impossible.
(And I think she is rather lovely too)!
xx N
Both of their suits look great!!
ReplyDeleteThank you,I think I need a lesson in pattern matching from you though....
ReplyDeletexx N