Here is the FREE pattern for the Dallas Top: bit.ly/2ywAiy6 Swimwear Elastic: etsy.me/37NkljF Materials I use: bit.ly/2NlvdeQ Follow me on Instagram for more tutorials and fashion! @kjfredrickson Visit my blog: bit.ly/2CefR7m
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@EdgewaterAve4 жыл бұрын
Get the free pattern for the Dallas top here: bit.ly/2ywAiy6
@sadeellis4 жыл бұрын
Hi. I love your tutorials. Can you tell me where you got this marble spandex fabric from?
@danacato79763 жыл бұрын
I just made my first top from this pattern, and it was so good! So handy to watch a video with the printed pattern, it makes it so easy to follow along. I've never made anything like this before and found it super simple after watching your video. Thank you so much! :) Now to find some bottoms from your site and make those!
@dorisreeves85134 жыл бұрын
Needed this back when I was desperate with no home. My things were stolen and I wandered into JoAnn's made me one with scissors, swim suit materials and knots. It was a success at that time. It wasn't long until I got help.
@eleanorelias58612 жыл бұрын
Thank u so much for adding the materials you use!
@traceypitz9565 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this easy and detailed tutorial and for the free pattern. So appreciated!
@TheBikkie935 жыл бұрын
Katie this is amazing you explain everything and make it seem so simple!!!! Also the kitty is extremely cute 😍
@Adri.Adrianna4 жыл бұрын
I love the fact u let us download the pattern! most ytbers dont do that
@princespeach905 жыл бұрын
thank you!!! you’re so good at this and thank you for sharing with us!
@pjellyjam1013 жыл бұрын
im so glad i found you omg im planning on starting my own swimwear business without even touching a sewing machine before LOL hopefully the machine i ordered comes in soon and i cant wait to get started on this pattern thank you so much
@EdgewaterAve3 жыл бұрын
You got this!
@IsabellaAugust7 ай бұрын
THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE FREE PATTERN
@Little.MissMaiden5 жыл бұрын
What is the tool you use to turn the strings inside out? And what’s your preference on Material? Thanks!
@gabyromo95565 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the Pattern and tutorials! I love them!
@gracewsho5 жыл бұрын
This is such a great tutorial!! Pls just make sure your audio is clearer next time - I couldn’t hear what you were saying at some points ♥️
@kiwicasper333 жыл бұрын
loving the videos and been a great help with my sewing, been good to see all you can do with a overlocker, just need to get myself one now.
@EdgewaterAve3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And yes, it's worth the investment!
@creativecheersoffashionlau73645 жыл бұрын
You really find the most beautiful fabrics!!
@ingridsternberg98004 жыл бұрын
Hi Katie, love this so much. How do you end off/ tie off the ends of the bikini strings? Thanks so much
@ayashagarcia2874 жыл бұрын
it looks like she just knotted the ends of them
@brittneyliherrera5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this tutorial! Will definitely be trying it soon😊
@Tyreselynn Жыл бұрын
New subbie! This is a great tutorial and I feel like it can be done in about an hour!
@honeymary98895 жыл бұрын
Please make a halter bikini top tutorial!
@michelepaolella8358 Жыл бұрын
Have come to love this song b/c I replay this video so many times ha
@thatloudfamily26152 жыл бұрын
Nicely done !!!
@steffiward62245 жыл бұрын
you are so talented, thank you for the information
@kimberlymhango87514 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the pattern❤️you’re amazing ❤️
@EdgewaterAve4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@cathiepinto44055 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the free pattern! I am making the top for my 10 year old granddaughter who measures 32" bust and really no cup. She's wearing it with a Tahitian outfit for a dance recital. I made the small and it was too small for her, so I'm making the medium (more conservative). My question is I am using a cotton fabric provided by the dance program. Will the elastic provide any benefit for her fit - I don't have the rubber elastic, just regular elastic. Thank you!
@natashacandicehenry94755 жыл бұрын
Cannot wait to make this. Love it
@allinsonchong55574 жыл бұрын
Great video!! Super easy to follow. I will try to make this. Thank you!!
@jjacks32495 жыл бұрын
Thank You so much for the free pattern!!
@laurentehansky60524 жыл бұрын
I love your videos and patterns! I mostly work with my serger but I cannot seem to get my sewing machine to work with swimsuit material. Do you have any suggestions for what settings I should use or what type of thread? Thanks!
@EdgewaterAve4 жыл бұрын
Try using a walking foot! That will help your machine feed the fabric more evenly.
@jacqueline94833 жыл бұрын
Its a great design, Thanks for sharing!.. but I wasn't going to comment until I saw the kitty. Hey kitty!!!
@calipeep57024 жыл бұрын
Wowww thank you so much!!! This video is amazing!
@nicoleheiress5 жыл бұрын
I was going to request a video for this top! Thank you!
@lilypearce36954 ай бұрын
hi, how would I add padding?
@SH-qw9un5 жыл бұрын
What loop or strap turner do you use I have a standard cheap metal one with a hook on the end and it does not work whatsoever!!!! 😥😥😥
@mindfulgangsta94625 жыл бұрын
do you need a serger for this top or will a zig zag stitch with a regular machine work?
@Monicaxoxo4 жыл бұрын
!!! need this answered
@gigiinstagram96294 жыл бұрын
zig zag stitch is god
@mitziruth_13165 жыл бұрын
Heya is it possible to add pads inside of the bikini or it’s not recommended? :)
@psy80855 жыл бұрын
Hi Katie! Question! When sewing the straight stitch part, what do I do if I only have a serger?
@ninawolf31312 жыл бұрын
thank you, that helped me so much . thanks
@abigaylejackson2999 Жыл бұрын
What kind of stitch should I use on a regular sewing machine?? And where do you suggest buying thread
@divyajnana4 жыл бұрын
You are very experienced with that rotary cutter. I'm a combination not smooth and scared of the dang thing. Even bought the Driffy titanium blades, their just sharper and scarier.
@Creadecofimo5 жыл бұрын
hey! I really want to try to make a bikini, but just a small question, when you sew the elastic on you don't stretch it right?
@gracenolan3704 жыл бұрын
Hi there! I absolutely love your tutorials! Odd question but what was the song in the background of this video haha?!
@mirandazwane21914 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing tutorial👌.
@EdgewaterAve4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot 😊
@mayaeiz5 жыл бұрын
So cool!! From where this beautiful fabric??
@jessicapereira66635 жыл бұрын
hello Katie, what size elastic do you used?
@j.a.22572 жыл бұрын
if the material is thicker do you need the elastic? and is it possible to sew this with a slit to put in any padding ?
@saramarie11273 жыл бұрын
This is exactly the tutorial and pattern I needed! Thank you 😃 does it work with cotton covered elastics as well?
@alyssawilberg25353 жыл бұрын
Yes I just did it for mine 😊
@baddieontheblock59294 жыл бұрын
amazzzing thank you for explaining the tutorial & for the pattern !!
@EdgewaterAve4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@forbiddenrose13864 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I'm inspired, going to make this today!
@saraj24295 жыл бұрын
I love it! But I wear a 32a if even maybe smaller and I did a size medium and it was extremely small. So if you like micro mini perfect.. but I would suggest sizing up a lot. 💖
@saraj24295 жыл бұрын
Katie Fredrickson yeah I’m not sure!! It honestly still looked super cute just came out tiny. Maybe when sewing just took off more material then I meant ? I’m not sure. 😂
@AnnaByo10 ай бұрын
Do you have to put elastic in the straps?
@AnnaByo10 ай бұрын
& if so do you stretch the elastic at all or just place it on top?
@BajCali2 жыл бұрын
Hi, did you add elastic to the 12 inch n halter strings. I just saw when you folded n sew then turned them out
@hashlevina9614 жыл бұрын
Could you do a tutorial for a frilly triangle top xxx
@EdgewaterAve4 жыл бұрын
Do you mean like a lettuce hem? If so, we're currently working on something like that :) -Katie
@hashlevina9614 жыл бұрын
Also the frills just at the bottom xx
@helenakarafilis-spensley77513 жыл бұрын
girl how do u get that elastic on so easy
@EdgewaterAve3 жыл бұрын
Years and years and years of practice
@Eva-jc3lj4 жыл бұрын
Hi I’m in the process of making this top from the pattern PDF and I’m a little confused as in the video you say to leave room for the 1/4” seam allowance however in the PDF it says the 1/4” seam allowance is included? Can you clarify this? X
@LetUsTrySewing9 ай бұрын
Same, I have the same question about this. I emailed support to see what they say and will add a comment when I find out.
@Eva-jc3lj9 ай бұрын
the seam allowance is now included, previously Katie didnt include it which is why she said to leave the space but now she includes it in all of her patterns (: @@LetUsTrySewing
@Ani-gz7cs4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video plus a cat!!!!!!!!!!!!
@madamepaulettes53372 жыл бұрын
Is that top pattern cut on the fold, with the pdf. Or do you tape the top pattern pieces together to make a bigger triangle? Like A1 taped to A1. Or is it supposed to be pretty small? I'm dumb. I think I just wasted fabric. lol
@TYSUSHOP5 жыл бұрын
Hi . I've enjoyed watching your video. 👍👍💕💕 thanks for sharing God bless
@inesvillareal91074 жыл бұрын
Hola buenas noches hermosa no epodido descargar el molde del top triangular me puedes ayudar por favor muchas gracias💋💋❤🌹🌹🌹
@kschirmer19925 ай бұрын
Is there a reason you couldn’t fold the straps each half to the center then fold together and stitch?
@JaimiGray5 ай бұрын
I just made mine!
@NubiSkye3 жыл бұрын
I am going to make this pattern along with the dallas bottoms too. What size swim elastic should I use? 6mm or 8mm? I have just ordered 8mm and now I think it will be too big. X
@Cassiopeiaco3 жыл бұрын
Did you sewed the bikini with the 8mm Elastic? :)
@NubiSkye3 жыл бұрын
@@Cassiopeiaco I did lol and it was ok actually
@EdgewaterAve3 жыл бұрын
I use 6mm but 8mm is totally fine too! Just adds a little more firmness
@nicoledeveer67734 жыл бұрын
hey this is so cool, is there a type of thread should I use for making this?
@EdgewaterAve4 жыл бұрын
Wooly nylon is the best! It’s meant to be used for sergers though, so if you are using a sewing machine then I’d recommend a high quality polyester thread :)
@issiestrong42695 жыл бұрын
I love this!!! where do you buy your fabric from? do you know of any good fabric stores that would ship to Australia
@jillianmarena19664 жыл бұрын
Hi Katie, could one go over the edges of the top with a zigzag stitch so they lay flatter? If that makes sense? Or would it be too bulky?
@EdgewaterAve4 жыл бұрын
You absolutely could! A zig zag wouldn't add additional bulk, and it could be a really cute design detail! -Katie
@heavenboom89434 жыл бұрын
Hi I was wondering if I had to use an elastic material cuz I was planning on making a top out of denim. Thank you!!]
@kennedybarnes39214 жыл бұрын
no because denim should support your chest. but im not an expert
@t.wheeler19694 жыл бұрын
Great video!! Are you using a overlock or coverstitch machine? And what time is it?
@EdgewaterAve4 жыл бұрын
My overlock machine converts to a cover stitch, it's called the Babylock Evolution. In this video I'm just using the overlock function :) -Katie
@AnnaByo Жыл бұрын
For the triangle elastic, do you sew it on the pattern side or the lining side?
@EdgewaterAve10 ай бұрын
It's totally up to you, either side is fine. What's most important is putting the elastic all on the same side and don't mix up which side it goes on!
@militarychicmilano13425 жыл бұрын
which is the name of the stich you say at 5:58? can you write down here? (i'm not native speak english)
@kimholt28932 жыл бұрын
I believe she said “a normal straight stitch”
@luwannamclaurin10773 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
@luvjb155 жыл бұрын
I subscribed and signed up my email and I cant get the free pattern... help!!!
@terrybouck51923 жыл бұрын
It appears you are making the pieces 1/4 more than the pattern, yet the pattern says seam allowance included. How should I cut it to be the correct size?
@LetUsTrySewing9 ай бұрын
I emailed support and will post the answer here.
@LetUsTrySewing9 ай бұрын
Here is the response from Katie. "I was using an outdated pattern, always go with what the pattern says! In this case, seam allowance is already included"
@kianar13204 жыл бұрын
Where do you get the fabric
@dianadomodoll4 жыл бұрын
How do you loop turn the extra long straps? ;(,,,,
@dorisarnold98564 ай бұрын
I can’t find a free pattern to print
@kinneretmagid96704 жыл бұрын
How do you turn the top inside out using the string?
@shesoblonde20285 жыл бұрын
Our kitties are twins 💕
@reneejones96624 жыл бұрын
On a regular sewing machine, do you sew the elastic with a straight stitch or zig zag?
@raphaelaschredl20264 жыл бұрын
She says in one of the comments below that she'd use a zig zag stitch
@vanessaamado98265 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this tutorial! You are amazing. 🇧🇷
@BeltonnTifffany5 жыл бұрын
did you put elastic on both straps?
@rachelquarman42415 жыл бұрын
Do you have any tips for sewing slippery swimwear fabric? Mine seems to slip all over the place and I get major puckering.
@EdgewaterAve4 жыл бұрын
Use lots of pins! It's the best way to prevent sliding! -Katie
@kimstewart34134 жыл бұрын
The pattern says the 1/4” seam allowance is included, but she says to include it when cutting??
@sunny-nv4uc4 жыл бұрын
Yeah i’m so confused
@dianadomodoll4 жыл бұрын
It’s included you don’t have to add she fixed the pattern.
@LetUsTrySewing9 ай бұрын
Here is the response from Katie. "I was using an outdated pattern, always go with what the pattern says! In this case, seam allowance is already included"
@ItsDanni934 жыл бұрын
You’re the best thank you for sharing!
@EdgewaterAve4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@manuelapalermo39153 жыл бұрын
hi, can you tell me what's the ruler brand? thanks
@EdgewaterAve3 жыл бұрын
It's from Amazon! amzn.to/3qrmieE
@lanoisseforptrepxemusic4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful done I'm really loving this 👈
@EdgewaterAve4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@tiarnestaines4222 Жыл бұрын
May I ask what tool that is to pull through
@mayranaranjo1078 Жыл бұрын
It’s a loop turner.
@zanellekuyler17234 жыл бұрын
Song? 🙈
@noelccruz4 жыл бұрын
hey! trying to be a beginner sewer here, could you use this pattern for larger chests? I always have problems with bikini tops as I have a small waist but a larger chest
@EdgewaterAve4 жыл бұрын
Yes you can! I've had customers with cup size G make this top and it fit them well. The Natalie top is also a good one for larger cups: bit.ly/2K9bpuT
@seonnaking7893 жыл бұрын
Hi I just had a question did she see the elastic onto the straps or only on the triangles
@EdgewaterAve3 жыл бұрын
Elastic goes on the straps too!
@pettsGirl2 жыл бұрын
How do you get your regular sewing machine to see so straight?! I’ve been trying to do this and it’s never turned out good my machine eats the fabric
@EdgewaterAve2 жыл бұрын
It could be your machine, some do better with swim fabrics than others. But I'd highly recommend a walking foot if your machine keeps causing issues!
@stephaniekeime56764 жыл бұрын
Do you worry about degree of greatest stretch? Or grain?
@kallvarshow3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I’m confused by how she just randomly placed the pattern on the fabric without considering the grain of the fabric.
@ivanabarragan66965 жыл бұрын
Thanks! you are amazing
@LondrahSoLegit4 жыл бұрын
How come no one has plus size sewing patterns ive literally been searching everywhere for days now for a triangle bikini top in plus size 😭 it’s so frustrating
@LS-vq2or3 жыл бұрын
it doesn't work on us doesn't it ? I saw it has an XXL version but I don't think that will work on massive boobs lmao
@shenangeagins2 жыл бұрын
Double/ triple the size. Bikini tops are easy to diy size adjust
@addisonrogers5042 жыл бұрын
@seamwork has a great video on swimwear and plus sized patterns
@sadeellis4 жыл бұрын
What happens if I don’t put elastic? What are the benefits? Is there a long term problem if I don’t?
@EdgewaterAve4 жыл бұрын
Yes, it creates a long term problem! The fabric will lose its shape/stretch over time, but the elastic is what keeps the fabric in place. Plus, it provides structure. I have a lot of customers who don't use elastic and have no issues in the short term, but overall it's better to use elastic wherever possible!
@belangemutunda46305 жыл бұрын
I subscribed to your newsletter but still haven’t got the free pattern .. I tried to do it 3 times .. I even checked my junk mail to see if the pdf for the pattern went there but I didn’t find anything !
@belangemutunda46305 жыл бұрын
Katie Fredrickson ok I’ll do it in a second
@belangemutunda46305 жыл бұрын
I just emailed you
@evantroutman49284 жыл бұрын
Can this be made without using a surger machine?
@EdgewaterAve4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Use a zig zag stitch on a regular sewing machine!
@chloezentgraf88613 жыл бұрын
is this pattern different from the one that is linked? they look different
@EdgewaterAve3 жыл бұрын
Same pattern!
@NyZariaTaylor5 жыл бұрын
Hey, where do you get the knife? & what is it called?
@nschmitz26805 жыл бұрын
It’s called a rotary cutter
@Mrsgoogleme955 жыл бұрын
Sorry if you’ve already said but where do you buy your spoils of rubber elastic? I can’t find them anywhere!
@carlwilson84565 жыл бұрын
You might try www.sewsassy.com/LycraProducts/rubber-elastic-for-swimwear.html
@Mrsgoogleme955 жыл бұрын
Katie Fredrickson thank you! I will have to call around and ask.
@carlwilson84565 жыл бұрын
@@EdgewaterAve I'm glad to help. :)
@alleycatthemagnificent68474 жыл бұрын
can you make this without a serger?
@EdgewaterAve4 жыл бұрын
Yes, use a zig zag stitch :)
@missmya71634 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your set square
@EdgewaterAve4 жыл бұрын
I don't quite understand, do you meant the acrylic ruler? If so, it's from Amazon!