Making Some Changes to the Way I Sew… (Swimwear Sewing Tips!)

[@pjellyjam101]

katie my sewing fairy godmother thank u

[@EdgewaterAve]

Awww! You're so welcome, thank you for watching!

[@karinadeleon2257]

Omg Katie you’re so funny 😂 but also so talented! Thank you for all the useful tips 💖

[@EdgewaterAve]

Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@debbdebb60]

thanks to you at tha age of 60 i finally started to make my own bikinis!!

[@itzetljohnson]

Can you make a video implementing the new tips?

[@magdalenagarillo2305]

It shows you know so much plus you are truly authentic and funny😂😍 thanks for the content!

[@vincentpoole7588]

Katie. This is your best contribution to the YT Channel since it started dearest ! My Tip 9 would be to make the thin strap no wider than half a gusset at narrowest, with Tip 10 having the french cut legline sit on the front panel versus the side ? V.

[@rochelleduff9277]

Got an elastic foot and first try… so much better. Thanks,

[@michellebarlow6384]

i have seen swimwear manufactures use a solding iron (pen like) instead of basting stitch. They also use a soldering iron to hold the fabric together outside of the pattern pieces when cutting through multiple layers.

[@gabistephens]

I’ve been waffling over getting the elastic foot for over a year now and I think I’m gonna do it now thank you so much for all your tips! I have learned so much I have made pretty much every single one of your swimsuits except for the two newest patterns! And now it’s almost summer again so....

[@EdgewaterAve]

Congratulations, it will be so worth it!! And thank you for your support!

[@loribenson8862]

The facebook group is amazing!!!!!!

[@priscillab3373]

Okay fine, I'll get an elastic foot!

[@EdgewaterAve]

Ok fine😂

[@chrisy.8789]

Thank you for this video!! I just bought my first serger which is set to arrive today! Mind blown on the elastic foot. I watched a recent video of yours and was wondering why the elastic seemed to be floating. I can’t wait for your video on the elastic foot!!

[@EdgewaterAve]

Have fun on your new serger!

[@sandyc3141]

Dang! I literally just bought a bunch of wooly nylon based off your older videos! 😂 🤣 🤗 I will just use it all then switch over.

[@EdgewaterAve]

I know lots of customers who still swear by wooly nylon!

[@graciefashion9802]

LoL your so funny, those tips are very useful I love this channel ❤️❤️

[@EdgewaterAve]

So glad to hear that, thank you for watching!

[@carriage2005]

Thank you for all these tips! Im switching threads now! You are a bikini queen!!

[@janenw]

P.S. My BabyLock /Bernina sales and repair store said they loved Maxi-Lock for sergers and Gutterman for sewing machines. I haven't looked back.

[@victoriahill8322]

Thanku Katie. I love your patterns and tutorials. Very helpful. I have had an elastic foot for years and have been too afraid to use it. Well I’m going to try it now. Thank you for the nudge. Cheers

[@EdgewaterAve]

It's worth it! It took me awhile to get the hang of it, but once I did I never turned back

[@madisonberry7526]

Thanks for the tips Katie! Love your work and the FB group too. Question on your thread findings, what brand do you recommend? I’ve been using Maxi Lock stretch in my loopers and their regular polyester thread in the needles but just wondered your opinion

[@michellebarlow6384]

Thanks so much Katie these tips are super helpful - is it possible to maybe do a video that involves adding brand labels/care labels?

[@EdgewaterAve]

Great idea! I've seen it done in the FB group but I've never tried it myself. It would be cool to collect tips from everyone in the group and making it into a video!

[@brianakemp2121]

Thanks for the tips! What new settings are you using with both your sewing machine and serger?

[@EdgewaterAve]

I can make a full video on this, but it's mostly that my stitch length is much tighter. Back in the day I had quite a wide stitch length, so there wasn't much room to stretch. I'm doing a 4 thread overlock still!

[@LetUsTrySewing]

Great tips.

[@microsorciere]

Hahaha you are so cute wit your ⅜ … I love it. Your are so so good in front of a camera and the way you explain I give you 100% I will go see your other video, but if you did not do one on how to play wit your overlock wit different tissus, well that would be a nice Tuto. the books that they give wit the machine it’s not very good. And… well you explain very well Maybe think about it ? I know it’s a big video to do, but it would be greath. Sorry for my English I’m french and try my best. Cheers Sofie 🌹

[@sjml01]

Hi Katie! Can you do a straight stitch on a brother serger 1034d?

[@jacquelinesown6675]

I never use wooly nylon thread. Thanks for the video

[@EdgewaterAve]

Thanks for watching!

[@irianabriceno6700]

Thank you for this helpful tips, I wondering if you see back and forward when attaching the straps with straight stitch? Thank you ❤️

[@EdgewaterAve]

Yes! I always go over it a few times. Maybe it's overkill, but I go over it 3 or so times, backstitching back and forth

[@pilarennis1408]

Hi! I'm new in your channel, i'm from Argentina and i really really like your videos, i think they are really helpful, thanks!!!!

[@sheryl9114]

What is the brand of polyester thread you use?

[@avoidteddybears]

Do you have a link for the brand of polyester thread? Do you have suggestions for setting eyelets in swimwear fabric?

[@amyc615]

You're so great Katie! I have a question, which software do you use that we see in your videos, where you're showing which suit youre making and which fabric print..?

[@hinatahyuuga120]

I own a Janome and I can't figure out which of the two elastic foots your talking about

[@Masninja.4]

Hi Katie, thanks for these tips! I wanted to find out if you can share tips on adding elastic as I tend to have an issue with the way the elastic lays once the costume is complete? I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong? I add all elastic to the one side of fabric? (printed side as an example) but I find the end result isn't as "clean" as I would like

[@EdgewaterAve]

Yes! There will definitely be a more in-depth video on elastic, it's such a common nuisance!

[@Masninja.4]

@@EdgewaterAve thank you!! I would be very grateful ❤️

[@edakalay]

Thank you.

[@munique132]

Great tips!!!

[@juliegagnon-maranda2797]

Wow thank you for this video ! I was wondering, when you sew the sides with a straight stitch, do you use a stretch stitch ? I always get so scared of getting broken stitches when using my sewing machine on stretchy fabrics...

[@EdgewaterAve]

I don't, but that's because my patterns don't have vertical negative ease. So what that means is they are not intended to stretch vertically, making it safe to use a straight stitch for vertical lines or other seams that aren't intended to stretch. A stretch stitch or zig zag is a great option still, it will serve the same effect because you'll be able to trim the excess!

[@lornablencowe1177]

Excellent tips thank you 🙏🏻

[@EdgewaterAve]

You're so welcome!

[@alexnheller9272]

what sewing machine do you use! And what sewing machine would you recommend for beginners? Thank you!!

[@laurawhittaker7217]

You are so funny 😂

[@domoneekminter8050]

When printing a pattern what’s a good place/ paper to print it

[@Little.MissMaiden]

Do you only pull in ome place to break? Or through out the bikini

[@modupeadedewe250]

this was super helpful!

[@EdgewaterAve]

I'm so glad!

[@larademoraes]

What serger do you have?

[@henuacaicedorapu6245]

Where can I get fabric for my suits?

[@sarahfemiano8223]

Thank you Katie!! This is amazing ! Do you intentionally leave the final hole open when you sew the seams initially or do you still go back and seam rip?

[@EdgewaterAve]

I go back and seam rip, it's just habit now! Plus I like not having to worry about stopping and continuing the elastic

[@antoniaraquiman3091]

Thank you ❤

[@EdgewaterAve]

❤️️

[@olenamaria573]

Which thread brand would you recommend that's high quality?

[@EdgewaterAve]

I’ve been using Gutermann and I love it! I

[@munique132]

Lol u so funny... Cool vid bless up

[@jessicaoosthuizen6015]

Pls can u send me a link to we’re u get ur polyester thread

[@EdgewaterAve]

Wawak is a great source!

[@jessicaoosthuizen6015]

@@EdgewaterAve thank you so much 😊

[@bribee1779]

Where do you get your polyester thread?

[@EdgewaterAve]

Wawak is a popular choice, they have great brands for thread

[@fluffypuffs]

[@EdgewaterAve]

Me too!!

[@Farisdalia]

Hey Katie, might I know where do you purchase your poliester threads for your serger 😊? Thanks

[@EdgewaterAve]

I've been using Guttermann Mara 120 from Wawak :)

[@yashekaparis612]

😅

[@SabrinaDacosta]

I personally like 3/8s (lmfao)

[@EdgewaterAve]

Totally up to personal preference!

[@missfit3155]

I'm dying with her saying 3/8th 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@EdgewaterAve]

Girl I'M dying