How to Make a Swimsuit, no serger required!

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• How to Sew a Swim Suit...
Follow along as Myles shows how easy it is to make a swimsuit, with no serger required! For step-by-step instructions please visit fabricana.com/b.... For more information about Fabricana please visit www.fabricana.com or give us a call in Richmond, BC [phone] or Coquitlam, BC [phone].

[@StudioFabricana]

Please excuse the low sound quality on this video. We are hoping to make an updated video with better equipment soon!

[@seraph511]

The method for quartering the neckline is so smart!! Definitely saving this tutorial for the future :)

[@LAwigTalk]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I have sewn for 30+ years, but never a swimsuit. I feel like I can try it now.

[@howtoseweverything2814]

This was a really good tutorial.

[@lisagonzalez4209]

Thank you for explaining how to make a swimsuit so simple. You really have a talent for teaching as well as sewing.

[@Livnbyf8th]

Your response is very clear, precise, and helpful, not winded at all; makes sense. Thank you!

[@hollijohnson]

Thank you so much for sharing this technique! I love the clean, finished look of the seams. Absolutely perfect. Thank you!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Thank you for this great video! I'm planning on sewing swimsuits for my 3 daughters (I'm altering a swimsuit pattern to make an outer layer that will be a knee-length jumper dress for modesty.) It was really helpful watching this. I've sewn swimsuits before, but I feel much more confident after watching your methods. Thanks!

[@kidshavingfun7522]

You are very good with instructions I been watching so many videos and yours is the only one I understood and learned so much

[@XOLB1]

You are absolutely a great instructor. I feel confident I can make this now 🤗 Thank You!

[@StudioFabricana]

Thanks for the feedback Latrenia. That is the goal of our videos, to help people feel more confident with their sewing projects. Happy Sewing!

[@XOLB1]

StudioFabricana I really appreciate that ♥️

[@leoraac]

Too bad about the volume (quiet audio), cuz this video is awesome! He explains it so clearly, thank you for sharing.

[@princessag584]

Thanks for this! I've been struggling with Butterick 4526 and it's an absolute nightmare! You have really simplified the process tremendously!😀

[@StudioFabricana]

Glad we were able to help Princessa G! Happy Sewing!

[@SewPaMc]

You made it seem so easy, that I have to try it now!! Great video!!

[@niknokniknok]

Thank you so much for this video! I thought I'm gonna have to buy a serger but thank God I found this!

[@julieclavell3080]

Brilliant video and clear explanation. I will try and have a go :)

[@miakcp222]

this is so cool! can't wait to sew swimsuits! you're amazing!!

[@StudioFabricana]

+Mia Pasaporte Thanks for the kind words. Happy Sewing!

[@shyb7847]

Great video!

[@CopperHueCollectionsChippewa]

I do design and sew my ouw swimsuits, I love the lining technique, thank you.

[@MrsBuitenbeentje]

Very informative video. The steps are easy to follow. I just wish you shown the stitch depiction on the machine especially when attaching the elastic.

[@StudioFabricana]

Hi Sewing by Mrs. Buitenbeentje, sorry, we didn't show on the sewing machine what the stitches were set at since each machine is different. When you attach the elastic you will want to use either a 3-step zigzag or a wide zigzag stitch. It doesn't really matter which one as you will be topstitching the elastic down in the next step.

[@Lumal-dx5wc]

Супер,спасибо,все просто и понятно,вам браво!!!!!!!

[@aubreykeith2359]

Thanks for the video it really helps a lot with beginning I'm only in my teens and im an good fashoin designer

[@LottieLucid]

This is really helpful, thank you 😊

[@bevhales6951]

Thanks for showing how to line the costume in such a straightforward way - I'll definately try this but if I could please ask one question about the stitching near the crotch? Around 4:55 min on your video you show the lining stitched at shoulders, side seams and crotch before you've turned the suit right sides out. The side and shoulder seams are lying flat as sewn, but the crotch looks as if you've turned it before sewing. Is this the case or is it just how it appears from the viewing angle. Are all the seams sewn the same way when lining, or does the crotch get sewn differently?

[@StudioFabricana]

Hi Bev. At that point in the video it does look the crotch has been turned already but it just is sitting strange in the camera view. If you lay your pieces together as shown starting around the 2:35 mark (and also shown pinned together at about 3:14 min) you should have no problem. Hope this helps! If not, please don't hesitate to ask more questions. Happy Sewing!

[@hannaliza2221]

Where will I put the back lining if I’m gonna add one ? Also can I do that on a bandeau top with that technique of yours because I find very easy to do it. Thank you 🙏

[@susana8578]

Thanks for the video! I finally feel confident to make my own swim suit.

[@VelvetKatOfficial]

beautiful. great tips!

[@hannaliza2221]

Hi I see you have only one lining can I do two lining but same technique? Thank you

[@bncole848]

awesome tutorial!

[@michelleandrade7105]

I am so excited to try this

[@brahimalgerien1474]

شكرا جزيلا لك عمل رائع وفقكم الله.

[@Fullhouse1995]

Thank you so much everything is clear and I can't wait to make now that I'm not as intimidated!

[@StudioFabricana]

Julia P I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Happy Sewing!

[@geraldinelombardo7897]

StudioFabricana Two questions.... why not use clear elastic , which is safe for swim wear (clorine)? Second, when you quarter the elastic is there a reason you "pin" where the elastic been joined? The joined area should be suffice.

[@StudioFabricana]

Hi Geraldine, great questions! 1) Clear elastic or even the straight rubber type could also be used for swim wear. The type of elastic we used in the video is a 'swimwear' elastic that is also safe for chlorine. 2) When we quartered the elastic we placed a pin at the join point so we remember which side of the join we used for matching as we actually used the 'side' of the join, not the middle to match with. Hope this helps!

[@hollijohnson]

Thank you so much! Can't wait to try this.

[@bettyboop5061]

I love it, can't wait to make it.

[@aliciahouk6308]

Great video! Thank you!

[@KateisGREAT2004]

Good video, thx for sharing

[@egutierrez0725]

Wow this is so easy I bought a pattern I got so confused but you made to where I understand and easy to make a leotard

[@FKettman]

Great technique for a finished lining!

[@StudioFabricana]

Glad you enjoyed it FKettman. Happy Sewing!

[@lisagreenhall4920]

Thanks for sharing

[@eyesandearseditions]

I cannot find the elastic cutting 😢guide for the digital Butterick pattern anywhere!!!!

[@myleshurtubise9420]

Hi! Sorry, I don't have the pattern any longer. If it helps, you can use your body as a guide for the leg openings. Make sure that the elastic is fairly tight as it will stretch as you sew it to the suit. The neckline and armholes are tougher. You can use the pattern as a guide. With a soft measuring tape, measure the neckline and armholes. Then reduce that measurement for the elastic. I would suggest reducing at least 1" for the armholes and 2" for the neckline. This is a rough guide, but hopefully this will help.

[@sakura851]

hi i was wondering if you could do view c and f from this pattern

[@zaedyomeara9652]

awesome. thanks for the video.

[@StudioFabricana]

+Zaedy OMeara Thanks. Happy Sewing!

[@Pardy_Animalz]

some smart tips here!

[@albertramos6574]

Wonderful thank u! I am making a bathing suit soon, except mine is going to have a skirt attached but at least I’ll have a good idea of how to construct the body of it

[@StudioFabricana]

Glad you enjoyed our tutorial. Happy Sewing!

[@Doriane175]

thanks for the vidéo !

[@bellavelezvelez5220]

¡Muy lindo!

[@Janette0220]

awesome video!! how to add padding to it?

[@StudioFabricana]

+Janette0220 Normally any padding is added to another layer on the inside of the swimsuit. You would need to cut and sew in an extra layer of lining for the front of the swimsuit that goes from the top of the suit, to a few inches below the bottom of the bust area. You would then purchase some bathing suit friendly bra cups (from your local fabric store) and stitch those onto the extra layer by hand in a few places. Happy Sewing!

[@Janette0220]

+StudioFabricana Thanks a lot for the advise! I got this vintage swimsuit from my mom in the 80s?! and the bra cups are too old and need to be replaced. I will attempt to do it with your suggestion, it sounds complicated x.x hopefully i won't ruin it.

[@rachelfagerburg1695]

Great video! But I'm a little confused on how the hidden seam with the lining works. Can someone explain this to me please?

[@StudioFabricana]

Hi Rachel, it all has to do with layering the pieces before you sew. You want to layer your pieces on a table in front of you- Front piece right-side up, back piece right-side down and then your front lining right-side down (if it has a visible right side). Then you pin and sew your sideseams, shoulder seams and crotch seam as shown in the video. By layering your pieces this way it keeps all of these seam allowances sandwiched between the lining and outside bathing suit pieces (so it won't be directly against your body when you wear it) Hope this helps!

[@khwannarameawmeaw3598]

Love it❤️❤️

[@donthaveinstagramyetp5743]

This is perfect

[@ladyhartforlife]

Awesomeness

[@blushfaerie]

I turnes my one piece into just a bikini but I don't know how I would sew the hip area. Would I stretch the fabric while it sews or leave it how it is without the need to stretch it??

[@blushfaerie]

Turned*

[@StudioFabricana]

TiFFerzZehNiNjA You would want to add some elastic to the hip area (usually a 3/4" or 1" wide). You would want it to be a few inches smaller than your waist measurement (at the point where you will wear the bottoms) and you can attach it the same way we do the other elastic (shown starting around the 5:30 mark in the video. Hope this helps!

[@Poppi_Weez]

Hi. Does the Polyester thread withstand Chlorine?

[@StudioFabricana]

Hello Rich! I have always used polyester thread with no problems. I double-checked by looking at a few blogs about swimwear and found the same answer. I hope this helps!

[@Poppi_Weez]

@@StudioFabricana Thank You

[@lexipooh7536]

Instead of sewing can we use the no sew glue that u have to iron?

[@StudioFabricana]

Hi Lexi, it would be really hard to use a glue or a product that irons on as then your seams won't stretch.

[@yourstruly3087]

Can you send a link to download the swimsuit pattern?

[@StudioFabricana]

We were just working from a simple one piece bathing suit pattern and unfortunately don't have one available for download as we don't sell any pdf patterns. Any one piece bathing suit pattern that just has a front and back piece with no gathers should work to follow along with for this video.

[@tcspec8980]

Very informative. TOO BAD HE WASN'T CLOSER TO THE MICROPHONE. VERY HARD TO HEAR!

[@DaishaView]

Do you have any tutorials on how to do a v neck swimsuit??

[@StudioFabricana]

Hi Daisha, we don't have a video on V neck swimsuits but I will add it to the suggestion list!

[@bo-jf7nj]

is there a way to do this without the machine ?

[@StudioFabricana]

+nissi .xo It's really hard to sew any clothing that needs to stretch by hand as your seams won't stretch. That's why you need to do it on a machine with a zigzag stitch (otherwise your stitches will "pop"). Hope this helps!

[@bo-jf7nj]

+StudioFabricana oh yes I completely understand what you're saying. it's happened before and I couldn't understand why. do you know where I could find one for an affordable price ?

[@StudioFabricana]

+nissi .xo +nissi .xo Not sure where you are located but I know I have seen some basic level Singer machines in different Walmart locations before. Singer is a brand that has been around for a long time and as long as the machine can do a zigzag stitch you should be good to sew!

[@bo-jf7nj]

+StudioFabricana okay thank you so much you were so much help !!

[@ThirdDevision]

how do you add skirted swimsuit :3 i like those

[@StudioFabricana]

ThirdDevision If you wanted a skirt, my suggestion would be to make an elasticized waist skirt separately (you would still want to make it out of swimwear fabric) or you may want to look for a sewing pattern that has the attached skirt as part of the pattern. It is harder to add a skirt to a basic one piece swimsuit pattern as you have to add an extra seam, seam allowance, play with shaping of this seam etc. Hope this helps!

[@TPinksBeautyxoxo]

what machine is used in this video?

[@StudioFabricana]

+T PinksBeauty The machine used is a Pfaff brand Ambition 1.0 Sewing Machine.

[@littleskittle3982]

is a certain needle needed?

[@ssarryo]

+Little Skittle I would use a Schmetz Stretch needle with elastic tape and stretch fabric.

[@Leshawndesigner]

do we have to use the elastic?

[@StudioFabricana]

+LeshawnDIYdesigner The elastic helps to keep the bathing suit on, especially in water.

[@Leshawndesigner]

Oh ok

[@Leshawndesigner]

Do you recommend stretching the elastic when sewing it to the openings? Or using the exact measurement

[@StudioFabricana]

We cut our elastic to the lengths that our pattern called for (yes this was smaller than the measurements of the openings it would get sewn to). As you stitch the elastic down it "grows" a bit so you definitely want your elastic length to be smaller.

[@Leshawndesigner]

ok thanks

[@denisaanthony827]

how would I add padding ?

[@StudioFabricana]

+Denisa Anthony Normally any padding is added to another layer on the inside of the swimsuit. You would need to cut and sew in an extra layer of lining for the front of the swimsuit that goes from the top of the suit, to a few inches below the bottom of the bust area. You would then purchase some bathing suit friendly bra cups (from your local fabric store) and stitch those onto the extra layer by hand in a few places. Happy Sewing!

[@Livnbyf8th]

Thanks for the tip. A question for you, would this same technique applies if I were to use a front and a back lining? Thanks in advance.

[@StudioFabricana]

Hi Corrine, if I was planning to line the whole suit, here is what I would do: 1) Sew all the body pieces together at the shoulder, side seams and crotch. 2) Sew all the lining pieces together at the shoulder, side seams and crotch. 3)Put the lining and body pieces wrong-sides together. Then attach the elastic as we did in this video (this will secure the two layers together). If you are finding the lining slipping around, you can always baste the raw edges of the neckline, armholes and legholes before attaching the elastic. The way we attached the lining in this video was to ensure a clean finish on the inside and that all the inner seams were enclosed. If you are lining the whole suit, it would be hard to attach both sides of the lining, hence the idea of sewing them separately and then attaching the two layers together as you add the elastic. Sorry for the long winded reply. Hope this helps. If you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask. Happy Sewing!

[@antoinetteseals4549]

Why is the sound so low? You can bareley hear you.

[@StudioFabricana]

We're working on updating this video with better sound! Thanks for the comment : )

[@StudioFabricana]

Hi Antoinette, this video was created when we still had a very simple camera that did not pick up sound very well. We are hoping to make an updated swimsuit video in the near future!

[@1cbjack]

Great video, but poor sound quality!

[@intessarhabib3051]

1cbjack what is the type of your sewing machine

[@creativecheersoffashionlau7364]

Why didn’t you make the whole suit seamless? You could have made the elastic to the inside too.

[@StudioFabricana]

Great suggestion for next time! We were following the pattern for this suit and trying to make it as close to the pattern as possible to help people through the process. Thanks!

[@designs4dance]

DON'T use a zig zag stitch on side, crotch, or shoulder seams! Use a straight stitch. The fabric will still stretch but the stitches won't.

[@StudioFabricana]

Hi designs4dance, we suggest using a zigzag stitch for all the seams so the stitches don't pop since a bathing suit is intended to be snug fitting. If you are worried about the seam stretching out of shape you could stitch with a narrower zigzag or some machines even have a stretch stitch that is perfect for fitted knit garments.

[@TheJoyeFamily]

Ryan

[@Sarahm-cb8dt]

What about bikinis

[@StudioFabricana]

Stay tuned! We are looking at creating some videos on making a bikini in the future as it's considerably different than making a one piece.

[@tastelikechinahadababyandn9928]

lol now all yall out there that are bigginers please wear your swim suit before going out side because the thread might pop a loose in the wrong places.

[@zippodbeebilbroxen3016]

AUDIO

[@dailynnicole2938]

cool but he need ta talk louder