Making my first swimsuit using a vintage pattern | Advance 5099

[@cor3944]

My mother showed me once her swimsuit from the 50s sewn by herself. After war it was difficult to get one in Germany. The quality and fitting were amazing. Thank you for your interesting tutorial ❤

[@ulhi7564]

Do you know what pattern she used?

[@donnacoleman4624]

Stunning! Once again you've created a masterpiece. You look amazing in the suit and red is your color❤

[@joybellamy5561]

SewRena you like you just stepped out of a Jet’s 1950 Magazines 🥰

[@SewRena]

Thank you so much

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

Being able to feel and look at originals in order to copy them is so wonderful! You look so cute in your suit!🌻👍🌟👑 It fits so well & looks great on you🦋

[@jant7881]

I adore the quality of vintage swimsuits.

[@SewRena]

Yes! They are beautifully made. I want to recreate the shape/style of the floral one

[@katwitanruna]

Oh cool! Being able to feel the original fabric makes such a difference. Whenever I teach someone to sew I have them go through the fabric store closing their eyes and feeling the fabric before checking the content.

[@mamapillow8365]

Your swimsuit turned out amazing! I used to sew swimsuits for my water aerobics class. I found some great materials for them and recommend a lining called "power stretch" and the clear elastic for leg openings. I think switching out muslin for a different fabric was a good choice. I found that a lot of threads won't hold up to chlorine, I ended up using a wooly nylon for the later ones. When I was learning how to make them I went to a swimsuit manufacturing outlet. They told me there that the swimsuit when you buy it should be the same size as you without ease, because the fabric stretches over time. It sounded crazy, but the swimsuits I made after that held up better. You are such an inspiration, I love the finishing touch with your signature.

[@SewRena]

Thank you I really appreciate all the tips!

[@sheryllstarr7115]

You sew the best vintage outfits. It's a joy to watch your channel.🎉🎉🎉

[@allycat6141]

I have zero interest in sewing, BUT I love watching your videos! I love the information you give and it’s so relaxing to listen to you explain the process. ❤

[@Bonjour_Yall421]

I so enjoy all your content, your style, and your talent. I don’t even sew anymore but I expect you will inspire me. The swimsuit is adorable on you. Thanks 😀

[@kathyjohnston4337]

Oh my goodness, that suit is absolutely fabulous. You look amazing!!!🤩 🤩 🤩

[@kimt2au]

WOW, the outfit looks great and you look amazing. Another fantastic video. Thank you, @SewRena.

[@moonbasket]

Those vintage swimsuits you showed at the beginning are beautiful.

[@powerpuff4ever]

I’ve loved that this shape of swimwear has come into fashion recently.

[@SewingBoxDesigns]

Book marking to watch over again and take notes! I love the high waist two pieces look! Great job! 😃

[@SewRena]

Thank you ❤️💕

[@Sootielove]

Oh how beautiful! It's fascinating to illustrate the differences vs modern swimming costumes

[@jelsner5077]

I'd like to make my own vintage swimsuit, but at my age it would have to be one of those woolen Victorian bathing costumes that covers everything up.

[@addison2108]

That would be amazing for outdoor swimming on cold days!

[@Hargsehm]

Ah I bet you'll be just fine.❤

[@katmartinez3737]

Super cute suit! The colour is breathtaking 😍

[@saranatalie13]

Oooh it's so cute! I love that you embroidered your name on it. It reminds me of the Janzten swimsuits. I just bought fabric to make a vintage style stretch swimsuit too. This video had a lot of helpful tips, thank you!

[@SewRena]

Thank you so much that’s exactly what I was going for with the embroidery

[@pbenson56fran]

Very good at using your gift.

[@SewRena]

Thank you

[@SewSewDrew]

It's the SewRena logo signature for me! and I think it fits you so cute. Perfect for taking the bobbins to the pool!

[@margomoore4527]

The last time I attempted to make a garment was eighth grade. I have a fabric stash intended for use in quilting, but I hope someday to make a skirt or dress or pj bottoms. I could not follow what you did because of my lack of experience. I am in awe of someone who can do what you do! And red is indeed your color!

[@JaneDoe-ip5yl]

very flattering I love it.

[@courtneyperry7659]

I have thought about making my own vintage-inspired swimsuit for a while now. Thanks for sharing yours!

[@Arffff03]

Thank you for making videos. You have such a relaxing demeanor. I think I just recently failed my college class due to the final 😭, and this is the content I need to cope rn

[@mariposaflame4194]

🤩🤩 so cute. Love that color on you!

[@CJG1419]

You have to make a swimsuit cover up now! Adorable!

[@hopenield8234]

Really interesting info about vintage swimsuits, great video!

[@katwitanruna]

Lovely work again!

[@jennydame]

Sew cute! Always love seeing your signature on your outfits 🌹 ✨

[@karenhaley3444]

My gosh, you nailed it! Beautiful suit!!

[@LadyWiggin]

Wow. Great work. And it looks so adorable in you. Red is definitely a good color for you. I’m new to the channel but love the content and find I’m always looking for your next episode. Thank you

[@quazylade90]

This is definitely the cutest.

[@jessyjonas4988]

Beautiful for posing Not so much for swimming Thanks for sharing your talent

[@A2D4]

I used to do a LOT of sewing and once made a two-piece swimsuit in the late 60’s. It was made of white eyelet cotton and dbl lined (obviously). (That was back when I didn’t have to do any altering to the pattern & I was several sizes smaller! 😄) I wore it ONCE to the lake and some guy made a comment about my wearing my “skivvies” to swim in. That was the last time I ever wore it. Dont know what I was thinking, since when I thot abt it, it really did resemble underwear. 😬

[@dmcrae1743]

The first/only time I wore a two-piece swim suit, I dove into the pool, thinking I looked so cute, and the top came off in the water. (mid 1960s)

[@TLStitches]

Funny you mentioned it looking like underwear, as back when I was about 5 and my oldest sister was 19, I remember her putting on a white bikini and at first I thought she was wearing her underwear and I was horrified!😂

[@A2D4]

Oh wow- definitely an unforgettable swim suit experience! 😄

[@zoeykyzer8036]

Very cute! I would love to see this swimsuit with a floral skirt. Like the one you made for your little playsuit that buttons down the center. Just an idea😊

[@queensreign9003]

Keep doing what you do! ❤❤❤

[@lanceortega1366]

What a cute swimsuit! Impressive as always :]

[@MNic13]

This turned out so beautiful! You are so talented! 👙🩱🥰

[@shelleychristensen836]

You do an amazing job. Love the color

[@lightblueseaglass]

Oh wow! That turned out really well; and you are so attractive. It really suits you!

[@barbiedesoto7054]

Turned out amazing!

[@JaiShirelle]

Super cute! I love the color too!

[@StephanieCanada]

Oh this is super cute!

[@felinetherapy4782]

Fabulous! Love the color.

[@Benouille1988]

This is so cute ! I'm a beginner so I don't have the level yet for this but I'd love to try it one day you make it look so easy ! And thanks for the feedback on the thread 👍🏻

[@Nicoya]

If you don't want to buy 4 cones of thread for serging a project, a quick way around it is to wind bobbins for the needle thread(s) and then set up the machine for a single looper thread that gets fed from just one cone or spool. Or, if your serger can't do a single-looper stitch you can either use 2 cones/spools or play thread-chicken with using a bobbin for one of the loopers (the loopers use way more thread than the needles). That said, regular polyester thread should be fine for a swimsuit when using a serger. It'll hold up to chlorine, and the way the serger stitch is formed will provide it with enough stretch to do the job just fine. If you don't mind how the inside looks, you can use a matching thread for the outermost needle and then just whatever thread for the rest since they'll never show on the right side. I love how this project turned out though, it looks great!

[@martaaberg3330]

That is super cute! You could tighten the leg openings with some clear elastic, maybe just on the sides?

[@SewRena]

I thought about that! Do you know if it will hold up well in chlorine/salt water?

[@2zai207i]

Wow! You’re so talented!

[@littlefarmlover]

You are a really fun person!

[@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778]

Thanks for another great video, SewRena! Inspiring! You look like a fifties fashion model in your new bathing suit 🩱. I have a “Cute & Covered” pattern for a swim dress with attached shorts. Although I don’t agree with the company owner’s extreme take on religion, it’s a great pattern. You’ve inspired me to eventually sew the swimsuit. Seeing your frustration, I will skip that stretch thread. Yikes! I’ll stick with poly thread.

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

Well done!

[@TheWorldOfLC]

It looks great! I know it’s probably not “correct” to have to loose legs. But I think it’s a look. It kind of looks stylish in a very today kind of way. I know that might not be your goal. But it’s funny how that happens! Thanks for the awesome video! 🎉❤

[@SewRena]

Thanks so much I think I’m concerned about it being loose for actual swimming if it’s too bad I’ll just wear swim bottoms under if I don’t alter it

[@julieaustin4733]

So cute on you!!❤️❤️❤️

[@sharonrimsza7960]

Oh my…I thought that Coats and Clark Eloflex would be great to use with knits. I was so wrong. No matter how I adjusted my machines(I gave up after the 4th one) …. horrible. I have at least a dozen spools of Eloflex and absolutely hate it! If I could find someone that wanted it I would give every spool of it to them. I do recommend the stretch needles though and I use regular thread. I have a lot of things I have made from knit fabric. For my vertical seams I do not use or need a ‘stretch’ stitch, I simply use a regular stitch. For my horizontal seams I use a narrow zig zag stitch. I do not like the ‘stretch’ stitch on my machine. I can use a twin needle with a longer stitch for the hems (sleeves and hems). I do have a serger if I want to use that. And for hemming I do have a Coverstitch which comes in very handy. Eloflex is a stretch thread that your machine may or may not like. Write down any adjustments you make or make a sample of the stitches and settings to find the best fit and keep those notes. Love your channel and appreciate the work you put in to your fabulous clothes. So very beautiful. Truly, such beautiful work and fabulous style.

[@vernakg]

Cute swim suit

[@jensewsvintage]

ahh love this swimsuit ☺️ perfect for summer 😍! I had the same issue I made a swimsuit with the bloomer butt, but that was definitely the look back then 😄 gorgeous !!

[@SewRena]

It looks so much more fitted in the pattern art I kinda want to adjust it and make it one more time to see if I can get it More snug on the thighs

[@nitamay3534]

That is a beautiful swim suit.

[@kellybryson7754]

Looking good!

[@saleemahfareed4495]

Cute thanks for sharing ❤

[@leodawn5913]

Back in the 80s I found a lot of 50s bathing suits in the thrift stores and I would buy them and try them all on. Some handmade and some were store-bought and they all looked bunchy when put on. every single one! Was it on purpose? because when things get wet things start showing? Then I realized… I don’t think people thought things could or should be super tight fitting across the body because stretchy fabrics hadn’t come out yet, so nobody thought that it was possible to get something to look so tight and stretched across your body and those old bathing suits being made of cotton with a lining Couldn’t possibly do that❤ so maybe fix it a little bit but leave it a little little bit bunchy too!🌸

[@jayneterry8701]

I agree I don't think it was super tight then. You need ease when the fabric doesn't stretch. Not exactly sure why your stretchy thread kept breaking but I sort of remember not being able to sew fast with it. Friction would build up to snap it.

[@amyferguson8856]

So much fun !

[@sabrinawhite7185]

Good job!!!❤

[@bethroberts674]

So beautiful…

[@artclasswithdeanna829]

Oh gosh! Now Ive got to try this! 😆

[@SmallBobby]

Absolutely love this!! 😍

[@thayslenamartinez3215]

It’s cute 😍😍😍 8:22

[@IISheireenII]

So cute!

[@lorealdrayton6164]

it looks amazing!!! beautiful!

[@SewRena]

Thank you 💕❤️❤️

[@humblelabor]

Love it!

[@conniemcmillian7010]

Beautiful 😍

[@TheFractalStorySpinner]

This is an adorable swimsuit. It's feminine and figure flattering for a lot of body types without any 'assets' top or bottom hanging out. Have you tried swimming in it? I mean, probably not good for anybody into swimming laps, but for the typical dunk in the ocean or pool, I'm wondering how it feels. I have a question about your sewing machines. I appreciate your use of vintage in many areas of your life and your use of patterns available to homesewers of the time, but home machines were home machines and not industrial machines, so our stuff always looked homesewn, vs. 'store-made', unless somebody were a professional tailor or seamstress and had the tools that went along with that. Long way round to ask why not use modern machines which would be of comparable quality to professional sewing machines of the time? (my grandfather and great-grandfather were tailors from a village of people who were involved in the trade in some way or another as seamstresses, or shoemakers, etc. which is why I ask.)

[@Selanium]

Adorable!!!

[@nyves104]

I'm still very new to sewing, I didn't stretch thread was a thing!

[@alicerafferty9595]

Nice one!

[@lauriepelayo296]

Super cute ❤

[@meridethhendry5733]

Too cute!!

[@cherylhuot4436]

Darling ! It looks great on you too! Love the suit style. It’s cute, sexy, but still modest. No need for all our "Cash and Prizes" to be hanging out!

[@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778]

I ❤ your phrase, “cash and prizes.” 🤣

[@MaryWalsh-ux6oj]

I went to a concert one time in Greeley Colorado. It was with "Hazel Miller and her Zydeco band." There was a woman up front that was not dressed very modestly and she was gyrating and moving in a way that left not very much to the imagination. Hazel called out to her, "Honey, you don't have to show EVERYTHING your mama gave you!"😮

[@cherylhuot4436]

@@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778 That what teens called "bits and pieces" back in the late 90s early 2000s.

[@allieg6401]

So cute 😍

[@kimharrison8380]

wow, cute!

[@collettemcquaide1662]

You look stunning.x

[@sharons8702]

Fantastic

[@Vivaldilover]

I would love for you to be my sewing teacher!!!!!!!

[@gailsears2913]

Cute!

[@Respekhtal]

I ❤ ❤❤ it!!!!!!!!!

[@reclusiveopossum3493]

This is not really related to this video, but I was wondering if you might have insight as to how black women might have worn their hair when sleeping outside of curlers in the late 50s. I haven’t been able to find resources as of yet and you seem knowledgeable. I apologize for the off topic-ness of this question, but.

[@IvyRosethebus]

So cute! Did I miss a zipper? Did the material stretch enough? 🤔

[@SewRena]

I didn’t show the process of the zipper going in but it goes down the center back

[@IvyRosethebus]

@@SewRena thanks for responding. I really appreciate it. I watch on my phone so it’s hard to tell from pictures sometimes. I wanted to try drafting a suit like this. Thanks again.😊

[@steveladner4346]

👍👍👍👍

[@hannerz777]

❤️💜❤️

[@10kiemic]

I am following you on Tik Tok, but there are 2 accts. Both yours?

[@SewRena]

Sewrenavintage is NOT me. Someone is stealing my content. The smaller account @sewrena is my real account

[@alpay4741]

The fabric choice is a big question.

[@BrooklynLilly]

❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@PamelaNotAnderson]

Didn't they basically where pants back then?

[@rebeccaalarie6156]

🎇🌈♥️😊

[@LG-universe]

For the algorithm.

[@Love.Yourself.1976]

🫶🫶🫶

[@SusanPChild]

Love it!

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

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