Swimwear Sewing 101- Sew your own swimsuits!

[@lindseypolius2830]

I honestly loved this video it taught me alot I'm 16yrs old and I love sewing I'm also starting my own business don't even know how to use a sewing machine but I'm looking forward to learning I actually making beautiful swimsuits and clothes with my hands .

[@KevinKlineisawesome]

Your method of sewing elastic is helpful. 10 times better than other methods. No need to guess how much elastic I need. I just pin down, pull and sew as I go. I upgraded my swimsuit with leftover fabric and I can't wait to make my own bikini.

[@gwilliams1629]

I have watched the video three times. My elastic finally looks correct. Today I heard something new about the back leg. Thank you.

[@kimberlyprice4803]

Thank you so much for simplifying putting elastic in right!

[@SaraSong-mw3zm]

I've looked at so many tutorials and yours is the one that makes the most sence to me and tht i am able to understand THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@f1el6]

sharing the 25% vs 75% stretch was super helpful and due to that this is the best video I've seen on this topic! I'm planning to make some athletic wear and underwear, and will be rewatching this before I get started :-)

[@marwaelkady6472]

Hello can you please expalin why 25% at the front and 75% stretch at the back? Why not all the same

[@tinkersdinkers]

@@marwaelkady6472 The more you stretch it up front the tighter it gets when you wear it! We want it tight over our butts is why. :D

[@yamrito7834]

It seems so easy when you're the one doing it. You're great btw. I'm planning to make my own swimwear collection and this is very helpful. Thank you so much.

[@elenard7045]

THANKKKK YOUUUUUUU THIS VIDEO IS EVERYTHING! I needed so much this tutorial. THANKS!

[@Lemmikki2011]

This was an extremely helpful tutorial! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain everything so thoroughly.

[@rebeccahempe5144]

Thank you for a wonderful detailed video on attaching lining and swimwear elastic. Can't wait to make some for my grand babies. Make more videos for us!

[@lifewiththelovelies8217]

Thank you for the clear easy to follow directions! You are a blessing.

[@judykski4916]

Excellent info on making swimsuits. The tip on stretching 25% in the neck/front, armholes and front of crotch while using 75% stretch in the booty area was especially helpful. You make it look super easy. Thank you!

[@iammaryly]

Thank you!!! What if you want to add padding??! Is that a whole different step!?

[@sophied1325]

Mary Ly you can leave a hole like a bra if it’s a two piece or you can sew in a little pocket for it

[@TheGraceDiaries]

I would have liked to see a close up of the finished product and what the actual finishing stitch was that you used. Great tutorial, thanks

[@galaxygimbiino8544]

Thanks so much for making this tutorial, I was thinking about doing swimwear commissions for a long time. Again, thank youuuuu X3

[@cynthiadh]

Thank you for this video, it's very clear and informative!

[@kenn1936]

Awesome tutorial - thank you so much for sharing this video.

[@afroditikont]

I was so thrilled to make it but it seems that the link doesn't work.. 😔 however it's super helpful video! Thank you very much for the detailed instructions ❤

[@ngoctramhuynh4398]

Thank you very much for sharing the method about 25% and 75% stretch of elastic onto the fabric, i had bought several swimsuits from Macy store, as well as from Viet Nam, none of those are fit, and I had tried to sew one by myself.

[@mariewoehr1669]

Thank you for sharing, so helpful!

[@kingporter67]

Oh my god, this is a great video!!

[@ScreenPlaystructures]

Great video! Where can I find a good selection of swimwear fabric? I’m searching online as having some trouble. I’m in SoCal, maybe if I go up to LA fashion district???

[@cibergirl81]

I see you are using Eco friendly fabrics nice I use them also

[@kariginakos5038]

Excellent, excellent tutorial!!!

[@mandylavida]

Sooooo helpful! Thank you.

[@Angxl1cc]

where do you buy the swimwear fabric? btw amazing work, I absolutely love this!

[@brianneericksen4364]

i’ve actually sewn a swimming suit with your pattern and i loved it!! however, i’m sewing another one and i can’t seem to get the right tensions with my serger, which is the same as yours. any tips?

[@momzilla9491]

Hi Brianne, Did you figure out the tensions for your Serger? If so, could you please share? Thanks!

[@jackdykes7352]

Great video...Many thanks.....Jane

[@barbaraness4507]

You definitely make it look easy! I would like to try it but I’d hate to put all that work into something that may not turn out. I’ve sown for over 40 years, and even made beautiful formals so experience isn’t an issue.

[@judykski4916]

Just do it. Sewing with knits and negative ease is different than sewing with wovens. You just have to work with the knit fabric and learn its' properties and it will become second nature. Best of luck!

[@barbaraness4507]

@@judykski4916 Thanks for your video, and encouraging words. I believe I will try it soon.

[@sallycummard2522]

Wow you are good at this

[@chelisepatterson]

Thank you!!!

[@chelisepatterson]

Thank you, Sally!!

[@debrasmith915]

I'm gonna try this. Can you do a 60's 2 piece.

[@sarahnocquet7679]

I thought we were going to see the serged edges and then when step 5 came along it blew my mind

[@sophiab122]

gurl didn’t even tell me what type of thread to use ✨🧚🏽‍♀️💫💖

[@carylhalfwassen8555]

Use standard serger thread if serging. Sometimes I use stretch serger thread for the looper in the serger. But if using sewing machine dual purpose sewing thread is fine.

[@gwilliams1629]

really? polyester

[@jneljohn]

Great tutorial! Thank you.

[@geslinram1768]

What type of thread did you use please

[@j.bellerive4179]

Are you sewing the shoulders, sides and crotch using a zigzag stitch? A closeup on the stitching would be helpful. Also, when using a zigzag, how wide do you set the stitch?

[@abbattoirnoises]

Where did you get those beautiful chrome scissors!? Also thank you so much, this was very helpful! I can't wait to try it :)

[@FeistyFronds]

They are Tula Pink scissors ;)

[@jmljasmine]

Have you considered making and selling natural fiber cloth swimsuits? If you do let me know.

[@TheCurlyCoopers]

Hey. Love the swimsuits you made. I signed up for your newsletter to receive the swimsuit pattern but never received an email. I did it a few times and never got anything. I hope you can help. I really want to make one for my daughter.

[@dianagilbert347]

Is your knife on when you are sewing the elastic with the serger?

[@mariar.preciado1383]

What machine are you using? Do you have recommendations?

[@h.fisher1700]

Thank you!

[@ritalegrange1064]

This is a wonderful tutorial, i had looked for the pattern, and i kind find it here, can you please sent a link. Thank you

[@PetraKaiserGlassArt]

You have a wonderful teaching style. I just got my Juki serger. Are you using ball point needles in the serger too?

[@andreiah8]

Thank you for this tutorial!!

[@alexalexander6297]

I'm looking for a way to turn my one piece swimsuit into a tummy control swimsuit and I can't find a SINGLE vid on KZbin. Can it be done?

[@miavlogs6653]

idk if you still need information on this because you commented a year ago but on Micarah Tewers "how to make a swimsuit" video she talks about how to make one. at i believe around 8:08 of the video.

[@alexalexander6297]

@@miavlogs6653 I DO need that info still. Thank you!

[@deenawillis1597]

When you using the serger to sew in the elastic do you turn off the knife blade?

[@CowgirlSugarCookie]

I was wondering same thing... But I watched the video again and you can see a small string of fabric coming off as she serges so the knife if on. I'm worried I'll cut into the elastic

[@maureenkennedy3234]

Thank you!

[@barkster]

what needles are you using in your serger?

[@barbiep9840]

Just completed my first swimsuit ever thanks to your pattern! I have a question, though. The topstitched elastic keeps turning out. Did I pull the elastic too much?? The suit fits her like a glove and I went by her current measurements to choose her pattern size. Should I have sized up?

[@chelisepatterson]

Barbie P I’m so glad you made your first suit! So, normally when the elastic turns out like that it is because your top stitches are too close to the edge. It’s totally happened to me before. If you are using 3/8 inch elastic, then you want to top stitch 3/8 inches away from the edge so you are stitching down that side of the elastic away from the edge. I don’t think it would be because you are pulling the elastic too much. If you are feeling like a perfectionist you can unpick the topstitching in the areas that the elastic is flipping out and restitch further from the edge. OR, if you are me I would not unpick anything and just restitch over the stitches again just further from the edge. That should keep it from flipping out! Hope that helps! 😘

[@sbrientje1986]

Hi, loved the tutorial, really helpfull! Can you tell me what kind of sewingmachine(s) you’ve got and work with? I am doing some research before I buy. Thnx ☺️☺️

[@winny9115]

It's great to learn, but the Website Expired.

[@Aimeeklokeid]

You said cotten elastic but all I see is polyester on amazon ?

[@lenisehall9561]

I signed up and never got the pattern

[@rnbsteenstar]

I hear that carvico vita is good too! ;)

[@khwannarameawmeaw3598]

Thank you so much❤️❤️❤️

[@jeannettekelbaugh3876]

Love your fabrics, do you purchase them online?

[@hpetty7]

I don’t know if I missed it but what thread are you using?? Anything specific for swimwear?

[@olenamaria573]

How did you do the fold over and top stitch so effortlessly? My machine has problems doing that many layers and the stitches skip and/or the bobbin gets all clogged up. I even used a ball point needle and it still skips stitches :( What settings did you use or is it my machine?

[@babitamitchell5642]

What thread did you use please? Is it a normal polyester or special nylon stretch thread please or none of them?

[@hannahingliscreative]

Can you make swimwear from scuba fabric?

[@tammyaltic2254]

Thank you for the video. Where is a good place to find swimwear elastic in the US and what type of material should I look for in elastic? What model is your Juki serger if you don’t mind me asking? Thanks so much for your help

[@Fcamila100]

The pattern is not available.

[@babitamitchell5642]

Loved this video. Thank you. Do you teach bikini making too please?

[@Abbystarrrrr]

What fabric you used to line swimsuit?

[@alejandrascorcia2366]

Did you do the basting with a zig zag stich?

[@DutchesLove1926]

Hi I have signed up for the newsletter to receive the pattern however I haven’t received it yet

[@irianabriceno6700]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, I want to make a one piece, can you tell me what kind of stitch did you used with the regular sewing machine when joining the sides please? 🙏🏽❤️ Thank you so much in advance! Xx

[@carylhalfwassen8555]

I would use a small zig zag. You just want to hold the two pieces together until you install the elastic.

[@Samiam173]

Sorry if I missed it but is there a stretch thread you should be using or, is any thread ok?

[@melqueeneyo]

You don’t send patterns after subscribing to your mailing

[@janethasis8116]

What type of fabric you used?

[@mehzimi5386]

I subscribed and didn't recieve a pattern

[@alejandrascorcia2366]

Did anyone receive the pattern? Last video on here was two years ago, i look up on social media and the last time she was active was 2 years ago, everyone complaining about not receiving the pattern... weird...

[@amberlebaron986]

Anyway you could say how much fabric to buy?

[@Csncelthis1223]

Got bathing suit tankini i love and i am looking for the silicone grip stuff you find in some clothing to keep it from riding up. I want to put it permanently on my suit, do you know what it is called? I find it sometimes at the back legs of underwear and in shapewear, but i want to buy it and put it on my tankini. Any suggestions or do you know the official name? I don't want to put elastic at the bottom, i feel like it would be unflattering. It keeps sliding up off the bottoms.

[@chelisepatterson]

Yes, when I have made tankinis I generally don't put elastic on the bottom. There is a type of elastic though called gripper elastic: www.etsy.com/listing/456428906/gripper-elastic-5m?gpla=1&gao=1&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhpDsocaN3QIVBNtkCh19twmIEAQYBCABEgICwvD_BwE . If you attached this at the bottom of the tankini top without stretching the elastic AT ALL as you sew (just sew them both through evenly) then you wouldn't get any type of weird elastic stretch there and I believe it should give you the grip you are looking for! Good luck!

[@TheLadyCoach]

What type of sewing machine are you using? Any suggestions when buying a machine strictly for swimwear designs?

[@chelisepatterson]

Great question! (Sorry for the late response tho). I use a Janome machine: www.amazon.com/Janome-7330-Magnolia-Computerized-Stitches/dp/B001GTX2U4 . You could make a great swimsuit on any machine as long as you are using the right needle: a stretch needle or ballpoint, and using the right stitch: either a zig zag or a stretch stitch. Now if you are planning on sewing mostly swimwear I would highly recommend getting a serger. The one I have and love is this Juki: www.amazon.com/JUKI-MO654DE-Portable-Thread-Machine/dp/B001BG08DQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1535383561&sr=1-1&keywords=juki+serger . A serger is great for all garment sewing and especially for stretchy swimwear or knits. I use both my machines when sewing swimwear!

[@nourhany5111]

Can we not use elastic?

[@bridgetolsen3700]

You really need it to keep the suit tight to the body

[@angelicatombs9668]

I haven't received the pattern either. Would it be possible to address this issue?

[@fuchsiacherryblossom]

is this pattern still available? I have subscribed to your mailing list but have not received anything.

[@maryellenpittoello5857]

I have signed up but have not received email for pattern

[@angelathedinga9482]

what stitch are you using when you baste?

[@hinatahyuuga120]

Casting is a straight stich set to the longest setting on your sewing machine

[@mariak3747]

signed up but havent recived pattern

[@dinage6882]

Hi there I subscribed but haven’t received the pattern yet . Could u send me please ?

[@haileysanchez1982]

Can you please fill a video for how to make a bikini! Specifically a triangle top with strings

[@kellybehan4484]

I signed up and received no pattern

[@uniqueblenddesign9006]

How can I get your pattern?

[@jessicabutcher7886]

How can I get your pattern? Thanks! 💕

[@esmeedesi9027]

I did not receive an email with the pattern unfortunately

[@kellybehan4484]

How do you get the pattern?

[@MegaSoccerstar1997]

How much fabric should I buy for one? A yard? Or how many yards :)

[@chelisepatterson]

Em&Family one yard of swimwear fabric will be plenty for one suit!

[@chelisepatterson]

Em&Family one yard of swimwear fabric will be plenty for one suit!

[@anncassler808]

Measure or your body from the top to the bottom and add an inch. That's how much length you'll need. I'm guessing that width wise you might actually have enough for 2 suits depending on the width of fabric and size of suit.

[@yourstruly3087]

New Subscriber :)

[@alexadances970]

Where do you recommend purchasing swimwear fabric?

[@bridgetolsen3700]

Check out Raspberry Creek Fabric. Love their fabric and prices are great!

[@TheLilia7x]

How do you go about sizes

[@wshdyb911]

Do we need to use special thread like the stretchy ones? Or just the normal threads will do??

[@chelisepatterson]

bellevestaa yes, just all purpose thread!

[@wshdyb911]

Thank you! This helps me a lot ❤️

[@sitiscafe3670]

hi how I buy pool size swimsuit?

[@katrienbastyns1938]

I want to know if the seam allowance in the pattern?

[@sandyhenneberg7305]

Were you able to get the free pattern?

[@cindygeiger6670]

I have the same sewing machine as you have, the Janome Magnolia. What top-stitch stitch do you use on your swimsuits?

[@chelisepatterson]

I always use stitch 29 when topstitching swimwear or knits! I like the way it looks, it is super stretchy, and I have never ever had the stitches break even with tons of wear and use. 😀

[@cindygeiger6670]

Thanks so much.

[@chanetoerien1151]

@@chelisepatterson could you post pic of the top-stitch that you used. I don't have a Janome but a Singer and I am sure the type of stitch is also available to match

[@handsenzhao1447]

Swimwear fashionable we can catch fashion

[@ieshawilliams8931]

What kind of sewing machine to use???? I already have the sewing patterns

[@tommid4236]

I never received pattern. Ugh

[@saridisantana7467]

Hola quisiera hacer una actividad con mi sobrina alguien que me lo facilite el patron porque no logro hacer que me lo envien me he suscrito varias veces