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From: Cedar
Date: 03-07-2004, 08:35 AM (1 of 8)
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I have some lovely blue swim suit fabric. I bought it to make my daughter a mermaid costume, and I have a lot left over. I have been toying with the idea of making a suit for myself, but I have no idea how difficult this will be, and where I could find patterns for them. I'd like something modest, but not skirted. Like the fifties suits, I think, that went down the legs a little? Anyway, I shall appreciate any help you can give me! This is my first post here, but my friend who recommended Sew-What's says you are all friendly, so I look forward to getting to know you all. Cedar We do not have to see
To know the wind is here; We do not have to see To know God's love is near. - Unknown |
User: Cedar
Member since: 03-04-2004 Total posts: 7 |
From: dmoses
Date: 03-07-2004, 09:10 AM (2 of 8)
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Kwik-Sew makes patterns for swimsuits. Here is a link to their website. http://www.kwiksew.com/Cold_Fusion/catalog/Frame_New.cfm Hope this helps.  If it doesn't go directly to the swimsuit patterns page, click on 'misses', then on 'swimwear'. Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: Pudge99
Date: 03-07-2004, 10:57 AM (3 of 8)
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http://www.kwiksew.com/Cold_Fusion/catalog/Frame_New.cfm Check out these patterns. Don't know if they have what you are looking for but I love their patterns. Gina
Pictures of my successes and failures Pfaff 2040 Janome Mylock 134D Singer Futura CE-100 w/ Autopunch Husqvarna Viking 3D Sketch |
User: Pudge99
Member since: 10-30-2001 Total posts: 1375 |
From: Skye
Date: 03-07-2004, 03:44 PM (4 of 8)
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Hi Cedar, I have made my own swimwear for years - since 1979 goodness that makes me seem ancient I was young then LOL! I have found quick sew patterns good for fit and instructions If you need any advice ask away Skye |
User: Skye
Member since: 09-28-2000 Total posts: 233 |
From: Yannick
Date: 03-07-2004, 03:49 PM (5 of 8)
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jalie have a lot of neat pattern for swimsuit. http://www.jalie.com/ I made coats and underwares from her pattern and just love them. Yannick
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User: Yannick
Member since: 10-30-2002 Total posts: 49 |
From: MaryW
Date: 03-07-2004, 05:53 PM (6 of 8)
Hi Cedar, welcome to Sew Whats New.  As you can see, the girls here are wonderful. I wouldn't mind seeing a bathing suit in the gallery. 
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: Cedar
Date: 03-10-2004, 07:57 AM (7 of 8)
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I appreciate the help and sites so far - I don't know when I'll find time to finish this project but I'd like to have it for summer. Mary, I like this site very much, and thank you for your welcome Skye, no doubt I shall take you up on your offer of help! Thanks again, Cedar We do not have to see
To know the wind is here; We do not have to see To know God's love is near. - Unknown |
User: Cedar
Member since: 03-04-2004 Total posts: 7 |
From: MaryW
Date: 03-10-2004, 08:22 AM (8 of 8)
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Jalie also has 4 patterns for the price of 3. Sandra Betzina endorsed their T shirt pattern, and they sold out! Apparently it is a very nice fit. MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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