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From: prairielady
Date: 05-16-2007, 11:17 AM (1 of 13)
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Does anyone know where I can get a pattern for a modest swimsuit (one with a bit longer of a skirt, one piece) for a size 12 girl (she's 10 and thin), that won't break my pocketbook? I was looking at some on ebay, but really I can't afford to spend $12 on a pattern plus $5 shipping. We're raising our niece, and I try to make a lot of her clothing. I really do not like the very exposing swimsuits they have on the market for her age group  Thanks! Faye P.S. If I don't respond quickly to your answer, it's because I often do not receive notification from here, for some reason 
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User: prairielady
Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 31 |
From: Addicted2Sewing
Date: 05-16-2007, 11:26 AM (2 of 13)
| Have you thought about just buying a bathing suit, then maybe making a longer skirt to match? I know what you mean about how revealing the bathing suits are now days. I was looking for a one piece for my 5 year old and found tons of skimpy bikini's.....maybe i'll find something (normal) for her to wear. Goodluck to you. |
User: Addicted2Sewing
Member since: 02-01-2007 Total posts: 133 
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From: temom
Date: 05-16-2007, 01:42 PM (3 of 13)
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I can't help with the pattern, but I just bought a tankini for my daughter from Old Navy's online store. It had boy shorts, so it covered her behind, and there was just a tiny bit of skin showing on her tummy. It was very reasonably priced, at $8 USD per piece - so it was $16 plus shipping.
Theresa
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User: temom
Member since: 01-19-2007 Total posts: 410 
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From: IsabelleB
Date: 05-17-2007, 07:12 AM (4 of 13)
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Jalie has several great modest swimsuit patterns, but they'll probably be too expensive for what you're looking for... Still,you might find it inspiring. http://www.jalie.com/sewingpatterns/sports/allsports.html#2317 Isabelle
Sewing blog: Kitty Couture |
User: IsabelleB
Member since: 10-25-2006 Total posts: 265 |
From: IsabelleB
Date: 05-17-2007, 07:15 AM (5 of 13)
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Another thought. Sewing magazines sometimes offer patterns for swimwear. Knipmode just did, for instance, but I don't know how easily available Knipmode is for you (I don't know where you live; I live in France and need to ask a friend in Belgium to pick it up and send it over). Others have also done that in the past.
Isabelle
Sewing blog: Kitty Couture |
User: IsabelleB
Member since: 10-25-2006 Total posts: 265 |
From: MartySews2
Date: 05-17-2007, 06:21 PM (6 of 13)
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Kwik-Sew has a wonderful book for sewing for children. It would have more than 1 pattern that you can use to justify the expense. Our local Hancock Fabric store sells the books and patterns. Kwik-Sew is known for its great fit and precise instructions. Hope this helps. Marty 
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User: MartySews2
Member since: 05-03-2007 Total posts: 293 
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From: grandma C
Date: 05-18-2007, 01:18 AM (7 of 13)
| I have the KWIK sew book "SEWING FOR CHILDREN" . I don't remember seeing swimsuits in it but I will have to look in the AM to be sure. You could addapt a shorts and top pattern for a swimsuit. The cost of the book is between $20 and $30 but has multiple master patterns in it and can be used for a variety of sizes. It is ment that one should trace the desired pattern pieces off onto tissue paper. It is also a book you could use to start the DGD learning to sew. My Matthew made a fleece jacket from it using the sweatshirt pattern with a hood. |
User: grandma C
Member since: 01-15-2007 Total posts: 263 |
From: PaulineG
Date: 05-18-2007, 05:42 AM (8 of 13)
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My copy doesn't - although I also have a Kwik Sew pattern for girls bathers that looks pretty easy (I haven't made it yet). I have to say I haven't had a dud from Kwik Sew yet. I love them.
Pauline
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User: PaulineG
Member since: 09-08-2006 Total posts: 901 |
From: temom
Date: 05-18-2007, 09:30 AM (9 of 13)
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Faye, have you found a pattern that you like, or are you going to try to buy something?
Theresa
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User: temom
Member since: 01-19-2007 Total posts: 410
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From: prairielady
Date: 05-18-2007, 09:37 AM (10 of 13)
Ladies, you are just marvelous! Thank you for all the ideas  I'm thinking if maybe I head to one of the thrift stores I might find an older pattern (they sell them for $1) that might work... I can hope, anyway. So far, though, I don't have a pattern found. Btw, I'm in Colorado, out on the prairie (hence the name, prairielady  ) so going to places like JoAnn's, or Hancocks is at least an hour and a half drive.Thanks again for your help! It's nice to know I'm not 'alone' out there, looking for decent clothing for her Faye |
User: prairielady
Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 31 |
From: IsabelleB
Date: 05-18-2007, 02:39 PM (11 of 13)
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Good luck, Faye! Keep us posted. I'm thinking about making myself a tankini, as well. By the way, I had a better look at that tankini pattern and construction in my Knipmode magazine, and it is exactly like a regular top - only closer fitting. Worth a thought! Isabelle
Sewing blog: Kitty Couture |
User: IsabelleB
Member since: 10-25-2006 Total posts: 265 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 05-18-2007, 05:28 PM (12 of 13)
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Faye, You need to get on Hancock's mailing list They are always putting one of the 'big 3' patterns on sale for the weekend.. at either 1.99 each or 99 cents even sometimes.. You can look at the current ad circular online.. I know that over Memorial Day weekend, the are having a sale on McCalls because there is one that I'm waiting to buy when its on sale..Also on that Monday , all their notions will be on sale 50 % off..(that is Monday only for the notions) That is only ten days away now..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
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From: prairielady
Date: 05-18-2007, 07:54 PM (13 of 13)
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That is only ten days away now.. Lol, why do I get the feeling you are counting down the days, Libby? If I bought from Hancocks, it would have to be online, as the nearest one is about 75 miles away... |
User: prairielady
Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 31 |
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