I have a confession. I am a swimsuit hoarder! Now, granted, we live on the lake and we have a pool, but really, 22 swimsuits?? Really???? I can't help it. I am in them almost every day and I like variety and now that I know that I can make them, I can see that number climbing!!! I really, really love this orange polka dot 2 piece suit:
I made it out of a poly/cotton blend and it is fully lined. I used this pattern for the top:
I've had this in my stash for quite some time, but for some reason thought making a swimsuit would be hard. But it was easy peasy. The bottoms were made from another vintage pattern that belongs to my niece and I returned it without photographing it first. Oh well. This suit fits perfectly and isn't too revealing. I do admit however, that I will only wear a 2 piece if NO ONE is around!
This was actually 3rd swimsuit attempt. Here is my 2nd one made from the same pattern using the bottoms on the pattern as well.
I don't like this one as well because it's a little bit too big in the hips and the elastic in the legs is too "puffy". I may take the bottoms apart and redo them, because I really like the fabric and the fit of the top.
I will show you my first suit, which is made from a 1950's pattern another day, I still need to photograph the pattern!
This weekend is full of wedding activities for me as my cousins son is getting married and I am chauffering grandparents around all weekend! My DS and DH are out of town for the weekend for a boat race (please say a little prayer for their safety!)
Linda
5 comments:
Your swimsuits are adorable. I haven't had one in years but I remember it was a one piece navy blue. Nothing fancy just serviceable.
I think it's great that you can make them. I remember back in the 70's my oldest daughter asked me to crochet her one. I did and it had to be lined. She liked it but I thought it was too revealing.
You have done a great Job with those bathers. Very cute! I like the orange polka dot a lot...
Thanks so much for your nice comment on my coat
I also have a weak spot for swimsuits and bikini and should probably not learn how to make them as I already have more than I need...Your swimsuits look really nice though, especially the polka dot one, well done!
Okay. Seriously impressed here. You make swimsuits? Holy moly!
that orange one is my favorite!
I think the orange suit is awesome! I'd wear it if I wasn't fat!
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