My plan is to cut the one piece as a tankini (using the measurements and bottom from Jalie 2447).
I've located underwires (thanks, Summerset!) and she wants a simple solid, black suit, so I can get the fabric easily (and fairly cheaply). I need to discuss price with her, but since she's paid for a custom suit before from a special boutique, I'm sure she's prepared to cover my time.
There was a swimwear sew along at PR in 2008, and there is another going on now. I have a couple cuts of fabric from the co-op that I got really cheap, so I can practice on mine first. I'd love to make one for Little Miss Princess, but suits for her are so cheap in the store...
Then, I got another sewing job at work!
I had some fabric on my desk that I was trying to decide what to make with it, so I asked my senior girls in 6th hour. "Top or skirt???" It's from Gorgeous Fabrics, and I love a good woven with a little stretch...
One of the girls went crazy over the fabric and begged me to make her a skirt. "How much would you pay for it?", I asked. After a brief pause, she replied, "$30. Can it have pockets? I'll pay $40 for pockets." Hmmm... let me think about this. A simple mini skirt with pockets using a yard of fabric, and I get $40? Sure, why not? It'll pay for the skirt I'm going to turn around and make for myself!!!
As I sat with my Burda binder, looking for the right pattern to use, I found myself saying, "Gosh I love that. I was going to make that. Ooh, and that, too. That would be perfect for that other fabric I have..."
I started a list so I can quickly refer back, but there's nothing really quick about it. There's 4 UPO's at the top and 9 items on the "Wish List", not including the swimwear. I'd better get sewing!!!
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Ahh.. that's exactly what i thought when i saw this GORGEOUS fabric, a skirt with pockets!
Can't wait to see it, have a happy sewing weekend!
That's going to be a fun skirt, and I'm excited to see how the swimwear goes. I haven't delved into that one either... I have that problem when I flip through my Burdas, too. I want to sew everything!!
This is also a great skirt - with pockets!
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The skirt fabric is gorgeous! I look forward to seeing the products from your sewing list!
I love that skirt fabric! Also, 9 projects in the wings is really a tiny tiny list. When I purchase fabric, I usually do so with a particular style in mind. Then I place the fabric with the pattern (or a printout of the Burda page) on top and put it in a drawer. I'm sure there's over 75 projects waiting for me in such a manner. 75! And I keep buying more fabric!
Good luck on the bathing suit! I have never even considered making a swimsuit. I'll be watching to see the finished result!
I am about to dive into sewing swim wear. I bought myself a new cossie last year and was mortified at how much it cost and as we plan to put a swim spa in before next Summer I really want a 'wardrobe' of swimmers (but won't pay the price for RTW).
Watching with interest...
I'm contemplating making a swimsuit too - can't wait to see how yours turns out. Thanks for the info about the swimsuit sew-along - I had no idea!
ooh I want that fabric! And a swimsuit please. :D Actually, I am going to try a suit again this year, I've made one before (a few times!) It really is pretty simple. I have some fabric in stash and several patterns, but I was really wanting to try that retro BurdaStyle pattern...i don't think it's free but it's a cheap download (and maybe I'm wrong and it IS free.)
It takes more than one lifetime to be a sewer!
Ooh I LOVE that fabric from Gorgeous Fabrics! I look forward to hearing more about how the swimsuit goes. I was going to make myself a swimsuit as I have a pool and I have a never ending need for them, but I found a new one on Athleta.com that I loved. Usually I only buy one new one a season as I have so many from prior years that are still in good shape.
My "to-sew" list grows waaaay faster than I can seem to sew projects. Ooops!
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