What kind of thread for swimwear

Thomas, I too have collected several prayer and tribal carpets in my middle east travels. This particular carpet was unique to me. I bought it in Afghanistan many years ago and was told that it had once been on the tent floor of a tribal chief.

I certainly didn't take those words to the bank but did find them interesting and plausible. I just loved the very unusual pattern and beautiful color. It has always been one of my favorites from my collection. Hi Becky I was thinking about tiles I already have a collection of lovely old Mexican tiles I collected and could use I have a log home, so logs on the stove exterior wall. So would have to put whatever on a board first then hang OH but I just saw something as an antiques lover that I really like in metal Surely I can find some around here locally in Maine though.

I have time to hunt I've been trying to chase some good light, which hasn't been easy, since the rains really settled in here Here is my best attempt: The color is really difficult to capture. I'm afraid I didn't capture it very well, but I hope you all will get an idea. It has the finish similar of a Cover Stitch machine and a professional result. If using a serger just make sure to test out on the same fabric to get the tension dials correct before the final project.

This is a bigger foot, and may take some extra steps to secure but is worth it for sewing knits and stretchy materials. It came in handy when sewing the thicker layers of the spandex binding along the swimsuit edge. You most likely will be adding elastic leg bands which will keep the leg openings nice and tight around your legs. I like to add cups for additional support and coverage in my swimsuits.

Follow that pattern instructions for these. I typically insert them in the bodice during construction. For the leg bands you will want to use elastic. As you sew, pull, but also make sure the fabric is running perpendicular and flat or it will wave at the hem. We hope this post inspires you to try sewing your own swimwear! Hi Erin! LOVE your newsletters! Do you sell the binding that you were talking about on your Navy suit?

Thanks Marianne! I actually use a self-binding by taking a strip of the same fabric the bathing suit is made from and using it to bind the edge- always a perfect match! Hi Erin, As usual super useful info. About washing your suit or not in a machine. I started sharing responsibility for the laundry at about the same time I got my first bra. It was just Mom and me, thank goodness she was smart about garment care.

We hand washed and hung dry bras. Swimsuits however we always bagged and washed out on delicate ASAP in the machine. Maybe we were lucky but I know she was wearing some suits that were over ten years old! I out grew most of mine or just got tired of them. Knock on wood. We both had sensitive skin so thats all we had. No brighteners for sure and no fragrence either.

I almost forgot, we always rinsed our suits as soon as we took them off. Changing room or bathroom sink where ever a quick rinse could happen. Thanks as always, Merry. Great comment Merry! And I completely agree- I think the soap makes SO much difference, rinsing immediately and I also think depending on your washing machine it can be okay sometimes to bag and wash on delicate.

Not all machines have the last two I mentioned, but every sewing machine should have a zig-zag stitch. Great stitches for inserting elastic are: the zig-zag stitch , and the 3-step zig-zag.

You can topstitch with either a zig-zag stitch , or bust out your twin needle for a more professional look. A straight stitch setting should be selected.

It sews two lines of straight stitches on the top, and a zig-zag on the bottom. A coverstitch makes for really nice topstitching! You can purchase thin foam cups specifically for swim for modesty and a bit of light support. Shops that carry a lot of swim including The Fabric Fairy often sell these, so you can purchase them in one stop! You can learn how to insert one of your bras into your swimwear in this Craftsy class about the Supportive One-Piece.

If you are small busted and prefer a padded bra, the thinner foam cups may not give you the shape you are used to in a padded bra. The cups pictured above are soft and give me the shape I need to fill out the bust area on my swimsuits! But never fear! This is what rotary cutters were invented for! Learn to cut out on a cutting mat with a rotary cutter and weights and your project will be cut out in no time!