It’s been two years since we hosted Swimwear Month on the CSC, but the information is still relevant and certainly helpful if you’re participating in our “Bodysuits and Swimwear” theme for our #CurvyYearofSewing.
- Curvy Swimsuit Pattern Round-up
- Pattern Review: Patterns for Pirates Swim Top
- Swimsuit Sewing Resources (Fabric and Notions)
- Curvy RTW Swimwear Roundup
- Pattern Review: Jalie 3350 Swimsuit
- Swimsuit Cover-Up Inspiration
- Pattern Review: Maison Fleur 8101 Swimsuit
- Pattern Review: McCall’s 7168
- Adding Bust Support to a Swimsuit: Boning and Cups
- Pattern Review: Lisette for Butterick 6360 Swimsuit
- Sophie Swimsuit Bottoms Pattern Review and Triangle Bikini Top Tutorial
- Swimsuit Alternatives
- Pattern Review: Butterick 6067
- Swimwear Sewing Basics
- Craftsy Class Review: Sewing Swimsuits — The Supportive One-Piece with Beverly Johnson
Plus other helpful resources that Meg gathered for a swimwear post last year!
SWIMWEAR TUTORIALS, RESOURCES AND SEWALONGS
- Well Sewn Style‘s DIY Plus Size Supportive Swimwear Series: Part 1, Part 2
- Take the Plunge Swimsuit Pattern Hacks on Patterns for Pirates
- The Best Supplies for Your Swimsuit on Emerald Erin
- Bombshell Swimsuit Sewalong on Spoonflower
- RiRi Swimsuit Sewalong on Spoonflower
- How to Sew Narrow Swimsuit Straps on Seamstress Erin
- How to Sew Mesh Inserts in a Swimsuit on Seamstress Erin
- 5 Sewing Mistakes that will Make Your Swimsuit Look Homemade on Sirena Patterns
- Sew Your Own Gender Affirming Swimwear by With a Rare Device on Autostraddle
- Easy Swimwear Fabric Sewing Tips on Make it Coats
- Swimsuit Sewalong Videos on Sew-to-Fit
- Stitch Binding to Outer Edges of Swimwear Tutorial on Swim Style
- Detachable Straps, Slides and Hooks on Swim Style
CURVY SWIMWEAR INSPIRATION
- Katie, of Katie Makes a Dress, made a couple swimsuits from the Ooh Lulu Cindy Bodysuit pattern, as well as a few Soma Swimsuits.
- Megan also made a Soma Swimsuit, but added a peplum to hers!
- Rhea made a stunning colorblocked Closet Case Patterns Sophie Swimsuit
- I made another Jalie 3350 one-piece (see my review of the pattern here!)
- Mary Alice of Well Sewn Style made a stunning Sophie Swimsuit
- Our own Paige, of Very Paige, made not one, but two fabulous swimsuits, the Take the Plunge swimsuit and the Mama Camila swimsuit
- Stacey at Margarita on the Ross made several stunning Take the Plunge Swimsuits
- Tricia at Sew L33T made a beautiful swim top from the 5 Out of 4 Agility Tank
