Inspirations
I have been obsessively researching the web for inspiration to sew a
retro inspired bikini since my last panties sewing last month... Here is my Pinterest board :
inspiration for sewing swimwear and lingerie.
And a few of my favorites :
Fabric
My husband, tired of seeing me obsess over this hypothetical project, sent me fabric shopping yesterday. I went shopping for nylon lycra in the
Chabanel Fabric District. I bought some super wide black nylon lycra for a little less than 8$/m at Globe Text for muslin. Then, I bought lovely fabric : 1m of solid magenta (12.50$/m), 2m of black/white/magenta floral (13.50$/m) and 2m of black power mesh (9.50$/m) at StretchText on 9320 St-Laurent. Then, I went to
Trimcity for elastic at 7381 St-Hubert. I bought some picot edge, smooth edge, clear elastic and regular braided 1/4 inch black elastic all around 3$/4yards to try out... I should have plenty to make 2 bikini and a one piece and several of top trials!
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| Power mesh, Floral and solids nylon lycra |
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| Floral Fabric Scale |
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| Various Elastics |
Patterns Plan
Bikini Bottom
I plan on using my TNT pattern for the bottom : the Vera Venus
Grannie Pannie, free one size pattern (size 10-12). It is fast and only have 2 seams : the crotch and back seams. For more elaborate designs, I will either use the side seams line to cu it or use my bought pattern, the Oh Lulu Betty Undies...
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| VV Grannie Pannie |
Bikini Top
After agonizing an entire evening about which pattern to use, I finally chose Wearing History
#4003D 1940s Brassiere, 5$ one size pattern (bust 32-35) after a good night sleep, filled with bikini sewing dreams! Mostly because I really like the long line and lack of underwire, it is a instant digital download and not expensive. But it is made for woven fabric. Since it is a little on the small size for myself, it might be not too bad. I will probably need to increase the bust cup size anyway... But a close second choice was
Burdastyle Bustier 5/2011 #127 ; it just wasn't as long below the bust but can be
made as a swimsuit by using interfacing in the front...
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| WH 1940s Brassiere |
So now I just need enough alone time and/or quiet nights to sew it before the end of the summer!
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