Most of you know that I went out to California to visit my sister again in February, and while there, went to LA's Fashion District. One thing I was looking for was swimsuit fabric and FOE (fold over elastic). These are the first two suits I've finished from some of the fabric I bought there. I think they turned out well. I'm still using the same traced pattern with a few modifications. Here's the first suit I made, and a link to some others.
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The most obvious change is the CF zipper. Back hooks are just a little hard to hook and unhook, especially early in the morning, which is when I wear these for water exercise classes. I have made several suits with zippers by now and they're super easy to wear, and not too hard to construct. They just take a little more time. I use a piece of powernet in the front, and the zipper goes through it and the suit fabric. This gives me very good support, and the silhouette of a sports bra, that is, pretty flattened. Perfect for aerobics.
Here's the second suit I have finished since I came back.
Dear Kathi Rank took us to the promised land (where the fabric lives) again, and guess who was with us? VonneVo! She and her DH were here on a trip from Australia, and what fun she is. Just as nice and pretty as she can be too. Here's a photo of Kathi and Lisa in the amazingly packed shop where Kathi found damask and other tablecloth fabrics. Vonne was out of sight, probably behind some of the fabric rolls.
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| From 2012 Feb CA |
9 comments:
The front vip is a really good idea. You've made it work.
Ah the joys of a real fabric store....sigh....to think I used to take it for granted. Glad you had fun and I really your choices.
It's about time, you've been missed. The swimsuits are fantastic!!
Great swimsuits! I also love that front zipper.
Nice to see you post again. I shall have to follow your lead and start making swimsuits. Aquacise certainly does quick work on the ones I buy.
I just love the tropical prints!
So good to see you posting again--great looking swimsuits--of course, I can walk into your kitchen and tell you in person.
Hi, I just found your blog thru Rhonda's post today. I'm loving your beautiful suits - the style is perfect for exercise. Did you make a pattern or use a commercially available pattern?
We are heading down to the LA Dist. As well on a hunt for high quality swimsuit fabric. Any suggestions of which stores would carry nice, quality swimsuit fabric? Thank you in advance for your time! It is greatly appreciated!
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