Travel: DIY Pencil Skirt Swimwear Cover-Up

Travel: DIY Pencil Skirt Swimwear Cover-Up

7.31.2013

What I Wore: ATLANTIC CITY

A couple of weeks ago I was scrolling through the Instagram pics from the people I follow and noticed a picture of Rihanna in a bikini wearing a white-mesh tube/pencil skirt cover-up. I thought it was cute, a neat way to cover-up without really covering up. It was different... So I saved the pic in my "To Make" pile... 

A few days later, I walked into Joann Fabric looking for patterns sale and the first thing that caught my eye was this white-mesh knit fabric. WINNING!!!. I knew exactly what I was going to sew with it, so I purchased a yard of it. 

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DIY Zebra Print Swimwear

DIY Zebra Print Swimwear

7.17.2013

Kwik Sew 3239 Misses Swimsuits

This is the first swimsuit I've ever made.. Yay Me! Lol To my surprise, it wasn't that difficult and didn't take too long to make. From the above picture, I made View C (string bra top has lined cups, self-fabric ties and shoulder straps) and View E (boy-cut panties have partial lining on the front, and waist and leg openings are finished with elastic). 

Pattern Review (KS3239)

Pattern Description: Misses' mix and match swimwear. 

Fabric Used: Zebra Print Activewear Knit (Bra Top) and Stretch Nylon Rib Knit (Bottoms)

Pattern Sizing: I cut out a Size Small.

Were the Instructions easy to follow?  Yes.

Likes or Dislikes about the Pattern: I'm not really used to Kwik Sew Patterns, but this pattern wasn't too bad. They explained everything down to the types of stitches to use.

Pattern Alterations or Design Changes made: None made.. I used the same fabric from the bottom as my lining and ties.

Would you Sew it again? Yes, I'm thinking about making the high-cut bottoms (View D) next time.

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