tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25897144.post1346178183176352863..comments2024-02-07T10:29:47.628-08:00Comments on Nicole at Home: My first bathing suit!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13881780077451165233noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25897144.post-90403654383290048782013-06-29T14:09:24.730-07:002013-06-29T14:09:24.730-07:00That is adorable! I've been wanting a coversti...That is adorable! I've been wanting a coverstitch machine for ages. I really think I need to jump on the bathing suit bandwagon!Noellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366330062645600734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25897144.post-3488136761232002012013-06-09T21:57:44.905-07:002013-06-09T21:57:44.905-07:00Yes! I completely neglected to take photos, but e...Yes! I completely neglected to take photos, but essentially, you line the bodice top, which creates the casing for the drawstring. Then, you sew the sides and back of both the outer fabric and lining fabric separately (leaving the crotch unsewn). Then, you sandwich the bodice between the lining and outer fabric and sew the bodice seam. Flip it all around the correct way, sew the crotch seam (Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13881780077451165233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25897144.post-6194038194453230192013-06-09T21:52:24.662-07:002013-06-09T21:52:24.662-07:00Oh Samantha, you are too kind; truly, I took a ton...Oh Samantha, you are too kind; truly, I took a ton photos and carefully selected the most flattering shots :) Love "lush" as the descriptive word for my suit, though--counters nicely the parent of my son's classmate who said it reminded her of Minnie Mouse!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13881780077451165233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25897144.post-11609310369353742882013-06-09T21:49:58.970-07:002013-06-09T21:49:58.970-07:00The kids were all splashing in the pool, but it wa...The kids were all splashing in the pool, but it was way too chilly for me!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13881780077451165233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25897144.post-48717580333263891642013-06-09T21:49:13.987-07:002013-06-09T21:49:13.987-07:00Thanks! The double-needle with woolly nylon in th...Thanks! The double-needle with woolly nylon in the bobbin really does a very serviceable hem for knits, but I'm feeling pretty excited to have the next step up. Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13881780077451165233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25897144.post-58505578061436838992013-06-09T21:44:57.062-07:002013-06-09T21:44:57.062-07:00You know, view C initially wasn't interesting ...You know, view C initially wasn't interesting to me, but I think it might be the next one I try--it's growing on me! Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13881780077451165233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25897144.post-14909768388843865972013-06-09T21:43:54.770-07:002013-06-09T21:43:54.770-07:00Thank you! After wearing it today, I still love h...Thank you! After wearing it today, I still love how the bottom fits, but I think I'd add some elastic to the bodice sides--next time :) Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13881780077451165233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25897144.post-83372276710478732602013-06-09T21:42:57.219-07:002013-06-09T21:42:57.219-07:00Thank you! I can't wait to use my machine aga...Thank you! I can't wait to use my machine again :)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13881780077451165233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25897144.post-34194064609549840082013-06-09T20:37:08.654-07:002013-06-09T20:37:08.654-07:00Does the pattern give instructions for the lining?...Does the pattern give instructions for the lining?Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14295477805317258714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25897144.post-69882695556454165552013-06-09T14:10:40.608-07:002013-06-09T14:10:40.608-07:001) You look AMAZING in your new swimsuit, what a f...1) You look AMAZING in your new swimsuit, what a figure you have!<br />2) I love the cut of the suit and the fabric you used, it's totally lush!<br />3) Husbands just don't understand :)Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07177176453011247321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25897144.post-31148026465270403472013-06-09T11:41:36.482-07:002013-06-09T11:41:36.482-07:00That is so cool!!! Have fun at your pool party!That is so cool!!! Have fun at your pool party!Mom and Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552396443041446043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25897144.post-18136078724608506862013-06-09T06:23:23.890-07:002013-06-09T06:23:23.890-07:00Great suit! You talented sewist with your coversti...Great suit! You talented sewist with your coverstitch machines--if I wasn't such a newbie, I'd have one on my wish list. I'd love to be able to finish my knits with the double hem.Sarah Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366999529049628052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25897144.post-58873891163862185942013-06-09T06:21:25.255-07:002013-06-09T06:21:25.255-07:00That is so cute! I love the fabric you used, and ...That is so cute! I love the fabric you used, and great find on the pattern! I made a swimsuit very much like view C when I was 12 . . . in 1976!<br /><br />And Happy Birthday! That is the most excellent birthday present ever!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25897144.post-82360777536080818652013-06-09T04:41:00.760-07:002013-06-09T04:41:00.760-07:00It looks fabulous!!It looks fabulous!!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09412645118253860411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25897144.post-48592278036293182622013-06-09T03:43:12.712-07:002013-06-09T03:43:12.712-07:00The suit looks great and so professional. I'm ...The suit looks great and so professional. I'm so jealous of your new machine!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692255718087191913noreply@blogger.com