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One Piece Swimwear Pattern for Juniors
MrsCharisma   Advanced Beginner MN USA Member since 2/1/13 Posts: 282	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/7/13 3:40 PM I've been searching for patterns but am not having much luck with the Big 4 finding things that my daughter will like. She will not (and we won't let her...) wear bikinis. Tankinis are an option though but she prefers one piece suits. She's 5'7" and about 115 lbs. She has VERY long torso and legs so fitting her in swimwear has always been an issue. I'm looking for something youthful but not a bikini if anyone has suggestions. Thanks! -- Edited on 2/7/13 3:41 PM -- ------ Nakisha - A new sewist with a passion! :) www.sewcraftychemist.blogspot.com Singer Talent 3321 | Brother 1034D
novicesewist   Beginner CA USA Member since 2/11/08 Posts: 90	Login to reply to this post 3 members like this. Date: 2/7/13 4:02 PM I would suggest checking Jalie Or Kwik Sew I haven't had much luck with the Big 4 either. Kwik sew has been known for their good instructions, including how to lengthen, and Jalie has more contemporary styles. Good luck
MrsCharisma   Advanced Beginner MN USA Member since 2/1/13 Posts: 282	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/7/13 4:26 PM Thanks! ------ Nakisha - A new sewist with a passion! :) www.sewcraftychemist.blogspot.com Singer Talent 3321 | Brother 1034D
Immelu   Intermediate KS USA Member since 5/6/06 Posts: 230	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/7/13 7:23 PM What about Tankinis? To me, they lend themselves to being much more youthful than just a one piece because you have options to mix and match fabrics. Oops, edited because I saw you addressed tankinis in your original post. I'd recommend checking out ebay for suitable (ha!) swimwear. It seems that in the past, there was more offered in one pieces. -- Edited on 2/7/13 7:24 PM --
cabinbaby   Intermediate AK USA Member since 4/8/07 Posts: 879	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/7/13 8:30 PM Jalie has a really nice one-piece bathing suit. ------ dawn www.twoontwooff.blogspot.com
MrsCharisma   Advanced Beginner MN USA Member since 2/1/13 Posts: 282	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/7/13 10:32 PM She's super modest. Lol. I showed her the Jalie and she blanched! Lol. She wants the surf style with top and board shorts apparently! Maybe a tankini with boy shirts will fit the bill?? ------ Nakisha - A new sewist with a passion! :) www.sewcraftychemist.blogspot.com Singer Talent 3321 | Brother 1034D
novicesewist   Beginner CA USA Member since 2/11/08 Posts: 90	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/8/13 4:35 PM Ok, for modest or boyshort style two pieces: Kwik sew has one with boyshorts KS3239 Or, here's another - tankini style KS2868 This Jalie has a skirted bottom Jalie 3023 I have also used McCalls 8813 , which has not only a boyshort, but also a decent halter top or you might try McCall's 3566 Both of these last two are out of print, but you can find them on ebay. Also out of print, but available on ebay sometimes are Ks2600 or Ks2689 I also suspect Jalie 2563 could be used as a swim top, and the shorts/pants could be modified into boyshorts Another out of print one if you can find it is Jalie 2446 My favorite out of print tank with modest legs is Stretch and sew 1306 or Jalie 971 These last two might be difficult to find, but well worth it. Good luck!
NhiHuynh   Advanced CA USA Member since 1/4/11 Posts: 593	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/8/13 4:52 PM I've sewn Kwiksew 3779 and Kwiksew 3609. I think they're a little more on the modest side because of the extra fabric.
MrsCharisma   Advanced Beginner MN USA Member since 2/1/13 Posts: 282	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/10/13 2:11 PM You guys rock! I'll check them out! :) ------ Nakisha - A new sewist with a passion! :) www.sewcraftychemist.blogspot.com Singer Talent 3321 | Brother 1034D
bikinicrush Beginner Member since 1/15/13 Posts: 18	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/19/13 10:44 PM anyone have any tips on how to make reversible or seamless swimwear boy short bottoms. I cant seem to figure it out :(

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