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Kwik Sew: 3696 (Swimwear) - Type:Swimwear    printable version
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Reviewed by:Immelu
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Posted on:2/2/13 1:00 PM
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My husband and I went on a vacation to Belize so I was making lots of swimsuits!

Pattern Description: Bikini & Tankini with ties, and a skirt coverup. This may be the only pattern that I have ever made up every view in the package.

Close up of ties

Pattern Sizing: Small for the top, medium for the bottom.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes.

Were the instructions easy to follow?Very

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved the ties on this suit. I think they made this suit much more fun than without...and I especially liked the ties on my hips. I think it's a ver flattering look for my figure. I also liked how quick this was to sew.

Fabric Used: I made several versions of this:
Black lycra from Needle Nook Fabrics

magenta print tankini from Needle Nook Fabrics

Magenta Bikini

Magenta Bikini top with Black Skirt

Striped Lycra from Hancock Fabrics


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: The only change I made was to the bottom. I curved the back part from a medium to a large for a little extra coverage. I also cut the leg elastic an inch or two shorter than recommended.

For the tankini, I had to lengthen the top an inch or two. KS ALWAYS are short on me.

If I make the skirt again, I would probably lengthen it a couple of inches..it's kind of short as is and you have to wear it low on your hips. The KS picture is accurate.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Well, I have a lot already, but If I want another I will.

Conclusion: This is a great pattern.

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Holmar said...
You did great job on your swim-wear...really cute!
2/2/13 3:39 PM
SewWil said...
Great collection of swimwear!
2/2/13 4:09 PM
Skye said...
Lovely swimwear
2/2/13 4:28 PM
sewnotwork said...
Gives me hope that I can someday make a tankini top. Athleta tankinis are a ridiculous $72. Did you buy any material for swimwear on-line? Any site you recommend?
2/2/13 6:59 PM
Immelu said...
Wow sewnotwork! $72!!!! I looked them up and while nice...that's expensive! I didn't buy any material on line for the suits. All came from either Needle Nook Fabrics in Wichita (I live here) or Hancocks. Anne Sinclair runs Needle Nook and she ships if you call the store. She usually has a great selection of solids and a pretty diverse selection of prints. I've also heard good things of spandex house in NYC, but I've never bought from them. With NNF here in town, I don't really need to go online for this sort of thing.
2/2/13 7:46 PM
prostheticsgirl said...
Very cute! You made a great collection of swimwear. Hope you enjoyed Belize! Hubby and I went scuba diving there a few years ago and it was gorgeous
2/2/13 8:25 PM
ChristmasHills said...
All so nice. You really got your money's worth out of this pattern.
2/3/13 2:04 AM
spamlamb said...
did these tie up on the sides? can u show a pic of the side? i want to make these for my GF, thx, they look great!
2/3/13 8:30 AM
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