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Sewing swim and action wear will be easy and fun with this book. You can create a one-of-a-kind garment and select the style that looks the best on you. The Master Pattern in this book includes a variety of swimsuits, leotards, leggings and shorts. Many variations are included for one and two piece swimsuits, action wear for biking, gymnastics, aerobics, dancing and skating. With your creativity an endless variety of styles can be made.

Swim and Action Wear ~ By Kwik Sew

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The sewing procedures are easy to follow with many clear illustrations, that even a beginner sewer can follow and be able to make professional looking garments.

Making your own swimwear and action wear is much easier and faster than you can imagine and you will also save a lot of money, since each outfit takes a minimum amount of fabric. A large variety of fabrics for swim and action wear are now available..

The multi-sized master pattern is printed on durable white paper with color coded lines for each size. The patterns are printed on both sides of the paper so we could include as many sizes and designs as possible. Trace the patterns using tracing paper or tracing cloth made of transparent pressed fibers.

All of the master pattern pieces include 1/4” (6 mm) seam allowances. This is the best seam allowance to use when sewing swim and action wear. You can use a regular sewing machine or a serger/overlock machine.

One Piece Swimsuit



Two Piece Swimsuit


Active Wear Photo

The master pattern includes five sizes from extra small to extra large. Patterns are made to fit specific body measurements. Before you trace the pattern, choose the size by comparing your measurements to the measurement chart. Choose the size closest to your bust, waist and hip measurements. If in-between sizes, choose the larger size. The book gives instruction for making changes on the pattern for the proper fit.

This book has easy-to-follow sewing instructions with clear illustrations and time saving techniques for even the beginning sewer. All styles and creative ideas are shown throughout the book in full color photographs.


 Table of Contents:

  • General Information
    Fabrics
    Patterns
    Master pattern pieces
    Choosing size
    Adjusting length
    Adjustment for increasing cup size
    Cutting
    Thread
    Seams
    Elastics
    Sewing elastic
    Leg elastic
    Hems
    Drawstrings, ties and straps
     
  • Swimsuits
    One Piece Swimsuit

    Front lining
    Bra cups
    Bust lining
    Tank Swimsuit
    Decorative front slits
    Slit with straps
    Interlocked loops
    Loop closure with drawstring
    Princess line swimsuit

    Piping
    Spaghetti strap swimsuit

    Shoulder straps
    Lacing on back
    Skirt

    Separate skirt
    Attached skirt
     
  • Two Piece Swimsuit
    Bra
    Padded bra
    Panties
    Panties with gathers
     
  • Leotards
    Leotard with scoop neckline and sleeves
    Leotard with V-neckline
    Leotard with collar and sleeves
    Sleeveless leotard
    Leotard with sheer yoke and sleeves
    Circular skirt
    Sheer gathered skirt
     
  • Leggings & Shorts
    Side insets
     
  • Cover-ups & Tops
    Wrap cover-up
    Pareos
    Hip wrap
    Tops
    Insets
     
  • Design Changes
    Color Blocking
    Center front seam
    Design A
    Design B
    Design C
    Design D
    Design E
    Design F
    Design G
    Design H
     
  • Designer Touches
    Contrast binding
    Two piece swimsuit with contrast binding
    Crossed straps on back
    Decorative front wrap
    Cord wrapped leotard
    Gathered shoulder straps
    Wide shoulder straps
    Eyelets with lacing
    Appliqués
    Trims
    Beads
     
  • Fabric Requirements