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Bombshell Swimsuit sewing pattern

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BOMBSHELL PROMOJust yesterday I went shopping for a new bathing suit.  I had picked one out online and trekked out to the local retail store to try it on, only to find out that their bathing suits are only available for purchase online.  What!?!  If ever there is a garment that needs to be tried on before purchase, it’s a bathing suit!

While considering possibilites for ordering and shipping and returning this bathing suit I loved so much, I happened upon this Bombshell Swimsuit pattern recently debuted by Closet Case Files.  It’s an almost twin of the one I wanted to buy, so now I’m thinking I’ll give it a go to just make one.  Even with the purchase price of the pattern, plus the swimsuit material and notions I think I’ll still come out at about a third of the price of the one I wanted to buy.  Even better, she’s hosting a sew-along for making this suit.  (Go to Closet Case Files for the sew-along schedule.)

[photo from Closet Case Files]

Looking for more Swimsuit sewing patterns? Check out these patterns for swimmers, bikinis, board shorts and swimsuits. Wanting a hard copy style pattern? Check out these Swimsuit sewing patterns we found on Amazon.

Looking for more swimsuit cover up patterns and styles? Check out these sewing patterns on Etsy.

 

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  1. Anne, this is fantastic! I made all my swimsuits when I was in high school (way back in the 70’s!)

    Thanks for sharing!

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[photo credit: Melly Sews]

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