Jackie from In La La Land shows how she updated the look of a bandeau bikini with long fringe sewn across the top.  The fringe is cut from swimwear fabric that she added to the bathing suit.  Her suit is… Read more ...

Jenilyn from Grits & Giggles guest blogs at Sewing Secrets (the Coats and Clark blog) with a tutorial showing how to make an easy swimsuit cover-up.  Her project is inspired by a similarly shaped cover-up from Victoria’s Secret.  Get the … Read more ...

Not only is this mesh bag super stylish it’s also practical.  Pascale from // between the lines // designed it as a beach bag, and she wrote up a tutorial so you can make one, too.  The mesh is visually… Read more ...

Melissa from Melly Sews shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made a pair of lined swim trunks for her young son.  The asymmetrical piecing on the legs gives them surfer style.  Get the tute. [photo from… Read more ...

It’s barely February and already the stores are stocking their swimsuits.  Rather than going through the ego-bruising ritual of trying to fit into one of the store-bought suits, why not try your hand at making your own this year?  Stephanie… Read more ...

Jenny from Seamingly Smitten guest blogs at Domestic Deadline with a tutorial showing how to make a basic bathing suit for a young girl.  If you’re intimidated by the thought of sewing a swimsuit, this would be a good first… Read more ...

Sew4Home shows how to make their Easy Breezy swim coverup from a beach towel.  The tutorial also includes instructions for making a small drawstring bag that can also be used as a pillow.  Get the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make a hooded swim coverup from knit fabric, inspired by a similar cover-up from JCrew.  So cute!!   I’m loving the contrast trim and the fun flower embellishments!  Get the tute. [photo… Read more ...