Tips to Sew Your Own Swimsuit

Sewing a swimsuit is not as impossible as it sounds. In fact, it’s actually quite doable – as long as you know the tricks. Because of the stretch of the fabric, and also the need for your swimsuit to stand up to chlorinated water, there are some things you need to differently when sewing swimwear than when sewing regular clothing. Heather from Heather Handmade has collected her 14 best tips and trips for sewing swimsuits that will help make the process easier for you. Go to Heather Handmade to read them.

[photo from Heather Handmade]

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.

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!