Free Sewing Tutorial: Two ways to finish the edges of your swimsuit

Lately, I’ve been reading about more and more folks making their own swimsuits. Sarah from Musings of a Seamstress shows a couple of ways you can finish the edges of your swimsuit. The first is with bound elastic, which allows you to add a contrast fabric to the edges of your suit. The second is a gathered elastic that’s turned under at the edge. The gathering helps ensure a snugger, more supportive fit (like you’d want at arm or leg holes). Her tutorial is a guest post at Kadiddlehopper. Go there for her how-to.

[photo from Musings of a Seamstress on Kadiddlehopper]

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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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!