tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8843130514951400882.post5401998780719771776..comments2023-05-23T05:19:39.207-07:00Comments on Things I Make. Plus Rocks.: Oh My Gosh, I Made (and Wore!) a BikiniHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477887672613694373noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8843130514951400882.post-59857867081552633092015-06-23T21:20:00.654-07:002015-06-23T21:20:00.654-07:00Wowie wow wow! Sewing any kind of underthing that...Wowie wow wow! Sewing any kind of underthing that actually works is mucho impressive. And using an old bra as a foundation seems like the perfect way to transition into sewing a suit entirely from scratch. It seems to fit perfectly- from that one photo, too. I hate shopping for swimsuits. At least shops started letting you mix and match top and bottom sizes, because mine will never be the same. Do you feel like you've reached a new level in your sewing skillz?Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11488626150901992145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8843130514951400882.post-22462268706864962312015-06-20T23:46:26.563-07:002015-06-20T23:46:26.563-07:00I think everything looks fantastic, but can quite ...I think everything looks fantastic, but can quite understand why you wanted this post done...it takes a bit of nerve taking photos in just togs :)<br />Sarah Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17566072246120028926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8843130514951400882.post-57848059706108169192015-06-20T22:44:28.226-07:002015-06-20T22:44:28.226-07:00Gorgeus!!!Gorgeus!!!MrsC (Maryanne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440723067459232998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8843130514951400882.post-32468352172140092752015-06-20T11:14:55.654-07:002015-06-20T11:14:55.654-07:00I didn't find that the fabric degraded so much...I didn't find that the fabric degraded so much as it started to bag out. Granted, I wasn't in the ocean that much. But nothing really dried much while we were there - my swim suits stayed damp the entire time, and I suspect that the fabric just dragged because of it, especially on the bikini. Probably because it seemed snug when I sewed it, but it wasn't snug enough. I suspect a run through a dryer would've done wonders.<br /><br />I want to make more suits! And more bikinis!! I have lots of fabric to do so, so why not eh?<br /><br />And thanks! I nearly ordered swim fabric in this shade, but got a darker purple instead. I'm severely regretting that decision now...Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10477887672613694373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8843130514951400882.post-40686702997634505212015-06-20T06:30:17.573-07:002015-06-20T06:30:17.573-07:00Smart idea, using a bra as the foundation of a bat...Smart idea, using a bra as the foundation of a bathing suit to make sure things fit and are supportive. Did you have any issues with the bra material degrading in the salt water? <br /><br />I'm excited for you, because it sounds like you have more handmade suits in your future. You should consider one in the color of your cover-up, because it's a fantastic color for you.Caitlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05252532446979150096noreply@blogger.com