Sewing a Vintage Swim Suit | 1940's Swim Wear

Sewing a vintage swim suit doesn't have to be hard! In this video, I will be showing you how I made a 1940's inspired swim suit, using a commercial pattern and woven fabrics!

In this video, I will be sharing:
* How I altered the pattern to fit me better
* Pattern matched the stripes (the best I could)
* Adding extra details like piping
* Created a swim suit top that's as supportive as a bra!

Watch to the end to hear my final thoughts on the fit, and don't forget to check out the blog post for additional details on the construction process.

✍ Blog post for this video: https://bit.ly/3c2Mpas

⏰ Time Stamps ⏰
0:00 - Intro
1:42 - Pattern & Prep
3:45 - Inner Lining
6:36 - Outer Swim Suit
7:22 - Putting it all Together
9:45 - Secret Finishing Touches
11:49 - All Finished!
12:42 - How do I Like it?
16:50 - Conclusion

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I'm Katherine, and this channel documents my journey of creating a handmade, historically inspired wardrobe. Join me for sew-alongs, tutorials, corsetry, and even shoemaking!

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