Beachwear

  • Sew Your Own Swimsuit

    Today, I’m going to be showing you some of my best tips on how to sew your own swimsuit. Get a custom fit, choose high-quality fabrics, and create a swimsuit that’s unique to your style. 

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  • Beach Caftan Palm Fronds Orange Stonemountain and Daughter Rayon Challis Sew Pomona Blog Cocoa Beach Vacation

    Rayon Challis Palm Fronds Beach Caftan

    Summer is right around the corner so it’s time for some fabulous Beach Ready looks! I made this lovely self-drafted rayon challis caftan in this orange palm frond print for our Beach Vacation up to Cocoa Beach and just love it. Easy to wear, soft and comfortable-plus it’s great for sun protection!

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  • 60’s Inspired Floral Rayon Caftan- Greece Travel Wardrobe

    My sister treated me to a mini photo shoot (with her phone camera) for this beautiful Graphic 60’s Inspired Floral Rayon Caftan I made just for our trip to Greece in September. It’s the simplest little pattern perfect to display this amazing print! This fabric is just gorgeous, silky and almost sheer, the graphic print…

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  • Nautilus Bikini

    I pattern tested this swimsuit design way back in May and have been eagerly awaiting the release to share it with you guys!   This is the Nautilus Swimsuit from Seamstress Erin Designs.  I’ve been following Erin’s blog since I first started sewing and was psyched to test out this new pattern, especially since I’m at the beach or pool…

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  • Centauree~Ava Swimsuit

    This week’s contest for The Monthly Stitch is Franken-Indie!  This is the challenge I’ve been most excited for Indie pattern month.  I originally ordered Deer & Doe’s Robe Centauree pattern for the New to Me challenge but quickly realized it wouldn’t get here in time for me to do the dress justice.  Instead I started…

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