Swimwear // 2 Days // May 11 & 18

Stretch your skills and make a splash this summer in a handmade swimsuit! Learn to sew a cute lined one-piece or two-piece with different style options. Get comfortable sewing with stretch fabrics and elastic, and finally feel confident at the pool in a one-of-a-kind suit.

Pattern Options:
- Cottlesloe Swimsuit by Megan Nielsen: one-piece or two-piece, low or high waist and low or high back. Available in sizes 0-20 and 14-30.
- Vernazza Two-Piece by Friday Pattern Company: two piece, with tank straps, tie front, and high-waisted bottoms. Available in sizes XS to 4X.

- Faye Swimsuit by Closet Core Patterns: minimalist design one-piece or two piece, high-rise or low-rise bottoms, straight straps or strappy back with supportive underbust band.
- Sunstar Swimsuit by Helen's Closet: a comfy faux-wrap style top with high-waisted bottoms or one piece.

Skills learned:
- Cutting and sewing with spandex fabric and swim lining using a regular sewing machine or serger
- Stretching and attaching elastic to edges
- Topstitching with zig-zag stitches

Pattern and project materials not provided. You'll be responsible for purchasing, printing and/or assembling your pattern pieces before class, as well as shopping for fabric and notions. A supply list will be sent to you upon purchase of this class.

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced. Sewing with spandex and elastic requires finesse, and confidence is key! Some garment-making experience is required. Knowledge of sewing with knits in general is recommended.

2 days; 12 class hours

Please refer to our registration policies before signing up for a class. 

Date/Time: Sunday 1:30-8pm on May 11 & 18 (30-min meal break included)

*Photos courtesy of Megan Nielsen, Friday Pattern Company, Closet Core Patterns, and Helen's Closet Patterns.