I am writing this in a 3 part post.
Part 1, Finding Lycra
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I have always wanted to make all of my own clothes and bags but there are a few things that I have not ventured out and tried. Swimsuits are just one of the many garments, I have always bought not made. This year I thought I would give it a try. Especially after shopping around and seeing the prices, $50-100. First, I set out to find lycra or swimsuit fabric. I do not live close to a mega fabric world, so I had to go online. Here are a few online shops that carry lycra.
I bought this green lyrca at Bikinis N Beads Supply. It is a small Etsy shop, that has recently opened in April. I found her prices reasonable and the shipping super fast.
The fabric with shipping was $14!!
The fabric with shipping was $14!!
To sew lyrca you need to have a stretch needle and use the zigzag, stretch stitch that looks like the lighten bolt. I have a serger, so I used a 3- thread overlock stitch. You do not have to use a serger because lycra doesn't unravel.
Now that I have the material, I need a pattern.
That will be tomorrow's post.
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