May 13, 2011

New bathing suit

So, I took the plunge this morning.  

 
I have been reading up on making bathing suits for a while now.  I had a pattern, and fabric, for over a year.  Today I finally decided to try it out.  
 
The pattern (McCalls 9374) had excellent instrucions on sewing with this kind of fabric.  It came together quite easy, and turned out great!
 
I did have to extend the torso for her, but that was a simple fix.
Now she is all ready for swimming lessons next week!

8 comments:

lynn said...

nice work Karen!

Alisa said...

Great work! I've done the reading but haven't taken the plunge yet. I'm so glad it worked out well for you.

Erika said...

way to go! looks so cute on her!

Linda at Roscoe's Ma said...

This looks great! It really was easy? It looks professional.

Rita said...

Nice! Looks like K likes it too.

Suzanne said...

Wow! It looks great Karen! I've been looking and thinking on this one for a long time too. I just have to get brave enough.

Tania Grim said...

KAREN yay! I remember you talking about doing this last summer. It turned out great and your model is adorable , love the last picture.

Jen said...

It turned out really good! Looks nice and comfy on her too:)