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Wednesday 25 June 2014

My Bombshell Swimsuit



I am happy to report that I have successfully ventured into the world of sewing my own bathing suit.
With much words of encouragement, I managed to gather my way to a very cute, well-fitted swimsuit.  It was sew much fun to sew The Bombshell swimsuit by Closet Case Files.  No more will I have to spend time trying on ill-fitting bathing suits in stores, being consulted by store clerks that are half my age, telling me how wonderful I look in that same ill-fitting bathing suit.  This swimsuit makes me feel so sexy, fits me like a glove and it hides all my "perfect imperfections"  With my new hair do; my summer has official arrived!

Pattern Review
Pattern Description:
Bombshell Swimsuit by Closet Case Files

Pattern Sizing:
I cut a size 6

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
YES, It did.

Were the instructions easy to follow?
The instructions were a bit confusing, BUT the sew-along that is found on the blog was FANTASTIC!

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I like everything about this pattern. The gathering makes it flattering for all body types.

Fabric Used:
I used a floral red and white Lycra Spandex material

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I didn't make any adjustments to the pattern, it was perfect for me.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? ABSOLUTELY! The pattern provides alternative view.

Conclusion:
I really love love love this pattern. For my first swimwear, it was a blast!









16 comments:

  1. You are one hot lady in that amazing suit!! Great job.

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  2. You did do a wonderful job! The suit looks fab on you.

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  3. Really cute suit! I have been tempted to give this a try myself. Looks great on you. ~Teri

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    1. Thanks so much! You really have to try it.

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  4. the hair! the suit! THE JAW ON THE FLOOR! (oh wait that jaw belongs to me, lemme just go grab that.)

    you look amazing!

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    1. LOL! You are too funny! Thanks so much. I was hoping to look half as good as you!

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  5. You look FAB in this suit, and it fits you perfectly. With that pattern, I may even get inspired to make myself a bathing suit - I hate most of today's RTW suits. Thanks for the great review also!

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    1. Thanks so much. RTW suits are so awful for petite women with big ta-ta's. Give the pattern a try and I really recommend the sewalong, it is so helpful.

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  6. I'm so impressed. I have the skills to make my own swimsuit, but somehow, I've never had the gumption to try it. Keep up the good work!

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    1. You gotta do it! I didn't think I had any skills, this pattern was really good. I recommend that you follow the sewalong on the website though.

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  7. wit wooooo- what a fab job Sharon! you look amazing.

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    1. Thanks Amanda! It was fun to sew, I am already planning the next one

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