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Thursday, May 22, 2014

#DIY Swimsuit Sew-Along


Hi Darlings,

I leave you today with the new tutorial as part of my collaboration with Michael Levine. You can find the step by step sewing tutorial with modifications on the Michael Levine Blog HERE and of course you will find links to the suggested swimwear fabrics, pics and coupon code.










45 comments:

  1. *Screams* THANK YOU MIMI!!!! I will make a few this weekend! SEW EXCITED!!!

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  2. I have gone my whole life (37 years) and never had a swimsuit. Because of my size I never felt confident enough. But this is my year and because of you I will be making and wearing my first swimsuit (with coordinating cover-up LOL!!!). Thank you so much.

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  3. Thanks Mimi, this is cool! Love your pretty colors.

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  4. Vintage look... So CUTE! The high waist is tastefully modest. Both looks are adorable.

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  5. Thank You MiMi, FINALLY a swimsuit I can feel comfortable in.......... one that fits!!!!

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  6. Aaaaaaaaah!!!!!!!!!!!! My roommate and I were just talking about DIY vintage swimsuits yesterday! It's like you heard our conversation! :p Will try making one for my honeymoon.

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    1. Thanks Heather...just got your email. Ill respond in a bit. xoxo

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  8. So cute. I like the vintage feel of them.

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  9. Thank you! Exactly what I was looking for! Now of to make my very first bathing suit:)

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  10. OMG, great job mimi. Never thought of sewing my own swimwear. Great job on these modest suite, love the mix of the polka-dots and stripes in the second look.

    http://princessaudu.blogspot.com/

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  11. They are lovely. Always brought my daughter's swimming suits. I will have to make her some.

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  12. Now that is a swimsuit!! I love it!

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  13. Mimi these are so nice. Ok next on my list in time for my Aruba vacation.

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  14. I wish I could buy one, I don't have a sewing machine and haven't used one in about 20 years.

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  15. I wish I could buy one, I don't have a sewing machine and haven't used one in about 20 years.

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  16. Looking great as always!!! :D how much fabric did you use to make both the top and bottom of the swimsuit?

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  17. Love these suits! I will definitely try to make one of my own.

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  18. Both very beautiful.

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  19. McCall's Patterns are on a Memorial Day Weekend sale for $3.99 via their website. http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/activewear-pages-118.php

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  20. I love you Mimi G, I wish I knew how to sew

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  21. Love the look, modest and gorgeous...I shall be making one soon. Thanks!

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  22. Hello do you have a website to order from? I love the swim wear and the clothing. How can I order?

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  23. Hello do you have a website to order from? I love the swim wear and the clothing. How can I order?

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  24. So lovly..cnt wait to make one 4me♥♡♥♡

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  25. The stripe version is so cutie pie. You inspire me!

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Thank you for taking time to comment ;-)

xoxo
mimi g.