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The Ultimate Guide To Sewing Swimwear and Activewear
Dreaming of creating your own stunning swimwear and comfortable activewear?
This guide will teach you everything you need to know, from understanding swimwear fabric types and linings (and how to choose the right ones!) to mastering essential seams, machines, and needles.
We'll break down 3 different ways to line a swimsuit and teach you how to add playful ruffles and flounces.
In this video, you'll learn:
- Essential swimwear fabric types and their properties
- Different types of swimwear lining and their uses
- How to choose the perfect fabric and lining for your project
- Sewing machines and needles best suited for swimwear construction
- Must-know seams for constructing swimsuits and leotards
- 3 beginner-friendly methods for lining a swimsuit
- How to add beautiful ruffles and flounces to your swimwear
- Plus, tips and tricks for successful DIY sewing!
✂️ My sewing patterns: sewingforaliving.com/shop
Related videos:
✂️ How to sew elastic in swimwear: ua-cam.com/video/wfUyn5f1zEc/v-deo.html
✂️How to change elastic in swimwear: ua-cam.com/video/0k4NRRZR4uQ/v-deo.html
Support my videos:
☕️ Buy me a coffee ko-fi.com/sewingforaliving
What I use in this video:
✂️ Fabric markers: amzn.to/444TRYV
✂️ Where to buy swimwear fabric online: tidd.ly/3W0rYiQ
Resources on sewing stretchy fabrics:
✂️ Machine Sewing Needles Guide: sewingforaliving.com/sewing-needles-guide/
✂️ Sewing Thread Guide:
✂️ Stretch percentage in knit fabrics: sewingforaliving.com/pattern-drafting-for-knits-how-to-measure-stretch-percentage/
✂️ Sewing knit fabrics: sewingforaliving.com/how-to-sew-knit-fabrics/
Find me elsewhere on the internet:
WEBSITE sewingforaliving.com
INSTAGRAM @sewingforaliving
TIK TOK @sewingforaliving
FACEBOOK sewingforaliving
PINTEREST www.pinterest.com/sfaliving/
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Types Of Swimwear Elastic
3:57 - Widths Of Swimwear Elastic
5:02 - Where To Add Elastic In Swimwear
6:10 - How much Elastic You Are Going To Need
9:19 - Attaching The Elastic
9:39 - The Beginner-Friendly Way To Measure And Sew Elastic
30:19 - The Most Efficient Way To Sew Elastic
37:17 - Key Points On Sewing Elastic In Swimwear And Leotards
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Відео

How to sew elastic in swimwear and activewear - beginner friendly tutorial
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With a little DIY know-how, you can give your couch a new lease on life with a simple makeover. In this video, I'll show you how to reupholster your couch with new fabric, sew and assemble new cushion covers, and transform your furniture into a stylish and comfortable centerpiece for your living room. Whether you're a beginner sewer or a seasoned DIYer, this video has everything you need to kno...
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Here is my favorite way to turn jeans into shorts in a couple of easy steps and almost no sewing required. More hemming videos: bit.ly/3WvYQ02 Jeans alteration videos: bit.ly/3HMKowl Support my videos: ☕️ Buy me a coffee ko-fi.com/sewingforaliving Camera: amzn.to/2tUQZ19 Microphone: amzn.to/2u4buHL Find me elsewhere on the internet: WEBSITE sewingforaliving.com INSTAGRAM @sewingforaliving TIK T...
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Fixing ripped jacket seams
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How to shorten sleeves on a jacket or coat
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DIY footed onesie
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DIY organza gift bags
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @gabrielamendiola2765
    @gabrielamendiola2765 4 дні тому

    Thank you so much. I learnt a lot!

  • @ShadowcasterZero
    @ShadowcasterZero 5 днів тому

    Aw yes, very nice video! Very nice 👍

  • @americ9597
    @americ9597 7 днів тому

    What an excellent tutorial. Now I have to be brave enough to take mine apart. 😮

  • @nikolazabunov6797
    @nikolazabunov6797 17 днів тому

    Thanks SO MUCH!!!!

  • @natalial.5577
    @natalial.5577 23 дні тому

    Wow!! So beautiful! You give me motivation to do this to a really old car seat I received for free, 🤩 my baby is going to love the new look

  • @mmarian1959
    @mmarian1959 29 днів тому

    That worked nicely! Thankyou!

  • @antiegonz6007
    @antiegonz6007 Місяць тому

    My jacket seam frayed because they cut the fabric wrong and they sewed right on the edge of the fabric. I don’t have enough fabric on one side to sew it together. How do I reinforce the frayed area and add fabric? It’s about an inch in size?

  • @chesmom2
    @chesmom2 Місяць тому

    Hi! I'm trying to follow your instructions to replace the elastic in a swimsuit. Unfortunately, I keep getting the thread bunching up under my fabric. Do you have any suggestions? Maybe I need to change tension? Thank you!

  • @Setrius
    @Setrius Місяць тому

    Thank you mama, I was stressing about how to fix this🫡✨️

  • @chesmom2
    @chesmom2 Місяць тому

    Your video is very helpful - thank you! I have some new suits that need adjustment and now feel confident about making the alterations.

  • @laurigiese8885
    @laurigiese8885 2 місяці тому

    Terrific tutorial, I am inspired to attempt swimwear now. Thank you.

  • @SewingForALiving
    @SewingForALiving 2 місяці тому

    Hey! I feel like this video is incomplete without the "how to sew elastic" part, so I am linking it here: ua-cam.com/video/wfUyn5f1zEc/v-deo.html

  • @natalyaroberts1998
    @natalyaroberts1998 2 місяці тому

    My jeans can’t even go past my Butt

  • @joycepetrina2791
    @joycepetrina2791 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this tutorial. I’ve been struggling with are the proper steps and how to sew in the zipper so close to the teeth.

  • @melly99991
    @melly99991 2 місяці тому

    Yes I would like to know more on how other feet work

  • @melly99991
    @melly99991 2 місяці тому

    Thanks you. So even for my size I would make the elastic 2 “ smaller

  • @darussianping61
    @darussianping61 2 місяці тому

    Very clear and easy to follow tutorial. Gracias.

  • @eitakriamdt
    @eitakriamdt 3 місяці тому

    Thanksss

  • @denissita67
    @denissita67 3 місяці тому

    Im not able to put it back in my Alo shorts …

  • @inner27ofra
    @inner27ofra 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for this💚🙏☀️🙏💚

  • @chiarad4080
    @chiarad4080 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for your great tutorial, it really helped !

  • @gapeach30316
    @gapeach30316 3 місяці тому

    How can I make an organza bag with a flat bottom please

  • @gapeach30316
    @gapeach30316 3 місяці тому

    I love this bag idea

  • @leahsiemens1424
    @leahsiemens1424 4 місяці тому

    What a great way to fix jeans! Thanks for the lovely tutorial!

  • @rhondatrevino2958
    @rhondatrevino2958 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video big help ☺️

  • @dbecker5155
    @dbecker5155 5 місяців тому

    You are the BEST! Thank you for the instructions. I followed them and my article turned out GREAT!

  • @stephaniehayes5475
    @stephaniehayes5475 5 місяців тому

    Thank you. I will do my best to shorten my daughter's puff jacket sleeves. My very first time, I can't even thread a needle😅

  • @eulodiaalvadecercado3814
    @eulodiaalvadecercado3814 5 місяців тому

    Por favor en español gracias

  • @inderjitkang4465
    @inderjitkang4465 5 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @Johnny-im3vt
    @Johnny-im3vt 5 місяців тому

    I used a paper clip instead. Thank you.

  • @cleanseyourcache
    @cleanseyourcache 5 місяців тому

    Will you do making handbags/tote bags

  • @ashleywhite225
    @ashleywhite225 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this

  • @cleanseyourcache
    @cleanseyourcache 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video. Very helpful!!!

  • @oddrunhaland
    @oddrunhaland 6 місяців тому

    Liked the video but would have appreciated the inclusion of of a sleeve pattern.

    • @SewingForALiving
      @SewingForALiving 6 місяців тому

      Hi there! I don't have a video tutorial on how to draft the sleeve yet, but I do have a thorough written article on my blog here: sewingforaliving.com/how-to-draft-a-sleeve-pattern-for-knit-fabrics/ Check it out, the instructions are for matching the bodice shown in the video.

  • @nicholasdavis1919
    @nicholasdavis1919 6 місяців тому

    It's currently 12:50pm December 24th 2023. This is my first time looking up how to do this. Thank you very much. Idk why it took me so long to actually look this up lol

  • @rubbishremade
    @rubbishremade 6 місяців тому

    So helpful! I just got a winter jacket to repair and needed a little guidance. Thank you for sharing!

  • @kathy_funk
    @kathy_funk 7 місяців тому

    This is an excellent tutorial. You described every step clearly and it was easy to see everything as you sewed. The audio is perfect - very easy to understand each word, and you spoke at just the right speed so I could match your words with what I was seeing you do. Thank you so much! Now I am ready to make some bags of my own.

  • @OthO67
    @OthO67 8 місяців тому

    I remember my Mother teaching me this back in the 70’s. Thank you for sharing. I wish we could see the type of knot you use to fasten the tie to the safety pin.

  • @bhaskarkonduri3862
    @bhaskarkonduri3862 8 місяців тому

    Ma'am, Very nice.... Neat finishing.

  • @nikolaykim16
    @nikolaykim16 8 місяців тому

    Many thanks for the advise!

  • @Qwik_Dry
    @Qwik_Dry 8 місяців тому

    What a fabulous video! Thank you!

  • @pratapdev4295
    @pratapdev4295 9 місяців тому

    Can't see propperly you have words keeping hide

  • @ahmadiskandar6073
    @ahmadiskandar6073 9 місяців тому

    Ahh so thats how u do it been trying to push manually but I failed everytime💀

  • @spookycrow526
    @spookycrow526 9 місяців тому

    So helpful, thank for saving my pants!!😭😭 Also used a paperclip and it worked to!!

  • @user-et1uw7zb7n
    @user-et1uw7zb7n 9 місяців тому

    I would like the information on different feet for different materials please. Also more information on sewing 10:04

  • @scottcummings3104
    @scottcummings3104 9 місяців тому

    Thank you! You saved my new running shorts!

  • @nirpaLj
    @nirpaLj 10 місяців тому

    ❤ million rhanks 😍 it was very helpful and easy to repair my jacket ❤❤❤

  • @HarshaNayakar-uw7gb
    @HarshaNayakar-uw7gb 10 місяців тому

    Thank you 😊

  • @johnathanabrams8434
    @johnathanabrams8434 10 місяців тому

    Overtime What happens to the fabric around the opening of the string holes if they're left with no reinforcement

  • @sophiejdixon1040
    @sophiejdixon1040 10 місяців тому

    You absolute lifesaver