Swimsuits Articles & Videos

• How to Make Terry Swimsuit Coverups

  A terry swimsuit cover up is fairly quick and easy to sew. The pattern is a basic strapless tube shape cut to your desired length. A drawstring around the top and the waist creates the shaping for the garment. Because the channels for the d… read more

• How to Measure Speedo Sizes

  Swimming in a lake or river is, for some, the ultimate way to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you swim for exercise or for fun, an ill-fitting suit can ruin the experience. But shopping for a bathing suit can be stressful, too, especially if yo… read more

• How to Attach Goggles to a Swimsuit

  Goggles are essential to swimming, Not only do they help you see what's below you in the water, they also protect your eyes from the salt of salt water, chlorine in swimming pools and bacteria from lakes and ponds. Many people, especially c… read more

• How to Make a Swimsuit

  Making your own swimsuit should be an easy project for experienced sewers and an achievable one for beginners. The benefit of a homemade swimsuit is the ability to entirely customize the pattern, fabric and fit to your own personal specific… read more

• What Kind of Swimsuit Should One Buy?

  Regardless of having a deep tan or being in the best shape, the wrong swimsuit can ruin your look and be a uncomfortable fit. Seasons change, but you always need a swimming suit ready for impromptu vacation excursions or late night dips in… read more

• How to Sew a Swimsuit

  Sewing a woman's swimsuit is a simple process that can be performed by a novice in one day with a little attention to detail. Having a variety of basic two-piece swimsuits on hand can be useful if you plan to swim in natural bodies of water… read more

• How to Determine What Type of Swimsuit One Should Wear

  When you're heading on a cruise or vacation, a swimsuit should definitely be one of the items in your suitcase. Vacations are not the time to worry about a flattering swimsuit, so determine the type of swimsuit that looks best on your body… read more

• How to Make a Swim Suit Cover

  This swimsuit cover is very simple to construct using a bought oversized T-shirt. Using a T-shirt eliminates the need to cut pattern pieces from fabric and means the side seams and bottom hem are already sewn for you. The sleeves and neckli… read more

• How to Make Swimsuit Coverups

  This swimsuit coverup is basically a strapless tube of lightweight cotton fabric. Machine-smocking the top section of the coverup makes it gather up to fit around the chest. You could use pre-smocked fabric but machine smocking is easier th… read more

• How to Make a Bath Towel Swimsuit Coverup

  A whole bath towel is easily turned into a simple swimsuit coverup with some basic measuring and sewing techniques. Use a sleeveless top as a pattern to trace the arm and necklines, then simply sew the seams and hems. It is possible to hand… read more

• How to Sew a Swimming Suit

  Sewing your own swimming suit can be a rewarding project for an intermediate sewer or a beginning sewer ready for a challenge. While the project itself is simple, working with a stretchy fabric such as the Lycra or activewear knits can be d… read more

• How to Make a Women's Swimsuit

  Making a women's swimsuit is a great sewing project for people who are just starting out in sewing and want to take on a challenge. Unlike working with cotton, the stretchy Lycra fabric used to make swimsuits can be hard to work with, even… read more

• How to Find Good Swimming Wear for Your Body Type

  Fitting swimsuits properly presents quite the challenge to many individuals. If you have an ideal, toned body shape, you can wear just about any type of swimsuit. However, for most people, there are certain areas of the body that may not be… read more

• The Best Swimsuits for Petite Women

  If you're a petite woman, you know just how hard it is to find a swimsuit. You may have a short torso or you worry that your legs are too short. Wearing the wrong suit can draw attention to these areas and make your body look short, stumpy… read more

• Guide To Swimsuit Fitting

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• Swimsuit Tips for Women

  Buying a swimsuit is no small task. While there are countless websites dedicated to the sale of swimwear for women, there are precious few that help you understand how to pick just the right bathing suit to meet your needs. What is more, si… read more