Hey guys! Today we’re doing a fun tutorial, where we’ll make this super cute swimsuit top. 🤗Â
I will admit, it’s a little saucy! So if that’s what you like to wear, then this one is for you. I recently wore it on a trip to Panama and feel like it was a perfect vacation bikini.
All in all, it’s not too hard to make, even if you’re a beginner. In the video, I’ll show you exactly how to “free hand” the pattern using clothes you already own, so you don’t even need to buy a pattern.
And, time-wise, it only took about a day to make, so it’s a nice quick project.
Now, instead of continuing to blab about this swimsuit top, I’ll just go ahead and show you how to make it! First things first, let’s talk about what you’ll need to make the top. 👙
Materials:
Just so you know, I’ve linked most of the materials below so you know where to find them. I’m not an affiliate for any stores mentioned; these are just the products I use.
- Fabric – You’ll need about half a yard of swimsuit fabric and lining fabric. Here’s where I got this fabric:
- The Fabric Fairy: if this exact fabric is gone, just check out all the others. What I love about this brand is that they have tons of choices, both solids and prints, that are all really high-quality and reasonably priced. Everything I’ve gotten from them has been great!
- The lining fabric is from Joann Fabrics. They often have coupons online or in their app, so it’s a great place to buy lining fabric in bulk.
- For sustainable recycled swimwear fabric, go here to Fabric.com or also check these out at The Fabric Fairy.
- Matching thread – I like to use 100% polyester thread for swimwear, since it’s nice and durable.
- Braided elastic – This is for the straps. I generally use 1/4″ or 1/8″ braided elastic for all of my straps.
- Sewing machine, of course! If you’re in need of a sewing machine, here are my favorite affordable options that are also beginner-friendly.
Total cost of this swimsuit top:
Just to be completely transparent with you, I like to share the cost of each of my designs. Here’s how much this swimsuit top cost me:
Swimwear fabric: $5.17
Lining fabric: $3.99
Braided elastic: $1.99Â
100% polyester thread: $1.99
Here's how you make this swimsuit top step-by-step:
And that's it!
I hope you like this tutorial and that you try it out. If you do, don’t forget to post a picture with the hashtag #travelherstyle and I’ll share it to my page! I can’t wait to see how it turns out.
Feel free to comment below with any questions. I get back to all of them and I’d be more than happy to help.
If you’re looking for more tutorials, check out all of the free ones I have here. And if you’re looking for more swimsuit sewing projects specifically, see all of the YouTube videos I made about it.
Lastly, I’d love to know what you want to see me make! If you’ve seen any clothes/swimsuits on social media or anywhere else, just send me a picture and I can show you how to make it.
Alright, that’s all I’ve got for you.
Thanks for stopping by and good luck sewing!
Love,
Emily