Tips and Tricks

JULY SEWING TIPS:

Sewing on Swimwear

It is important to have the right equipment and tools to work on your lycra sewing projects.

1.Cotton swimwear elastic - a nice soft elastic that stands up well to chlorine and repeated washings. I carry 1/4″ and 3/8″

2.Wooly nylon thread – this is a MUST for sewing with lycra. On your serger use it in the upper and/or lower loopers. I know some use it in ALL the needles for superior stretchability (such as a one piece unitard)

3.I found a WONDERFUL way to sew down the elastics (legs, waist, necklines) is to wind wooly nylon thread in your bobbin on your standard sewing machine. It works beautifully with a double needle stitch and a broken zig zag stitch.

4. Be sure to use a lightweight lining in the crotch of your swimwear for comfort and wear ability.

5. Make a fun wrap skirt with coordinating mesh fabric. – the edges don’t even have to be finished as it will not ravel!!

6. I carry a good line of plastic and metal swimwear hooks – plus decorative snap closures (plastic) and barrel closures.