Pattern Review
Pattern: Kwik Sew 2790
Description: The suits have racing backs, a low back waists, crotch lining, and all of the outside edges are finished with elastic. View B has front panels and piping made from contrast fabrics.
Sizing: 8 to 14
Instructions: As always, Kwik Sew instructions are fantastic. This suit is a great one-piece and is easy to sew. The instructions are in concise with an easy to understand order.
Likes/Dislikes: A conservative one-piece suit with a bit of flair, especially with the cute back view. Also, a nice pieced option, which is a great way to use up scraps of swimsuit fabric.
Changes: I have had this pattern for years, probably started making the twins this suit in the size 8. Anne at Needle Nook suggested this change. Take a look at the back view, look how high cut the racing back appears to be. Anne told me it would be very hard to get on and off, she was exactly right. I would not have noticed this but I am so appreciative she pointed this out. I redrew the back piece with more of a v-shape and making sure the straps didn’t get too skinny. Remember you will have 3/8” elastic on each side of the strap.
I added 1” to the body of the suit for the girls’ height.
Also, I use Anne’s recommendation for elastic, especially with the legs. Measure the pattern pieces, subtract seam allowances. Front leg measurement, subtract 1”, back leg measurement subtract 3”. This really helps the suit stay in place. Great tip.
Fabric: Swimsuit fabric from Fabric.com, is was on sale so I added it to my cart. The girls aren’t crazy about the print but they said it was fine. They like to wear one-piece suits when they really want to swim, race and dive.
Conclusion: Swimsuits are so easy and quick, plus, they save you sooooo much money.
Here you can tell how I reshaped the racing back.
All together the girls have 4 new swimsuits.
Other sewing for me, I have made 5 new knit tops. I will get pictures after this weekend, family reunion tomorrow at my house.
Fabulous bathers Lori. Great fabric and the fit is spot on. Another advantage to sewing swimwear. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this swim suit!
ReplyDeleteI think the print is wonderful! You're making some great swimwear at a fraction of the cost in RTW!
ReplyDeletegreat looking suit! the fit is perfect. this week, i have seen way too many ill fitting suits. i can't help but think things like "if they added an underwire..." "if that suit were fully lined..." "if they had used anne's elastic tip...."
ReplyDeletei could do my own spin of "what not to wear" at the beach.
Both swimsuits ar fabulous! I love the print on this one and the change that you made to the razorback. It is better than the original pattern. What do the other two suits look like?
ReplyDeleteCute swim suit! Five new tops!! You are a real assembly line in your sewing room.
ReplyDeleteDonna W
Perfect!
ReplyDeleteReally cute! I need to make one for my DGD!!!
ReplyDeleteLynda
The suit looks great! I have a ks pattern, same style. I used the pattern as is for the racerback and it turned out fine. I had a bit of trouble with the leg elastic...I putzed a bit with it on the 2nd suit and made notes for the 3rd but I think I'll try as you suggested and see how that works for me- thanks for the tip on that!
ReplyDeleteI love the $ saved on suits! The elastic takes me awhile, but other than that they're so easy to make!
Nice job...looks like it is a great fit.
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