Swimsuit Making for Curves
Sew a chic and supportive swimsuit that will make you feel fantastic!
- Do you find it hard to get both the style and support you want in a swimsuit?
- Are you a bit intimidated by the idea of sewing a swimsuit?
- Want to finally make the supportive and chic swimsuit of your dreams, with help at every step?
Then join my online workshop "Swimsuit Making for Curves"!
From the comfort of home, join me as I simply and clearly explain every step of sewing your own supportive swimsuit, from choosing the right fabric and notions, to sewing with spandex and sewing an actual underwired bra - it's easier than you would imagine.
Skills you'll learn in the course include:
- How to identify good quality spandex, and where to find it
- De-mystifying swim bra fabric and notions, and tips for easier options if you're a beginner
- What tools you need to make a swimsuit - and which are optional but will help you get a professional result
- How to sew a swimsuit on a single, regular home sewing machine
- Lining a swimsuit for a clean internal finish and to avoid transparency when wet
- How to sew a full underwired foam swim bra, without the need for pre-formed foam cups
- Adding boning for extra support
- How to create extra-supportive swimsuit straps
- Clean-finishing the gusset for no seams
- Installing swimwear closures
Welcome to Swimsuit Making for Curves. A great swimsuit has the power to help you feel your most confident best, and in this course, join me to learn how to make your very own!
I developed the Ipswich Swimsuit to be chic on the outside and supportive on the inside, thanks to an optional built-in, underwired swim bra and side boning. Why should you have to compromise on style and fit just because you're curvy? But sewing your first swimsuit can be a bit intimidating, so that's why I designed this new course; even if you're an adventurous sewing beginner, you can get a wonderful result.
In this workshop, I take you step by step through everything you need to know about sewing your underwired swimsuit, from picking the right fabrics and notions, to special sewing techniques, and working with spandex.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you make!
Sewing lessons whenever and wherever you want.
Unlike regular classes, there's no need to block off time in your schedule or arrange to travel - you can watch the videos on your laptop, tablet or phone, and master swimsuit-making from the comfort of home. Learn at your own pace, and re-watch the videos as many times as you like - they never expire! Plus, you'll have 24/7 access, and it's the fraction of the price of an in-person class.
Get additional help
Do you have questions about the lessons? Just ask in the comments section, and you'll get personal feedback.
Skills you'll learn in the course include:
- How to identify good quality spandex, and where to find it
- De-mystifying swim bra fabric and notions, and tips for easier options if you're a beginner
- What tools you need to make a swimsuit - and which are optional but will help you get a professional result
- How to sew a swimsuit on a single, regular home sewing machine
- Lining a swimsuit for a clean internal finish and to avoid transparency when wet
- How to sew a full underwired foam swim bra, without the need for pre-formed foam cups
- Adding boning for extra support
- How to create extra-supportive swimsuit straps
- Clean-finishing the gusset for no seams
- Installing swimwear closures
Your Instructor
Your instructor is Jenny Rushmore, a renowned expert in curvy fitting who has transformed the sewing experience for thousands of plus size and busty sewists worldwide, helping them create clothes that truly fit and boost their confidence. With over a decade of expertise, Jenny has launched more than 100 successful sewing patterns, authored two best-selling books (including Ahead of the Curve, specifically on plus size fitting), and taught classes around the world both on and offline. She has a helpful, inclusive approach to teaching, helping you understand the whys behind sewing and fitting, and empowering you to feel confident mastering your next project.