All views of the Nautilus Swimsuit start the same, so if you haven’t already, go sew the steps in the Nautilus Swimsuit Top and then pop back on over here. The steps are numbered like they are in the illustrated instructions included with the pattern so you can go back and forth between them as…
With information on selecting swimsuit fabric, swimsuit pattern size, and grading/fitting a swimsuit pattern under our belts, lets jump in to sewing the Nautilus Swimsuit! This part of the sewalong will take us through sewing most of the Top which is the same for Views A, B & C. The steps are numbered like they are…
If you have a full tummy or abdomen, a swimsuit or bodysuit can be a bit tricky to fit right out of the envelope because it spans the whole torso, and it is tight fitting. We already give a few pointers in our post Fitting and Grading a Swimsuit. It is possible for instance to…
The principles of fitting and grading any swimsuit are pretty similar, so no matter what pattern you are using, you’ll hopefully find some helpful information to fit and grade any swimsuit sewing pattern amongst the specific example of the Nautilus Swimsuit. Before you start any fitting and grading, make sure you are starting with the…
To choose the right size for your swimsuit, you’ll have to consider some specific measurements that you would normally not use. It includes total crotch length (also called stride), high hip and high bust measurement. It’s really important to adjust your pattern according to your measurements because a swimsuit is a tight fitting garment that…
With all of the amazing looking swimsuit fabrics out there, it can be a bit intimidating to actually choose a fabric. “What are the kind of things to look for when I buy swimsuit fabric?” you might be asking. Well, have no fear – I’m here to tell you! If there’s something you look for…
The Ultraviolet Tee comes in sizes US 0-30, Hip 35″-64″ (89-162.5 cm). It is very loose fitting with ~9” (23cm) ease at the bust. Because of this it is unnecessary to grade between sizes for most bodies. The ease is such that you can choose the pattern based on your high bust measurement regardless of…
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