Custom Swimwear is the sixth title in Marie Porter's Spandex Simplified series, and is all about designing and creating flattering, comfortable, and durable swimwear. This sewing manual is written from the experience of not only a spandex designer, but a former "performance" athlete. Written in layman terms, Custom Swimwear features carefully explained, step-by-step instructions and more than 250 full colour photos and diagrams. Requiring only basic sewing knowledge to get started, beginner and advanced ...
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Custom Swimwear is the sixth title in Marie Porter's Spandex Simplified series, and is all about designing and creating flattering, comfortable, and durable swimwear. This sewing manual is written from the experience of not only a spandex designer, but a former "performance" athlete. Written in layman terms, Custom Swimwear features carefully explained, step-by-step instructions and more than 250 full colour photos and diagrams. Requiring only basic sewing knowledge to get started, beginner and advanced seamstresses alike can enjoy using this book... and produce spectacular results from it. Learn how to design swimsuits that flatter any body type and how to alter patterns for shape, size, and style. Learn the tips, tricks, and techniques to make many of the design elements that can be used to design and create almost any style of swimsuit imaginable! Please note: As spandex patterning and sewing techniques are largely the same across many styles of costuming, a large portion of each Sewing with Spandex title is the same/similar to the other Sewing with Spandex titles. We recommend consulting the Table of Contents for each book you're considering: Basic Principals of Swimwear Design - Figure Flaw Camouflage - Proper Fit - Designing for YOU - Functionality - Colour Theory - Unity - Selecting Fabrics Pattern Alterations - Measuring - Using a Pattern - Sizing a Pattern - Adding & removing Length - Adjusting Curve of the Back - Adjusting the Butt Length - Altering Leg Openings - Adjusting the Skirt Line - Ruching - Base Pattern Alteration Final Notes Sewing Techniques - In the Beginning - Cutting the Fabric - Seams - Elastic Application - Thread Colour Selection - Colour Blocking - Applique - Lining - Piping - Making Straps - Making Strings - Closures - Contrasting Elastic Binding - Hems - Ruffles - "Scrunch Butt" Suit Assembly - Basic order of Operations - Skirted Suit - Basic String Bikini - Basic Strappy Bottom - Underwire Tops Style Techniques - Backs and Necklines - Skirted Designs - Monokinis Embellishments - Getting Started - Hand Painting - Foil Embossing - Crystals Accessories - Scrunchies - Sarong Skirts Proper Care of Swimwear Resources Note Pages
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