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Fairgate fashion designer rule kit in cm 15202 by fairgate. Oct 30, 2009 since you are petite a book such as kwik sew s swim and action wear is a better idea than following instructions from a web site. Making a swimsuit customfitted to your body and comfort is possibly one of the best things ever. Lingerie, bra, swimwear fabrics and accessories sew. Founded in 1967 by kerstin martensson, who also produced many of the early designs and patterns, this company was an early leader in patterns perfected for use with knits. Shop our most popular, bestselling sewing patterns of 2017. Making swimwear is an extremely gratifying process. Kwik sew s beautiful lingerie is for everyone who loves to sew and a necessity for those who want to discover how easy and fun it is to make lingerie. The kwik sew books were very 70s in both illustrations and fashion styles, but i was pretty disappointed in the swim wear book in particular.
Kwik sew patterns springsummer 2019 doctor t designs. K3609 swimsuit pattern, kwik sew patterns, kwik sew. I was looking for a good beginner garment sewing book, and looked into easy sewing the kwik sew way. Kwik sew pattern 2500 miss retro bombshell swimsuit with bust inset sz xs,m,l,xl. I will have to go and buy swimsuit patterns to be able to make the suit examples that are in the book since the. Seamworks article covers swim cups and underwire, the cscs own jenny of cashmerette walks you through adding a swim bra into your swimsuit, and beverly johnson has a whole craftsy class on sewing a supportive swimsuit, including using preformed cups or a full bra. After reading everyones comments the last few days, ive decided to take the plunge and start on the monokini next. Sew sassy fabrics has been providing first quality fabrics and accessories to home sewers and cottage industries since 1987. Xsxl i made the large did it look like the photodrawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I own not only this book but also kwik sew swim and action wear which include swimsuits, leotards and other garments and the one named easy sewing the kwik sew way.
Every spring, we eagerly anticipate swimming season. All of the patterns included in this book are designed for twoway stretch fabrics with lycra spandex. Well its from a book, the kwik sews swim and action wear to be more precise. Kwiksews swim and action wear by kerstin martensson 1995. Save kwik sew books to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Kwik sew k3239 swimsuits sewing pattern, size xssmlxl 4. See more ideas about kwik sew, kwik sew patterns and sewing patterns. The stretch and sew book is nearly impossible to find. Kwik sew s book swim and action wear by kerstin martensson is also a top notch resouce and comes with patterns. Its one of the highlights of summer for our family.
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I went out and purchased kwik sew 3608 yesterday and started tracing the pattern i can see lots of areas of potential alterations. The latest patterns from kwik sew have been released. View b twopiece suit, has very high cut leg openings. Many variations are included for one and two piece swimsuits, action wear for biking, gymnastics. Vogue fabrics carries the full kwik sew pattern line in our flagship store, 8478649600, and some popular patterns on our website, kwik sew patterns offer fabulous sewing patterns for men, women and children, in multisized hea.
Kwik sew k3608 strapless swimsuits sewing pattern, size xs. Kwik sew 153 misses swimsuit sizes 14 16 18 20 2 piece swimwear bra pull on hook bikini bottoms brief by cascadescrafts on etsy. Kwik sew has published a great book on sewing swimsuits and there have also been some good articles in threads magazine on the topic. The master pattern in this book includes a variety of swimsuits, leotards, leggings and shorts. The misses swimsuits have a low cut back and all outside edges are finished with elastic. Kwik sew patterns have execellent swimsuit patterns and instructions. Kwik sew offers other patterns for lingerie that are sold on their website. Ellie mae apply ellie mae filter kwik start learnto sew 1 apply kwik start learnto sew filter made to match 2 apply made to match filter. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. View a tankini top has a shelf bra lining with elastic under the bust and armholes and neckline are finished with elastic. Ive considered buying this book, but always figured i had enough kwik sew swimsuit patterns that it wouldnt really add anything new. This guide will take you through all the basics necessary to make a highquality swimsuit at home, from choosing fabrics, to finishings. Buy products such as kwik sew pattern pants and tops, xs, s, m, l, xl, kwik sew pattern shirts, xs, s, m, l, xl at walmart and save. I have made 5 new swimsuits so far this year one for my daughter and 4 for myself and have put them all into a look book.
Aug 15, 2002 the book covers creating garments from the included master patterns and basic pattern alternations to make additional styles. According to kerstin martensson, easy sewing the kwik sew way is a valuable addition for anyone who sews. Kerstin martensson has 16 books on goodreads with 227 ratings. Kerstin martenssons kwik sew method, swim wear 1971 edition. Master pattern included sewing swim and action wear will be. I have completed my undewear patterns by purchasing a bra pattern that i love from kwik sews site. Aside from the one swimsuit pattern, which is actually really cute, the whole release is so boring i really dont have much commentary to add.
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Kwiksews swim and action wear by kerstin martensson. I havent noticed the extra ease feature in kwik sew s other swimsuit patterns, the ones ive made fit snugly and were just what i wanted for swimming laps. Did it look like the photodrawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it. Because of all the patterns, sizes and options for customizing included in this book, its as though i bought about fifty individual kwik sew patterns for any kind of womens swimsuit or leotard i could want. Instructions and full sized patterns to make a whole variety of garments representing excellent value. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Reflecting her love of vintagestyle patterns, the fabrics feature fresh colors in delightful and unexpected combinations. Fabrics recommended for the coverup include lightweight knits and wovens such as lace, gauze and chiffon. Sew sells over 850 patterns for all types of fabric. Kerstin martenssons most popular book is kwik sews beautiful lingerie. Master pattern included sewing swim and action wear will be easy and fun with this book. This book is the culmination of a large project within kwik sew s design department to help our customers better their skills, but this is not a weighty textbook, it is a very readable and sewable book.
Many variations are included for one and two piece swimsuits, action wear for biking, gymnastics, aerobics, dancing and skating. Kwik sew k3239 swimsuits sewing pattern, size xssmlxl. Kwiksews sewing for baby by kerstin martensson, paperback. Kwik sew sewing pattern 3375 baby sizes body suits pants with. Kerstin martensson has written many sewing instruction books. Buy products such as mccalls sewing pattern childrensgirls dresses678 at walmart and save. Books by kerstin martensson author of kwik sews beautiful.
Also, vintage swim patterns from our archives for your viewing pleasure. Kwik sews swim action wear abebooks shop for books. View a is a onepiece suit with regular cut leg openings. The book covers creating garments from the included master patterns and basic pattern alternations to make additional styles. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. I will have to go and buy swimsuit patterns to be able to make the suit examples that are in the book since the master. Kwik sew s beautiful lingerie by kerstin martensson, master patterns included, 80 pages, colour photos, soft cover book kwik sew pattern 3167 camisoles and panties size xsl another brilliant kwik sew book. Some websites are filled with information that is wrong or inaccurate or both.
Kwik sew girls halter bikini and one piece swimsuit sewing. Misses swimsuit has scoop neckline in front, racingg style back and all outside edges are finished with elastic. Kwik sew s swim action wear abebooks passion for books. Instructions and full sized patterns to make a whole variety of. Apr 02, 2019 the latest patterns from kwik sew have been released. I found the kwik sew book at my local library and have checked it out several times. I have completed my undewear patterns by purchasing a bra pattern that i love from kwik sew s site. I have collected nearly every book i could find on sewing with lycraspandex and there arent that many out there. I love to read sewing books to pick up new tips and techniques.
Jun 18, 2019 today i have a very scary for me look book for you all. Kwik sews swim and action wear book the last stitch. Kwik sew 3609 knickers and strapless or halter neck slip kwik sew sewing pattern cute swimsuit, would make hemline a few inches shorter. Originally named sew knit and stretch, the company later changed its name to kwik sew in 1974. Details of how to sew with serger, or reverse cycle machine, or plain zigzag. I used my first kwik sew pattern a few weeks ago and am familiar with the white pattern tissue that these book patterns are made from. Kwik sew is currently ran by kerstins son, eric mcmaster. Kwik sew coverup and swimsit pattern k4003 112243 kwik sew pattern k4003 provides templates for a womens swimsuit and a coverup. My two favorite books about sewing swim and activewear are kwik sews swim.