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i purchased some bathing suit bottoms that haven’t seemed to match any style tankini that ive seen. i figured id try to make my own but with no little sewing experience, where do i start?

Typically with nylon/lycra or polyester/lycra blend fabrics. You’ll need a pattern; you’ll also need to know what grain is and how to cut slippery fabrics accurately (cut with paper).

This is not a good beginner sewing project.

Best sources of swimsuit patterns right now are probably Jalie and KwikSew. Kwiksew’s book, Swim and Action Wear, though dated, is an excellent source for the techniques particular to sewing swimming suits.

Beginner sewing:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkWqDHZK7CF83vq8MKiUpoIjzKIX;_ylv=3?qid=20101001182436AANGnVs

Kwik Sew: http://www.kwiksew.com

Jalie: http://www.jalie.com/sports-apparel/swimming.html — click on the line that says "print instructions" for the sewing instructions for a particular pattern so you can see what you’ll need to do.

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i purchased some bathing suit bottoms that haven’t seemed to match any style tankini that ive seen. i figured id try to make my own but with no little sewing experience, where do i start?

Typically with nylon/lycra or polyester/lycra blend fabrics. You’ll need a pattern; you’ll also need to know what grain is and how to cut slippery fabrics accurately (cut with paper).

This is not a good beginner sewing project.

Best sources of swimsuit patterns right now are probably Jalie and KwikSew. Kwiksew’s book, Swim and Action Wear, though dated, is an excellent source for the techniques particular to sewing swimming suits.

Beginner sewing:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkWqDHZK7CF83vq8MKiUpoIjzKIX;_ylv=3?qid=20101001182436AANGnVs

Kwik Sew: http://www.kwiksew.com

Jalie: http://www.jalie.com/sports-apparel/swimming.html — click on the line that says "print instructions" for the sewing instructions for a particular pattern so you can see what you’ll need to do.

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if there is, what is it called? like bikini or tankini or what?

Here’s some suits that are kinda like that:
1. http://www.modcloth.com/Womens/Swimwear/-Diving-Miss-Daisy-Two-Piece
2. http://www.modcloth.com/Womens/Swimwear/-Sailorette-at-Sea-Swimsuit-Top
3. http://www.dillards.com/product/Perry-Ellis-Brushed-Art-Halter-Top-MidWaist-Bottom_301_-1_301_502619623?splashlink=dd_w_tc2_swimwear_060111
4. http://www.dillards.com/product/Lucky-Brand-The-L.B.S.-Bandini-Top-Hipster-Bottom_301_-1_301_502658152?splashlink=dd_w_tc2_swimwear_060111
5. http://www.dillards.com/product/Captiva-Longboat-Pearl-Banded-Halter-Top-Hipster-Bottom_301_-1_301_502569229?splashlink=dd_w_tc2_swimwear_060111

I just found those suits on google. They’re called cropped tankini:
1. http://www.amazon.com/Tankini-Bikini-Swimsuit-Cropped-Medium/dp/B000ERCXVI
2. http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Newport-News-Womens-Colorblock-Cropped-Tankini-Top/5746521/product.html
3. http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Victoria-Secret-Cropped-Tankini-Swimsuit-Swim-Set-S-NWT/32102881
4. http://www.amiclubwear.com/swimsuit-twopiece-f7-n-909bluemultistrp.html

GL!

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if there is, what is it called? like bikini or tankini or what?

Here’s some suits that are kinda like that:
1. http://www.modcloth.com/Womens/Swimwear/-Diving-Miss-Daisy-Two-Piece
2. http://www.modcloth.com/Womens/Swimwear/-Sailorette-at-Sea-Swimsuit-Top
3. http://www.dillards.com/product/Perry-Ellis-Brushed-Art-Halter-Top-MidWaist-Bottom_301_-1_301_502619623?splashlink=dd_w_tc2_swimwear_060111
4. http://www.dillards.com/product/Lucky-Brand-The-L.B.S.-Bandini-Top-Hipster-Bottom_301_-1_301_502658152?splashlink=dd_w_tc2_swimwear_060111
5. http://www.dillards.com/product/Captiva-Longboat-Pearl-Banded-Halter-Top-Hipster-Bottom_301_-1_301_502569229?splashlink=dd_w_tc2_swimwear_060111

I just found those suits on google. They’re called cropped tankini:
1. http://www.amazon.com/Tankini-Bikini-Swimsuit-Cropped-Medium/dp/B000ERCXVI
2. http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Newport-News-Womens-Colorblock-Cropped-Tankini-Top/5746521/product.html
3. http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Victoria-Secret-Cropped-Tankini-Swimsuit-Swim-Set-S-NWT/32102881
4. http://www.amiclubwear.com/swimsuit-twopiece-f7-n-909bluemultistrp.html

GL!

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if there is, what is it called? like bikini or tankini or what?

Here’s some suits that are kinda like that:
1. http://www.modcloth.com/Womens/Swimwear/-Diving-Miss-Daisy-Two-Piece
2. http://www.modcloth.com/Womens/Swimwear/-Sailorette-at-Sea-Swimsuit-Top
3. http://www.dillards.com/product/Perry-Ellis-Brushed-Art-Halter-Top-MidWaist-Bottom_301_-1_301_502619623?splashlink=dd_w_tc2_swimwear_060111
4. http://www.dillards.com/product/Lucky-Brand-The-L.B.S.-Bandini-Top-Hipster-Bottom_301_-1_301_502658152?splashlink=dd_w_tc2_swimwear_060111
5. http://www.dillards.com/product/Captiva-Longboat-Pearl-Banded-Halter-Top-Hipster-Bottom_301_-1_301_502569229?splashlink=dd_w_tc2_swimwear_060111

I just found those suits on google. They’re called cropped tankini:
1. http://www.amazon.com/Tankini-Bikini-Swimsuit-Cropped-Medium/dp/B000ERCXVI
2. http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Newport-News-Womens-Colorblock-Cropped-Tankini-Top/5746521/product.html
3. http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Victoria-Secret-Cropped-Tankini-Swimsuit-Swim-Set-S-NWT/32102881
4. http://www.amiclubwear.com/swimsuit-twopiece-f7-n-909bluemultistrp.html

GL!

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if there is, what is it called? like bikini or tankini or what?

Here’s some suits that are kinda like that:
1. http://www.modcloth.com/Womens/Swimwear/-Diving-Miss-Daisy-Two-Piece
2. http://www.modcloth.com/Womens/Swimwear/-Sailorette-at-Sea-Swimsuit-Top
3. http://www.dillards.com/product/Perry-Ellis-Brushed-Art-Halter-Top-MidWaist-Bottom_301_-1_301_502619623?splashlink=dd_w_tc2_swimwear_060111
4. http://www.dillards.com/product/Lucky-Brand-The-L.B.S.-Bandini-Top-Hipster-Bottom_301_-1_301_502658152?splashlink=dd_w_tc2_swimwear_060111
5. http://www.dillards.com/product/Captiva-Longboat-Pearl-Banded-Halter-Top-Hipster-Bottom_301_-1_301_502569229?splashlink=dd_w_tc2_swimwear_060111

I just found those suits on google. They’re called cropped tankini:
1. http://www.amazon.com/Tankini-Bikini-Swimsuit-Cropped-Medium/dp/B000ERCXVI
2. http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Newport-News-Womens-Colorblock-Cropped-Tankini-Top/5746521/product.html
3. http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Victoria-Secret-Cropped-Tankini-Swimsuit-Swim-Set-S-NWT/32102881
4. http://www.amiclubwear.com/swimsuit-twopiece-f7-n-909bluemultistrp.html

GL!

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I have swim practice and I just got a Zeroxposur tankini to wear to practice. But now I’m a little worried that it will fall off when I dive. Does anyone have a tankini and use it to practice in?

don’t wear bikinis for practicing or racing. they will definitely fall off and get ruined and worn from use. they have special practice bikinis. you can look them up. i looked up some pics and this one… doesn’t look too good for swimming. mayb just to look good and i respect that

also, if it has a skirt, don’t wear it to practice

the Zeroxposur tankini looks good to go to the beach and it’s very cute i wouldn’t stretch it out and fade it in practice

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I have swim practice and I just got a Zeroxposur tankini to wear to practice. But now I’m a little worried that it will fall off when I dive. Does anyone have a tankini and use it to practice in?

don’t wear bikinis for practicing or racing. they will definitely fall off and get ruined and worn from use. they have special practice bikinis. you can look them up. i looked up some pics and this one… doesn’t look too good for swimming. mayb just to look good and i respect that

also, if it has a skirt, don’t wear it to practice

the Zeroxposur tankini looks good to go to the beach and it’s very cute i wouldn’t stretch it out and fade it in practice

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I have swim practice and I just got a Zeroxposur tankini to wear to practice. But now I’m a little worried that it will fall off when I dive. Does anyone have a tankini and use it to practice in?

don’t wear bikinis for practicing or racing. they will definitely fall off and get ruined and worn from use. they have special practice bikinis. you can look them up. i looked up some pics and this one… doesn’t look too good for swimming. mayb just to look good and i respect that

also, if it has a skirt, don’t wear it to practice

the Zeroxposur tankini looks good to go to the beach and it’s very cute i wouldn’t stretch it out and fade it in practice

read comments (1)

I have swim practice and I just got a Zeroxposur tankini to wear to practice. But now I’m a little worried that it will fall off when I dive. Does anyone have a tankini and use it to practice in?

don’t wear bikinis for practicing or racing. they will definitely fall off and get ruined and worn from use. they have special practice bikinis. you can look them up. i looked up some pics and this one… doesn’t look too good for swimming. mayb just to look good and i respect that

also, if it has a skirt, don’t wear it to practice

the Zeroxposur tankini looks good to go to the beach and it’s very cute i wouldn’t stretch it out and fade it in practice

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