Hello! I made some new bathers recently…
I’m afraid this is rather boring and predictable but I used the same old pattern I’ve been using for a long long time now and which is sadly no longer available… McCalls 2772, adapting the bikini top to have a “skirt” – or maybe “lower bodice” might be a better word – attached to the bottom edge. I leave the elastic off and the back piece is cut in one with the “skirt” back and no closure.
It’s been a few years since I made new bathers… I think 2021? just checked; early 2022 actually. I would usually make a new pair every year since that’s about how long they’re good for, but the pomegranate fabric was surprisingly robust and those bathers were amazing for a good coupla years. I do admit though that by the end of last year they were definitely past it, but I held off on a new pair until this summer.
This cute, random ivory polka dot on a hot orange background, swimwear-specific fabric is also still from Le Stash, surprisingly! I’ve had it a long long time, like probably six or seven years or more. I bought it from the Fabric Store during a previous trip to Melbourne.
Hurrah for new bathers! I wore them during a recent trip away, for which I am currently preparing a “travel wardrobe post”. That post was just awaiting this post, actually. Now I have no excuse to not just get on with it… to appear here very soon. 🙂
fun quiz; can you guess this location??
I really like this! I’m a big polka dot fan. In Sept I made my first swimsuit, Closet Core’s Sophie. I rarely swim, made it for a trip – it was too cold to wear! but I’m ready for next summer.
The ocean…amiright?
P.S. lovely swim suit!
Where are you? In heaven, I would guess! Other than that? Maldives???
Absolutely love your swim suit. That fabric is fun.
Also love your recycled denim skirt from the last post. I saw a woman wearing something like that with skinny jeans underneath. Very interesting combo.
One more thing.
You have your dog with you. I don’t imagine you took her to the Maldives so now I’m guessing you’re photographing right outside your front door!
Hi Barbara, you are correct on both counts! Yes the first picture I took at home before our holiday, and the last two pictures are indeed from our recent holiday to the Maldives. 🙂
Oooh that looks like a nice vacation! Somehow, polka-dot swimsuits always feel so festive and vacation-y.