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All along I kept these goals in mind for my flip:
For both rashguards
I made them smaller than the sizing chart said
because I wanted them to not be weighed down by extra fabric. To
determine the right size for a very slim fit, I measured their chest and then
divided it by 4, then added 1/2″ (seam allowance).
Equation looks like this:
(Chest measurement/4) + 1/2″ = width needed across the pattern piece.
Equation looks like this:
Shoulder to elbow measurement + 1/2″ (shoulder/sleeve inseam) + 1/2″ for hem= length from top of sleeve arch to elbow.
I love alliterations! The fact that original name of Beachy Boatneck is an alliteration made me decide that each rashguard needed a unique alliteration.
What a great idea. Good job on both. The alligator is my favorite. Custom swim clothes is not easy so hats off to you!
The alligator is my favorite because it is Ryder’s favorite, He is so fun to sew for because he loves it all. While I was planning I wasn’t really sure it was going to give me the look I wanted but then once it was together I was in love and he was in love.
Really with pattern it wasn’t bad it was awesome.
You came up with such a wonderful idea ~ thanks for sharing all the details
Thank you it was so fun. And now I can say I have made my first swimsuits, one off the checklist.
These are so good!! I love that they hold their shape even when wet. Great job!! Your drawings are so good too
Thank you, I got Melissa’s permission to use her illustrations. I used Adobe Illustrator to color them and write. I really wanted it to be easy to duplicate.
With Love,
Scary
You beat us to ‘swimsuit creations’……maybe one day :)!
I hope you do one day. I know it would be amazing if you do. Just remember knit is not scary.
What a fantastic idea – I have never thought of making rashies! They look great.
Thank you Marisa. You should it has been so fun seeing the kids using them.
Oh my, what a great flip! I would never think of that… swimsuits? Never been there and I have no plans to… I love what you make!
Oh Sara,
You totally should it is really pretty easy. I would just suggest using a high quality swim fabric.
These are fantastic – what a great idea!!!
Thank you Angie. They have been so fun for the kids.
A momma made rash guard?, mom must be very sweet.