Swim Swim Swimsuits

Swim Swim Swimsuits

• Wednesday, July 29, 2015

This summer we got the kiddos a little/big pool. So of course there is daily swimming, which requires suits. And more suits. So what's a sewing mama to do?? 

Navy. Stripes. Green.

What more could you ask for!?

Matchy, but not.

The baby glows. No sun for that sweet baby skin!!

For the boys' suits I used the Monaco Swim Trunks pattern. {affiliate link} I sewed it up just as written, side stripe option for the big boy, a faux drawstring with eyelets for both. I am super happy with the outcome. With the full lining, they are super soft and comfy. I can see a few more in their future!

For Olivia's suit, I started with the Tutu Cute Swimsuit pattern {affiliate link} and hacked it a bit.

I chopped up the front to add the center panel with stripes going vertical. The suit is 2T width and the panel is 3" for reference.

I made it into a 2 piece, using the tutu cut line as my separating point. I simply hemmed the top portion and added a band at the waist, similar to the way the boys' trunks are constructed. I realize now I failed to take a picture of the back! Boo. The straps are crossed in the back. I love the sporty look of the whole thing.

Of course they had to try them out as soon as they were done!

Cannonball test passed!

Suits:

Evan, size 5 with 6 lenth. Measurements: Waist 22, hips 25, height 47.

Olivia, size 2 with 3 length. Measurements: Waist 19.5, hips 21, height 38. 

(I will blend size 3 for the top portion and 2 for the bottom if I use this pattern again this summer)

Aiden, size 6mo. Age, 4 months, weight 16.

Fabric from: The Fabric Fairy

Patterns used: {affiliate links}

Monaco Swim Trunks

Tutu Cute Swimsuit