SEW – Family swimwear capsule (ft. Pitt Trading lycra)

I bought some Opal Mine lycra & coordinating navy lycra from Pitt Trading to make myself a new swimsuit this summer – but when Julia from Pitt Trading offered some gifted fabric in return for a blog post, I took up the offer for *more of the same* to create a family swimwear capsule! A

PATTERN TEST: Midline Swimsuit by Gingham Hive

When Ashley teased the pattern for the Midline Swimsuit, I was sold on it immediately. It’s a two piece masquarading as a one piece! I was delighted to be accepted to test the pattern, with this gorgeous hibiscus lycra from Pitt Trading. It’s a fully lined, racer back swimsuit with a boy-short inspired pant. Ashley

SEW SWIMWEAR: Grace Rash Suit by Swimstyle

As a fair-skinned red head living in Australia, being sun smart in summer (and the other seasons!) is super important. What this often means is that any cute bathers I’ve ever owned has been covered up by a rash vest or t-shirt! Last summer I made a rash guard that matched my bather (and my