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29 JUNE 2022
HOW TO ADD AN ELASTICATED BACK TIE TO CORALIE
This blog post is an extract from our Learn to Sew Swimwear online workshop.
Our online workshop Learn to Sew Swimwear guides you through sewing your Coralie
swimsuits & bikinis, and also includes THREE gorgeous pattern hacks to try. In
today's blog post, we're sharing an extract from the workshop showing you how to
add a pretty but practical elasticated back tie to your Coralie swimwear.
Adding an elasticated back tie is the perfect way to add extra bust support, but
this isn't just a practical hack, it makes a super cute bow detail to your
Coralie swimsuit or bikini top. If you're finding that your swimwear is gaping
slightly at the underarms, or the low back option on the swimsuit feels too open
for you (but don't forget to check out our Fitting Coralie blog post too!), then
this back tie hack is a quick, simple and pretty solution!
In this extract from our online workshop Learn to Sew Swimwear you'll learn:
* how to repurpose an existing Coralie pattern piece to use as the template for
your back tie
* how to encase 8-10mm (5/16-3/8in) wide swim elastic with swimwear fabric to
form the elasticated back ties
* how to attach the ties to the back opening of your swimwear
Watch the video extract from our online workshop below to create your own lovely
back ties for your Coralie swimwear:
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22 JUNE 2022
FITTING CORALIE
Making the Coralie swimwear and need a little extra help getting the fit just
right? Well, you've come to the right place! This post will cover the most
common fitting adjustments you might want to consider for your Coralie.
The Coralie swimwear, designed in collaboration with Hannah from Evie la Lùve,
is a simple-to-sew, versatile swimwear pattern with multiple versions to choose
from. Oh and did we mention it’s got ruffles too?! With so many gorgeous
variations to sew we best get cracking!
Our bodies are all wonderfully different and part of the joy of making our own
clothes, lingerie and swimwear is that we can customise them completely to our
shape and not have to settle with something that "kinda fits" bought from a
shop. As with all sewing patterns, to get a perfect fit on the Coralie pattern,
you may find you need to tweak the pattern a little bit before cutting out your
fabric.
For best results, we recommend making a test swimsuit or bikini – AKA a “toile”
– first before sewing in any special or expensive fabrics to check size and fit.
It’s super important when making your toile that you use a fabric that has the
same amount of stretch and recovery in both directions as the fabric you plan to
make your final swimwear from. If it has a different stretch percentage,
unfortunately it’s almost pointless making a test garment as it will fit
differently. So make sure the stretch percentage is the same before you start,
to save wasting your time and fabric! The fabric you use needs to have at least
50% stretch both widthways and lengthways. (Check out the supplies section in
the online workshop for how to measure stretch percentage.)
In this post we’re going to cover:
• Choosing your size
• Lengthening or shortening pattern pieces
• How to combine pattern sizes for different bust, waist and hip measurements
• Full bust adjustment
• Fixing a gaping seam
• Adjusting the leg height
• A quick fix for straps that are too long
HOW DO I CHOOSE MY SEWING PATTERN SIZE?
Taking accurate measurements is the first step in making sure that your swimwear
will fit. The three measurements you will need to determine your size are your
bust, waist and hip measurements.
Using a flexible tape measure, find the circumference of your:
• Bust – the fullest part of your bust, ie. around your nipples
• Waist – the narrowest point around your middle, where you bend at the side
• Hips – the fullest part of your bum (not around your hip bones, as the name
suggests, which is higher up)
Check the tape measure is sitting level with the floor all the way around. It
can help to turn to the side and look in a mirror to check.
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18 JUNE 2022
INSPIRATION AND FABRIC SHOPPING FOR CORALIE SWIMWEAR
Ready for some mouthwatering ideas for sewing your Coralie swimsuits and
bikinis?
Sewing swimwear can feel daunting and we know for lots of sewists this may be
your first toe-dip into the pool of supply shopping for this type of project.
This is why we aren't only launching a gorgeous swimwear sewing pattern and an
online workshop, we've also got a fully stocked supply shop with everything you
need to sew Coralie - including all the fabrics we used for our stunning
photoshoot samples!
BUY YOUR SWIMWEAR SUPPLIES
We are stocking swimwear fabric for a limited period this summer, so be quick!
If the fabric you have your heart set says 'OUT OF STOCK', click the 'TELL ME
WHEN IT'S BACK' button underneath to get a notification if we restock it. At the
time of writing, we have solid colours, lining and 6mm elastic back in stock
verrrry soon and ginghams due back in early July.
SWIMWEAR FABRIC & SUPPLIES
Your main fabric needs to be a four-way stretch knit swimwear fabric with at
least 50% stretch in both directions - crosswise and lengthwise. Look for a mix
of nylon or polyester with elastane (AKA Lycra/Spandex).
For your lining you can use a swimwear lining, stretch mesh or more of your main
fabric, with at least 50% stretch in both directions. (If you're using main
fabric for the lining though, we'd recommend more like 60/70% stretch as two
layers of outer fabric will reduce how much the finished garment can stretch.)
See above for the full breakdown of the Coralie sewing supplies!
Watch Tilly take you through our swimwear fabric collection!
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15 JUNE 2022
LEARN TO SEW SWIMWEAR WITH OUR NEW PATTERN AND ONLINE WORKSHOP
Our sunniest launch is here! A brand new sewing pattern, an accompanying online
workshop, AND a swimwear supplies shop!
Dive into summer by sewing your own Coralie swimsuit or bikini, created in
collaboration with designer Evie la Lùve and available in sizes UK 6-34.
Following the success of our collaboration last year on the Iris knickers sewing
pattern and Learn to Sew knickers online workshop, we've teamed up again with
Hannah Bullivant, the designer behind Evie la Lùve, this time to demystify
swimwear.
In our latest online workshop, Learn to Sew Swimwear, Hannah's expertise and
reassuring teaching style will guide you through all the steps to creating a
beautiful me-made swimsuit or bikini.
What's more, we've also put together a supply shop of mouthwatering swimwear
fabrics and durable elastics, so your sewing will be smooth sailing.
VISIT THE CORALIE SWIMWEAR SHOP
Grab an ice cream and relax, because we've got SEW MUCH exciting info to
share...
ONLINE WORKSHOP
Nervous about tackling swimwear? If you need a helping hand, our brand new Learn
to Sew Swimwear online workshop, taught by Hannah of Evie la Lùve, will take you
step-by-step through making the pattern, with in-depth video lessons. Online
workshops are the perfect way to learn from home, with on-demand lessons you can
take at your own pace - plus the pattern is included in the price!
GET £10 OFF WITH OUR EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT
Discount valid until 9am BST (UK time) on Wednesday 29 June 2022. No code
required.
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8 JUNE 2022
MARCELA'S LYRA SHIRT DRESS HACK FT. FULL-LENGTH, FAUX BUTTON PLACKET!
Ready for some serious sewing inspo? We're handing the blog reins over to our
newest Button recruit, our Office Assistant (and previous sewing pattern cover
gal) Marcela! Marcela is known for her dreamy and adventurous sewing pattern
hacks, and when we caught sight of her latest Lyra shirt dress featuring
a full-length, faux button placket, we just HAD to know how she did it, and we
bet you wanna know too...
Take it away, Marcela!
Hi all! I want to share one of my favourite Tilly and the Buttons patterns with
you, not because my face is on the cover, but more so for the fit of this
pattern and because of my love for shirts. It’s the Lyra Shirt Dress sewing
pattern, of course!
When the pattern was released, I made my first version using a gorgeous viscose
fabric from Fabrics Galore London, and confession time ... this was the first
time I'd sewed with a "slippery fabric". Why I waited so long I will never know
because it was super easy to sew with (check out our cutting & sewing tips
here!). The drape in the fabric suits the Lyra pattern perfectly and I love how
the final dress looks.
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1 JUNE 2022
LOW SEW-JO? THREE TIPS TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF TO SEW (WITH VIDEO!)
Lost the motivation to sew? How do you reignite your sew-jo - by which, of
course, I mean your sewing mojo - when you're just not feeling it?
Let's face it, even if you lurrrrrve sewing, sometimes it's hard to summon the
will and energy to cut something out or sit down at the machine and actually,
you know, sew it.
I know the feeling, particularly during the current phase of my life while I'm
juggling running a business with looking after two children, one of whom is a
baby who hasn't yet understood the assignment to sleep through the night. When
they're finally in bed at the end of the day, I'm absolutely zonked and either
want to go straight to bed myself or collapse on the sofa!
But, when I do sew, I feel really good. Even if I'm tired, spending even just a
few minutes sewing a few seams makes me feel fulfilled. Making things really
does nurture the soul, and it feels great to do something that’s just for
myself.
So here are three tips I’ve learned that motivate me to sew when you I don’t
feel like it...
1) MAKE YOUR SEWING SPACE APPEALING
I don’t know about you, but I'm more likely to want to spend time in my space
when it looks cute – it makes me want to dive right in!
So it's worth making the effort every so often to tidy away the clutter,
organise your tools and sort out your supplies stash.
Ask yourself how you can make it look and feel appealing to you – for me, this
means adding colour with pastel tools and accessories, a rainbow thread rack,
and cute pattern envelopes on display. Maybe for you this means adding pictures,
plants, a comfy chair or motivational quotes – whatever it is that makes the
space inspiring so you actually want to spend time there! Hopefully a little
makeover will make your sewing table lure you in more often...
2) KEEP EVERYTHING TO HAND
If you have the space, it's a great idea to keep your sewing machine out where
you can see it. If it's hidden away in a cupboard, you're much less likely to
use it - partly because you can’t see it, partly because it's an inconvenience
to get it out and set it up. (I mean, how often do you use that smoothie maker
that's stored under your stairs?)
I also like to keep my most-used tools - such as scissors, pins, tape measure
and, of course, a seam ripper - in one pot that I can easily grab when needed.
I also keep works-in-progress in a dedicated bag so I can easily find everything
I need for that sewing project, such as thread, interfacing, buttons or elastic.
I either use zip lock bags or re-use cellophane bags from online clothes
shopping, which are great as they're easily resealable and you can instantly see
what’s inside them.
Making it easy to find what you need makes it that little bit more convenient to
stitch a few seams together when you have a bit of free time!
3) SEW FOR JUST TEN MINUTES
When life is busy and/or you're really tired, if you tell yourself that you
should be sewing for an hour or two, that can feel overwhelming and
unachievable. You're much more likely to get started if you don’t make it a big
deal - try telling yourself that you're only going to sew for ten minutes. What
can you get done in that time? Maybe you could insert a sleeve or two, sew a
couple of seams, add some buttonholes... or even just tidy up a little for next
time (see tip number one!).
If you do sew for ten minutes, you'll most likely still feel great and make
progress. And, once you've overcome the hurdle of starting, chances are you
won't want to stop and that ten minutes will turn into a fair bit longer :)
Those are my three tips for motivating yourself to sew when sew-jo is low. I
hope they may be helpful to you if you find yourself in a sewing funk too!
P.S. I wrote a similar post about kick-starting your sew-jo back in 2016 - it
includes some different tips to this post so is also worth a read (back then I
didn't have children, so they're written from a different viewpoint!).
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