Learn how to sew a supportive, underwired bikini or one piece!
Coudre le maillot de bain de vos rêves | Cours de couture [Anglais seulement]
CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN:
Includes the Sophie Swimsuit pattern in PDF format, sizes 0-20.
Do you want to sew your own swimsuit but are scared to get started? Do you struggle to find beautiful, supportive swimwear that actually fits? Are you ready to power-up your sewing skills?
If any of this sounds familiar, this workshop will give you the skills and confidence to make the swimsuit you've been searching for! Sew Your Dream Swimsuit: The Supportive Swimwear Workshop will walk you through swimsuit construction from start to finish through eleven detailed lessons using the Sophie Swimsuit pattern (PDF pattern included for free with the workshop!) Using a regular sewing machine, you'll learn to sew with swim knit fabrics, insert elastic, and learn valuable bra-making skills you can apply to other projects! Heather Lou, founder of Closet Core Patterns, teaches each lesson in simple language everyone can understand, so you will feel completely confident unleashing your inner swimwear designer!
Whether it's your first or fifteenth time sewing a swimsuit, this class will teach you new skills as you create a structured, supportive, and stylish swimwear that fits you perfectly.
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You'll learn...
- How to assemble a swimsuit using a regular sewing machine or serger
- Working with swimsuit lycra
- The best techniques and stitches for swimsuit construction
- Where to source the best bra-making and swim supplies
- How to insert elastic for swimsuits that move with you
- How to make a perfectly supportive foam cup
- Insert underwire and channeling for the ultimate in breast support
- Fit your suit to perfection - learn how to grade between sizes, sew a sample test cup, and make cups that were shaped just for you
- Personalize and hack your swimsuit so you can be your own personal swimwear designer!
Included Patterns:
Your class includes a PDF copy of the Sophie Swimsuit pattern. With curvy seam lines and a 3-piece balconette cup, the Sophie swimsuit is both va-va-voom flattering and reassuringly supportive, a silhouette equally appropriate in the south of France or the neighborhood pool. The pattern comes in sizes 0-20, with 5 cup options per size.
View A is a classic one-piece with a pronounced hourglass shape and skinny elastic straps. View B mixes a bra-style halter-tied top with an elegant high-waisted bikini bottom. With a low cut leg and a full cup, both offer sexily modest coverage. Tap into your inner designer by playing with contrast fabric and colour blocking, and learn how to add optional underwires and foam cups to make the most supportive swimsuit ever!
Class Benefits:
Meet Your Instructor
Heather Lou is the force behind Closet Core Patterns and Core Fabrics. As a pattern designer and sewing educator, she has been writing and teaching about sewing for over a decade, and has taught thousands of people to sew, both online and in sold-out sewing workshops across North America & Europe. Her work has been featured in Threads, Sew News, Seamwork, Love Sewing and Sewing World magazine.
With her contagiously positive attitude, Heather’s teaching style is fun, approachable, and filled with helpful tips and techniques to help you transform the outfits in your imagination into a self-made wardrobe you love — not one you’re limited to buying off the rack.
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm psyched about making my own swimsuit! What do I need to get started?
Welcome to the class that changes everything about how you make and wear swimsuits! To get sewing, click on the button at the top or bottom of this page and you'll be automatically enrolled in your class after checkout. The link to login to the class and a link to your pattern will be sent to you via email. Please check your spam folder if you don't receive it after finalizing your purchase.
When does the class start and finish?
The beauty of Closet Core Patterns’ online classes is that you call the shots on when they begin and end. Sew Your Swimsuit is a completely self-paced, online class, which means you get to decide when you start, when you finish, and how many times you replay it.
What will I need to get started?
Before you get started, we’ll share a complete supply list, along with information about where and how to source everything on said list. At the very least, you’ll need a sewing machine (serger optional), swim fabric & lining, polyester thread, stretch needles and swim elastic. For an underwired suit you'll also need underwires, channelling, bra lining and bra cup foam.
How long does the class take to complete?
It’s up to you! To give you an idea of how long the class is start to finish, the video runs around 4 hours long and comprises 11 lessons total. Binge watch them in a weekend, or do a little at a time. You can return to the class as many times as you’d like, and there’s no time limit for you to complete in.
How do I get my PDF pattern?
You'll be able to download your pattern immediately after checkout, or by using the download link sent to you via email. Check your spam folder if you don't recieve an email from us!
The Sophie Swimsuit is only available as a PDF, although we include copy shop files if you'd like to save yourself some cutting and taping.
How long can I access the class?
All day, ‘erryday. But for real, this class includes lifetime access. After you enroll, the class is yours, which means you’ve got unlimited access for as long as you like, across all devices for all of eternity.
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J'ai vraiment apprécié ce cours, la façon dont tout est expliqué et le maillot de bain que j'ai pu faire ! Je le recommande vivement !
J'ai suivi trois cours de couture (vêtements de base, veste et maillot de bain) avec Closetcore Pattern. J'ai apprécié tous ces cours et j'ai beaucoup appris. Je vous les recommande vivement !
Ce cours était tellement génial que j'ai fini par faire trois maillots de bain, deux de deux pièces et un complet. J'ai suivi le cours à chaque fois et les résultats ont été fantastiques. Ce cours a fait disparaître la peur de coudre du tissu de maillot de bain. C'est un cours formidable et je le recommande à tous ceux qui veulent coudre leurs propres maillots de bain.
Je n'aurais jamais trouvé la confiance nécessaire pour m'essayer à la couture d'un maillot de bain sans cette formation. J'ai eu l'impression de suivre un cours particulier, ce qui est formidable lorsqu'on travaille avec de nouveaux matériaux et qu'on apprend de nouvelles techniques.
J'aimerais juste aller nager plus souvent pour pouvoir coudre un tas de maillots de bain.
J'ai longtemps voulu faire mes propres maillots de bain et soutiens-gorge mais j'étais intimidée par la perspective. Les armatures, les élastiques, les petites marges de couture, le tissu extensible - tout cela me semblait trop difficile à aborder sans aide. En suivant ce cours, j'ai acquis les connaissances et les compétences nécessaires pour m'attaquer à des projets de maillots de bain et de lingerie et, après avoir terminé mon premier maillot de bain Sophie, je n'ai pas regardé en arrière. Les discours d'encouragement et l'attitude positive d'Heather m'ont incitée à améliorer mon jeu de couture.