The most important factor in selecting swimwear material is the amount of fabric stretch (hmmm, seems obvious!). Swimwear is made with negative ease. That mean… See more

Whilst some boardshorts can be made from the stretch swim fabrics mentioned above, boardshorts are typically made from woven polyestermicrofibre. It can be brushed o… See more

Another fabric you need to consider when sewing swimwear is the lining. Swimsuit liner fabric is the inner layer of some swimsuits. It can stop swimwear prevent it from beco… See more

So we’ve talked about the best fabrics for sewing swimwear, but what fabrics should we avoid when sewing swimwear? Cotton and wool are natural fibres that soak up water like … See more