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For stretch sewing, use polyester thread in your needles (sewing machine, overlocker and coverstitch) for strength and durability.  If you decide you love sewing stretch fabrics, it is worth investing... Read more ›

By Helen Cooper from Sweet Saturday.My daughter had her first 2 week’s of swimming lessons with school, she came home with massive friction burns under each arm from the pool... Read more ›

Download the Butterfly Skirt waist cut guide pattern piece here (if you already have the donut skirt waist cut out, you can just use that). The unicorn dress panel is best suited to... Read more ›

LEG ELASTIC If you are using sewing machine for the leg elastic, the most important part for a great finish is making sure you top stitch along the inside edge of... Read more ›

Welcome to Day 2!  Let's sew some BINDING! We all learn different ways, so there are some photos below of single binding or you can follow the videos here: SINGLE BINDING Attach elastic to... Read more ›

CREATE PATTERN PIECES Follow the GET THE RIGHT FIT guide in the pattern to create your pattern pieces.If printing with layers, select both the hip size and chest size for printing.The fit... Read more ›

Here is some information to address some of your questions so far.SIZING For each BOO! pattern, we thoroughly test for mixed sizes.  One of the reasons a lot of you sew... Read more ›

By Katy Lam of My China Doll. Adding tulle tutu skirts to the ultimate swimmers pattern is super fun and totally cute! Using a panel with a tutu skirt also makes... Read more ›

SEW ALONG: BOO! EMBRACE – Introduction The BOO! Embrace Tog Sew Along will run from Oct 24-26.  You can join the event on Facebook here.  Ever wish you could sew swimmers? ... Read more ›

By Katy Lam of My China Doll. Adding a gorgeous tulle overlay to the Boo! Skater dress can add that extra bit of wow to an outfit. I like to use... Read more ›

By Carly from Miss Edee Designs.In this tutorial I will show you what adjustments I make when using power mesh on the bodice of a sleeved skater dress. Decide where you... Read more ›

By Leisa Midgley - i.e.KidsBows are something I really enjoy making as an addition or accessory for all my spandex outfits. I almost feel like an outfit is not complete... Read more ›

By Carly Targato (Miss Edee Designs)Off the shoulder swimmers are very on trend at the moment and can be easily created by mashing the ultimate suit and flounce dress together. By mashing... Read more ›

What you need... Spandex Skater Dress, Sleeved Skater Dress or Flounce Dress Donut Skirt (free pattern) (optional) Tulle Overlay Cut Guide (free pattern) Battery powered string lights (aim for about 5m long... Read more ›

By Simone from India's Closet.Im so excited to be able to sew the tweenie rashie for Indy so I have used that pattern to demonstrate this hack.Cut your rashie out, and... Read more ›

Hi, I am Mary-Anne from Missy Moo. I feel pretty honoured (and nervous) that Kristie asked if I’d like to write up a blog tute on how I make my... Read more ›

Download the Butterfly Skirt waist cut guide pattern piece here (if you already have the donut skirt waist cut out, you can just use that). You can attach your butterfly circle skirt to: ... Read more ›

By Kristy from Miss Macie DesignsThe day had come when my boys decided they were too grown up to wear the boys swimming briefs and now required “Jammers” for their school... Read more ›