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Hi, I’m Anastasia. I got my start in the swimwear world about 10 years ago when I started sewing samples for local brands and friends when I was in school for fashion design. From there I started and ran my own swimwear label for 4 years. I had both successes and failures in the business and now I’m here to share them with you!
Whether you’re just looking for a quick sewing pattern, sewing tips & tutorials or are trying to figure out how to start your own line, I promise I have something here that you’ll find helpful. I share swimwear & lingerie sewing tips and sell beginner-friendly swimwear, lingerie & activewear sewing patterns.
DIY Bikini Sewing Pattern
This is such an easy style to sew! You can create this DIY bikini set for yourself by combining two separate digital sewing patterns that are available for purchase in the SS shop. The top pattern used in this post is called the Sunny top and the bottoms are called...
High Waisted Bikini Bottoms Sewing Tutorial
This high waisted bikini bottoms sewing tutorial is perfect for swimwear sewing beginners! if you've never sewn swimwear elastic before, I'll walk you through how it's all done in this simple tutorial. The style shown in the tutorial is called the Ava pant. This style...
Spoonflower Fabric Print Collection
This new Spoonflower fabric collection is called "Superbloom", it was inspired by the 2019 California Superbloom and was hand-drawn in a 60's flavored style. That summer, I traveled around Southern California documenting my flower filled excursions from the poppy...
Why You Need An Elastic Foot
When it comes to sewing, I'm a big fan of tools that make life easier. That's why an elastic foot is the tool I most highly recommend for swimwear sewing. Let me tell you why. If you've sewn swimwear before without an elastic foot, you know how tricky it can be to ...
DIY Square Neck Bikini Top
This DIY square neck bikini top is probably the sportiest top in the Sew Swimmingly line. This is a great style for getting active! It also has a very classic, flattering shape that is sure to be fashionable for seasons to come. The Sunny top features bust seams and a...
Snapshot Of The Apparel Manufacturing Process
1. Your design: Everything starts with your design, you need to have a clear way of communicating the details, that's where a tech pack comes in. A tech pack includes a technical sketch of your design which includes the front, back & any trims that are visible...
DIY Bikini Set
This DIY bikini set is probably my personal favorite combo out of all of the SS patterns to wear. I'm a curvy 5" and high waisted bottoms are just what suit my figure best. In these photos, I'm wearing the Ava top & bottoms in cheeky coverage. This Ava pant...
