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Permalink Reply by Sew4my3 on January 30, 2010 at 10:34pm

Hello! I have found that ChezAmi fabrics are perfect for swim wear. You can buy lots of their fabrics from the the clearance section where they are $3.50 a yard. Go to: http://www.chezami.com/exp.ja6?file=CLEARANCE&pathcode=fabricsh... to check it out. Their fabrics are top quality and I continue to order from them on a regular basis.

Permalink Reply by Melissa on January 31, 2010 at 8:39am

I just checked the site out and I love it. The prices are affordable too. Thanks for the info. ;-)

Permalink Reply by Shirley Clark on March 3, 2010 at 11:14pm

I have some great fabric from Chez Ami to make a swimsuit, but I need a pattern for a 3T. I don't take Octtobre Magazine, and that's the only place I've seen a decent pattern. Anyone have any suggestions?

Permalink Reply by Bonnie Anderson on March 11, 2010 at 1:19pm

Wow, thanks for that link to swimsuit fabric!! Love their stuff! Does anyone know where to get ready-made collars for polo shirts?

Permalink Reply by Jean M. on April 18, 2010 at 9:52am

wwwSew Baby.com may still carry the collars.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Bordenave on March 15, 2010 at 4:03pm

Jalie has swimsuit patterns for both adults and children from 2T up, for board shorts, bikinis, and fuller coverage suits. If you go to the website www.jalie.com you can see the back of the pattern envelope.

Permalink Reply by Shirley Clark on March 15, 2010 at 7:41pm

Thanks Lisa. That's a big help.

Permalink Reply by Jean M. on April 18, 2010 at 9:46am

When my daughter was growing up, I used Kwik Sew. They are still what I would use.They are all multi size and I trace the size needed.

Permalink Reply by Teri Goodwin on March 15, 2010 at 9:09am

I would love to try and make my granddaughter a swimsuit. I love the fabrics at chez ami (i think that is the name) Im just not sure if i should takle it. Maybe I'll try!

Permalink Reply by jodijean on April 19, 2010 at 10:17pm

sooooo melissa did you ever tackle a bathing suit?!

Permalink Reply by jennifer on April 20, 2010 at 8:51am

I'm planning on making a swimsuit for my 3yr old daughter. I was recently told about a pattern that is in Sew Beautiful Magazine. It seems theyre all made of seersucker, which is fine with me. Im sure a pattern could also be found on etsy!

Permalink Reply by Shirley Clark on April 20, 2010 at 10:43am

I couldn't find any patterns on Etsy unless some have recently been listed. The newest Sew Beautiful does have a 2 piece pattern. I hope to get mine in the mail this week.
I really wanted a one piece pattern, but I saw one the other day that was a 2 piece, and the top was made really simple, sort of like a pillowcase dress, but long enough to cover the belly button. My granddaughter has an "outie" belly button.