Ntụpụ ụkwụ 1:
Cut out all pattern pieces.
Lay the main fabric and lining fabric RIGHT SIDES together of the bottoms.
Pin together. Stitch using zig-zag stitch or a stretch stitch on an overlocker.
Ensure to leave open the section for turning right sides out later.
Trim seam allowances.
Ntụpụ ụkwụ 2:
Tụgharịa nri n'akụkụ si.
Fold the seam allowances of the open section to the inside and sew using small whip stitches by hand.
Ntụpụ ụkwụ 3:
Fold the TIE LOOPS in half following the dashed line on the pattern piece.
Idu onuete nkwere.
Turn RIGHT SIDES out with the seam line to the inner center.
Ntụpụ ụkwụ 4:
Lay the FRONT TOP main fabric and lining fabric RIGHT SIDES.
Pin together. stitch.
Ensure to leave open the section for turning right sides out later and also the openings for the TIE LOOPS.
Trim seam allowances.
Ntụpụ ụkwụ 5:
Fold the TIE LOOPS in half lengthways matching the raw seam allowances. Insert the TIE LOOPS into the FRONT of the swimsuit, between the inner and outer fabric.
Pin and stitch the seam allowances.
Ntụpụ ụkwụ 6:
Pull the swimsuit RIGHT SIDES out through the open sections on the top and bottoms.
Fold the seam allowance of the opening inside. Secure using small, whip stitches.
Ntụpụ ụkwụ 7:
There are 3 options for completing the TIES.
Nhọrọ 1: Fold the TIE in half along its length RIGHT SIDES together. Place a length of string in-between. Sew across the top to secure the string to the TIE. Pin and sew the seam allowance. Carefully pull the string turning the TIE RIGHT SIDES out.
Nhọrọ 2: If you have a loop turner:
Fold the TIE in half lengthways and sew the seam allowance. Turn RIGHT SIDES out using a seam turner.
Nhọrọ 3: If you have a binder attachment you can use it with zig-zag stitch to create your ties.
Finish the TIE by turning the raw ends under twice and use small stitches to secure or by making a knot at each end. Insert one into each TIE LOOP to complete.