Class: The Cowrie Kini Swimsuit with Evan, Wednesdays July 22 & 29, 5:30-8:30PM (2 sessions)

Get ready for summer by sewing your own custom bikini! In this class, you'll make the Cowrie Kini by Paradise Patterns, a stylish swimwear pattern featuring a clean, modern silhouette and a flattering French-cut bottom. We'll be sewing View A, which includes a flat-front bikini top finished with fold-over elastic and secured with a G-hook closure at the back. Students may choose either the mid-rise or high-rise bottom option.

No serger? No problem! This class is designed to show you how to achieve professional-looking swimwear construction using a regular home sewing machine.

What You'll Learn: 

• Sew swimwear fabrics confidently on a standard sewing machine
• Apply and finish edges with fold-over elastic (FOE)
• Construct a lined bikini top with a back G-hook closure
• Create comfortable, well-fitting swim bottoms with clean finishes

Skill Level: Advancing beginner. You need to have sewn a garment, quilt, bag or participated in a beginner sewing class prior to this class and feel comfortable using your machine.

What's Included: 

• A copy of the Cowrie Kini pattern by Paradise Patterns
• Fold-over elastic (FOE) for finishing the edges
• The back G-hook closure for the bikini top

Class Fee: The cost of this class is $175 which includes all the materials listed above as well as use of all classroom tools.

Class Schedule & Homework: This is a two-week class, meeting Wednesdays July 22 & 29 from 5:30-8:30PM.

Sizing & Fabric Requirements: The Cowrie Kini is available in an inclusive size range, fitting bust measurements from 28"–58" (71–147 cm) and hip measurements from 31"–61" (79–155 cm). See the chart in photos for detailed sizing information & fabric requirements. 

What to Bring:

• Swimwear fabric suitable for making a fully lined bikini (please check image in description for the required yardage based on your size for View A)

• Matching polyester thread for construction

Using quality swim fabric and polyester thread will help ensure your finished swimsuit has the stretch, durability, and longevity needed for regular wear.

Cancellation Policy: We require a minimum of 4 students to hold the class (if we're not able to run this class you'll be refunded). If you need to cancel within 1 week of the class, you will receive store credit.