McCalls 7168 Pinup Bathing Suit Making Of and Sewing Tips

Learn how to sew McCalls 7168, a vintage-style bombshell two-piece swimsuit perfect for summer. In this “Making Of” video, I share beginner-friendly swimwear sewing tips, including how to make sure you have enough elastic for your project and why a zigzag stitch is essential when sewing swimwear. This was my first time sewing a swimsuit, and it turned out to be far easier than expected! The fabric was forgiving, and the process was surprisingly fun. See the full swimsuit photoshoot with detail shots: https://www.vintageontap.com/mccalls-7168-pinup-bathing-suit/ Get the McCalls 7168 pattern: https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m7168 —————————————————————————————————————— Related Videos 🧵 https://youtu.be/OlNPyA6e1hY?si=Q0pWyO7OamVil4Vp 🧵 https://youtu.be/Ti6kYsNMhRQ (fabric details) —————————————————————————————————————— Get in Touch 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vintageontap/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vintageontap 🌐 Website: https://www.vintageontap.com 📺 Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2fGkOeV —————————————————————————————————————— 🧵 About this channel Vintage on Tap is dedicated to 1940s and 1950s vintage, leaning into the beautiful fashion and culture which we get to enjoy and recreate today. The channel takes a fun, kitsch, and modern approach in highlighting Vintage Fashion not Vintage Values, leaning into all things from the era. The channel has been created by Bianca and Jose, who lovingly create this content. Reach out if you'd like to collaborate!