Who Should Sign Up?
- Entrepreneurs looking for an independent business path
- Beginners new to the intricate workings of a sewing machine
- Beginners who never sewed before
- Experienced sewers looking to expand their sewing skills
- Anyone interested in learning to sew bikinis and swimsuits
Start sewing your own custom-fit Bikini Gathered Top with this online course today!
This is an easy step-by-step course that will guide you from the start to successfully completing your own personalized Biking Gathered Top garment. It is favored amongst our local sewing students and is now available for you online. This course is designed with every detail in mind so that your success is optimal. Whether this is a one-time purchase (download) or you are a Member with unlimited access, You will be empower to design your own Bikini Gathered Top garments now and in the future.
Personalize your look and take control of your fashion style
This is a technically focused and all inclusive Bikini Gathered Top sewing course with a 7-video series and total 25 minutes of video time. You work at your own pace with full video features – the control is at your finger tips. As a Bonus we have included our Essentials Sewing Principles with 40 minutes of bonus video time – FOR FREE! The slides include brief written descriptions to help you follow along the instructor’s verbal teachings – in case you missed it! We also include printable sheets of pattern sizes so you are ready to start the course as soon as you download!
We encourage you to visit Course Outline and Course Materials tabs above for detailed information on what you will be learning.
Customers that have purchased the Bikini Gathered Top course have also purchased the Bikini Bottom course. We offer a couple of styles to compliment the tops.
Part I: Essential Sewing Principles
Lesson 01. Introduction: Meet the Instructor
A quick introduction to the Bikini Gathered Top with Fabric & Lining Course using a single layer of fabric.
Lesson 02. Essentials: Fabrics
Learn the different types of lycra fabrics commonly used for swimwear and their properties such as right or wrong side.
Lesson 03. Essentials: Sewing Tools
We review all of the tools that you will be using for this course and offer suggestions to improve your sewing experience.
Lesson 04. Essentials: Sewing Machines
Learn which machines are used for sewing swimwear.
Lesson 05. Essentials: Machine Stitches
In this lesson we will demonstrate the different types of stitches used to sew swimwear.
Lesson 06. Essentials: Hand Stitches
We will discuss several hand stitch methods which are very important for each specific style.
Lesson 07. Essentials: Straps
Learn the difference between single and reversible strap and how to construct them.
Lesson 08. Essentials: Elastics
A lesson in the different elastics that will be used in this and many of our other courses. We show you how to use an elastic ‘foot’ for the sewing machine and which are the correct sewing machine settings.
Part II: Bikini Gathered Top with Fabric & Lining
Lesson 001. How to Cut the Fabric
Learn how to cut the fabric and prepare the top to apply the elastic.
Lesson 002. Prepare the Top
Prepare the top to attach the straps
Lesson 003. Elastic Application
Apply the elastic to the top, set the machine settings and sew the elastic to the top.
Lesson 004. Turn It Inside Out
Trim the sides and turn it inside out.
Lesson 005. Making the Loop
Learn to create a channel using the gathering technique on the bottom of the top.
Lesson 006. Finish the Sides
Finish the sides using the correct machine settings.
Lesson 007. Bikini Top Completion
Finishing touches to complete the Bikini Gathered Top.
- Bikini Gathered Top Pattern, Free printable file with your paid course or membership subscription.
- Lycra fabric: 1/2 yard (46 CM).
- Lining fabric: 1/2 yard (46 CM).
- 2 Single straps 35 inches long (90 CM) each.
- Clear elastic.
- Elastic foot applicator.
- Straight and Over Lock style sewing machine.
Items above will be explained in detail in our Essential Sewing Principles. This is a bonus course we have included for FREE with your course purchase or membership subscription.
List of sewing tools. These are explained in a video included with your course:
- Rulers, Tape Measure
- Scissors
- Rotary Cutters
- Cutting Mat
- Pins
- Transparent Paper and Pencil
- Seam Ripper
- Loop Turner
- Bodkin
This is an excellent opportunity to combine your creative flare with your sewing skills and create beautiful Bikini garments that are professionally finished.
You will learn to …
- Create your personalized Bikini Gathered Top with Fabric & Lining from scratch!
- Learn the correct settings for the sewing machine.
- Take control of your design and create unique styles and combinations.
- Master your sewing skills and transform fabrics into custom-fitted bikini garments.
We encourage you to review the Course Outline and Course Materials tabs above for additional details on this course.
Now, get ready to take your Bikini sewing knowledge to the next level.
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Bonus : Essential Sewing Principles, a FREE intro series included with your Bikini Gathered Top Course. A value of $15.99 and 40 minutes of video content.
Garment patterns are included with each course. Choose your size; Extra Small, Small, Medium or Large. Then print, trim and you are ready to start.
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