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Made By A Fabricista: The Perfect Suit

One piece of clothing I have always had an issue buying is a bathing suit. The top never fits the bottom, the torso is always too short and the straps never hit in just the right spot. So when I find the perfect fitting bathing suit, it’s as if I hit the lottery.


When I went on vacation last month, I found a great fitting suit from Amazon. The suit fit great but the fabric was a different story. All I kept thinking was “this suit would be in my top 2 if the fabric was better”.


So then enters this perfect nylon/lycra hibiscus print I snagged from Fabric Mart online. It provides the perfect amount of stretch and comfort making it the best option for swimwear.



I duplicated the pattern and fit and made it just a bit better with the fabric.


Chandler’s suit was drafted.


NIKKI  @beautejadore


Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!
You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following category, ACTIVEWEAR/SWIMWEAR.

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  1. You girls both look marvelous in your swim ware. Looks like a couple of winners to me. Raves are sure to come your way at the pool and beach. Enjoy!

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  2. Love both of these looks. Fabulous job!

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