![]() ![]() The Camila Coelho Collection instagram has some simple but stunning styling inspo for her collection (scroll down). It comes in sizes XXS-XL and is the most beautiful golden bronze shade. This satin crop top is giving me total golden vibes.Some of my favorite pieces from the Camila Coelho collection: If you’re thinking about fully making the switch to sustainable fashion, check out these 6 easy and affordable alternatives.Turn on your JavaScript to view content The Newest Camila Coelho Collection Revolve Must Have’s I’ll let you decide, but if this isn’t the first swimsuit you’ve made, you know how much work goes into it! Do you think the person who made that swimsuit was paid fairly for their time? Now, imagine you’ve just bought a swimsuit for $20 from Forever 21. And that’s just for the price of the materials, NOT the craftsmanship behind the final product! However, it’s important to point out that, if they’re using quality materials, it still won’t exactly be cheap. Obviously the cost of materials will be lower for big brands buying in bulk. That’s just something to keep in mind next time you’re considering buying from a fast fashion brand (no hate if you do, but just some food for thought). Plus, it’s the same price or less than fast fashion brands! Tear-drop padding: $1.70 ( $9.99 for a package of 6, which I cut into tear-drops)Īlthough I realize it’s more work making a swimsuit than buying one, this way you can make it fit exactly right. That way, you can weigh it against your normal alternatives. I love to be as transparent as possible about everything, which is why I also wanted to share the cost of this project. ![]() Sewing machine, of course! If you’re new to sewing and need a machine or just want to know what my favorite machines are, check out this list of my favorite affordable options.C-shaped hoops – I also found these at Hobby Lobby.Supportive tear drop-shaped padding – I often pull these out of thrifted or old bras/swimsuits or get them from Hobby Lobby because it’s the only place I can find them in town (though I tend to avoid shopping there if I can since the CEO’s beliefs differ so greatly from my own, but that’s beside the point).You can find this at pretty much every fabric and craft store. Matching thread – I like to use 100% polyester thread for swimwear, since it’s nice and durable.They often have coupons online or in their app, so it’s a great place to stock up on it. 1/2 to 1 Yard lining fabric – I almost always just buy lining fabric in bulk from Joann Fabrics.Eco-friendly swimwear fabrics: Though they’re a bit pricier, they’re better for the planet and are super soft & comfy! Check out my full review of Repreve fabric here.: Another of my favorites, plus if you’re bundling this with other fabrics, they have tons of choices.Nafeel – favorite Etsy fabric shop: They have some of the most gorgeous, feminine, high-quality fabrics I’ve ever gotten – and you can even make custom prints!.Knit Fabric: Another of my favorites with high-quality, quick delivery swimwear fabric.(Though I’ve discovered lots of other great ones lately that I listed below).īut everything from here is super high-quality, soft, and not see-through at all! Fabric Fairy: This is probably my top go-to spot for swimwear fabric.With that said, here are my favorite shops to buy fabric from: Fabric – I wanted to make this an upcycling project, so obviously I just used a giant Salvation Army t-shirt that cost $3.99.īut in general for swimwear, I’d recommend using fabric specifically made for swimsuits.I’m not an affiliate for any stores mentioned these are just the products I use and shops I buy from. Just so you know, I’ve added a link to most of the materials below so you know where to find them. Now, let’s talk about what else to look for in materials. So that’s probably what I would recommend. ![]() It might seem gross, but the nice thing is that you know the fabric will hold up in water that way. Or you can even find giant old swimsuits at the thrift store and use those as your fabric! If you can’t find something like it, obviously you can use any color you want. Since I know I’m not the only one with this issue, I thought showing you how to thrift/upcycle this suit would be the perfect solution.įor this swimsuit, I used a stretchy old shirt with a color that matched Camila Coelho’s bikini as closely as possible. The only problem is, it’s way out of my budget. In this video, I decided to make a Camila Coelho bikini because I absolutely love her style and collection. It’s also just plain fun to see what kind of great stuff you can find! I am a huge fan of thrifting and upcycling, first and foremost because it’s cheap, but secondly because it’s better for the planet. This one is a little bit different though because… So, I’m back today with another swimwear sewing tutorial (big surprise, I know). ![]()
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