Tag Archives: Ipswich Swimsuit

29 May

Activewear, Belmont Pants, Cashmerette Patterns, Ipswich Swimsuit

How to Sew Swim Shorts with the Belmont Leggings

May 29, 2020

June 1, 2020
Posted by Ayelet
belmont leggings, Ipswich Swimsuit, sewing swimwear, swim shorts, swim week, Swimwear
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It’s the last day of Cashmerette Swim Week! We’re wrapping things up with a a brand new tutorial where we show you how to sew swim shorts using the Belmont Leggings & Yoga Pants...

28 May

Cashmerette Patterns, Ipswich Swimsuit

Preview our Swimsuit Making for Curves Workshop

May 28, 2020

August 21, 2025
Posted by Ayelet
ipswich, Ipswich Swimsuit, swimsuit, swimsuit making, Swimwear
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It's Cashmerette Swim Week, our week-long celebration of the Ipswich Swimsuit! The Ipswich Swimsuit is now available in sizes 12-32 and cup sizes C-H. When we were designing the Ipswich, we wanted to make a...

25 May

Cashmerette Patterns, Ipswich Swimsuit

Ipswich Swimsuit in Sizes 12-32, and Introducing Cashmerette Swim Week!

May 25, 2020

May 25, 2020
Posted by Ayelet
Ipswich Bikini, Ipswich Swimsuit, swim week, swimsuit making, Swimsuits
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Great news: the Ipswich Swimsuit is now available in our new size range, 12-32 and cup sizes C-H, just in time for summer in the Northern Hemisphere. So we're celebrating with Cashmerette Swim Week, a week-long...

07 May

Cashmerette Patterns, Ipswich Swimsuit

New Ipswich Swimsuit Kits for Summer!

May 7, 2019

August 21, 2025
Posted by Carrie McGowan
Ipswich kit, Ipswich Swimsuit, swimsuit kits
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Making a swimsuit for the first time can understandably seem pretty intimidating, so we filmed an online workshop where I take you through every step, from sourcing the right fabrics and notions (if you...

09 Jul

Cashmerette Patterns, Ipswich Swimsuit

Make your Ipswich Swimsuit a tankini! Free expansion pack

July 9, 2018

November 18, 2025
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
Expansion Pack, Ipswich Swimsuit, Swimsuit kit, Tankini
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You asked... we delivered! Today I'm excited to launch a brand new free expansion pack for the Ipswich Swimsuit to make it into a tankini with a super cute peplum skirt. 2025 Update: the tankini...

02 Jul

Ipswich Swimsuit

Pattern Mixing — Carrie’s Color-Blocked Ipswich

July 2, 2018

June 28, 2018
Posted by Carrie McGowan
Ipswich Swimsuit
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One of the things I was most inspired by with the Ipswich Swimsuit pattern was the opportunity to play with color blocking and pattern mixing. I shared some ideas here, and finally got to...

11 Jun

Ipswich Swimsuit

Shelf Bra Tutorial — Ipswich Swimsuit

June 11, 2018

June 5, 2018
Posted by Carrie McGowan
Ipswich Bikini, Ipswich Swimsuit, shelf bra, tutorial
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One of the great things about the Ipswich Swimsuit is how supportive it is with the underwired, foam-cupped internal swim bra, but if you don’t need or want that much support, it’s quite easy...

01 Jun

Ipswich Swimsuit

Ipswich Swimsuit Inspiration and Color Blocking Ideas

June 1, 2018

The Ipswich Swimsuit has so many options for creativity and you can play with patters/colors you might not usually go for. Let your suit reflect your creativity! First, let's take a look at some ready-to-wear...

29 May

Ipswich Swimsuit

Sourcing Swim Fabric and Notions — Ipswich Swimsuit

May 29, 2018

Carrie here kicking off a series of posts on the Ipswich Swimsuit; let’s start with the trickiest bit: sourcing swim fabric and notions! Let’s start with the basics: swim fabric and swim lining. We’ll be...

22 May

Cashmerette Patterns, Ipswich Swimsuit

It’s here! The Ipswich Swimsuit sewing pattern with underwired bra

May 22, 2018

August 21, 2025
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
Ipswich Bikini, Ipswich Swimsuit, kits, Swimsuits, Swimwear
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Update: the Ipswich Swimsuit is now available in sizes 12-32 in PDF. For too long, curvy women have been told we have to cover up, and that the beach is the exclusive domain of the...

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Made for Curves

Great ‘fits start with great fit. That’s why we specialize in sizes 0-32 and cup sizes C-H.

Made for Confidence

When you wear clothes that fit all of you—your body, your style, your individuality.

Made for Community

Experience sewing like never before—not as a solo craft, but as a shared experience.

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