Sew-Along: Mermaid Tail Swimsuit

Learn basic swimsuit material sewing techniques and general tips for stretch fabrics while creating a fun mermaid tail.

• Learn basic swimsuit material sewing techniques and general tips for stretch fabrics while creating a fun mermaid tail.
• Perfect fun project for beginners and advanced sewists alike.
• Sew along with us and we’ll show you how to create this project step-by-step.
• Learn how to draft your own mermaid tail pattern so you can make the project for any size or age.

Get started sewing with swimsuit fabrics with an easy and fun mermaid tail project. Mermaid tail blankets are all the rage on Pinterest – now make one perfect for summer months and afternoons by the pool. This course includes the mermaid tail PDF Pattern and Instructions.

With this sew along video, you’ll get the tail pattern piece and you’ll learn how to draft your own pattern for the tail body – which means that this project is completely adjustable. Next, learn tips and tools for cutting stretch fabrics, cover no-stress sewing techniques and follow along with the basic construction techniques: assembling the pattern pieces, creating a gather (along the tail) and installing an elastic waistband. Take what you’ve learned here and you’re ready to tackle more intricate swimsuit projects. Mermaid bikini top, anyone?

What You’ll Learn:

• Tips and techniques for sewing swimsuit and stretch fabrics
• Steps for drafting your own custom-fit mermaid tail body
• Construction steps and tips for stitching the mermaid tail
• Tips for installing an elastic waistband in stretch fabric

Who Should Attend?

• Beginner sewists interested in sewing swimsuit and stretch fabrics
• General crafters

Difficulty Level:

This sew along is perfect for beginner and experienced sewists, general crafters and anyone interested in learning more about swimsuit and stretch fabrics.

Instructor: Amanda Carestio

Amanda Carestio is the Senior Editor for Sew News and Creative Machine Embroidery. She’s spent 10 years in craft publishing and has been sewing since she was 15, with breaks for quilting, crochet, stained glass, beading and more. Now, she focuses almost solely on garment sewing, with a healthy mix of kid projects and dinosaur tails just for fun. She’s the author of several sewing books, including Fa La La La Felt.