Hi All, I don't know about where you are in the world, but over here in Ontario we are having a heatwave, an unseasonable, late September heatwave. And while my soul is craving cozy sweaters, big scarves and leg warmers, I'm going to roll with the times, and...
Hi All!! This Sunday it's all about swimwear- and all of the essential supplies for making a top quality suit- because I know when you're first getting into making your own swimwear- it can be a little confusing to know what supplies you should get! I made a...
![[BAW33]: Top 5 Tips for Sewing Swimwear](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/5TOPTIPS.jpg)
Hi All! This week I'm going to share some of my favourite Swimwear Sewing Tips! I sew A LOT of swimwear, and *whispers* it's my favourite thing to sew-- but bras are a close second! And to be fair to my bra sewing - most of my bathing suits have bras in them! So this...
![[BAW32] : Slice of Paradise](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SliceofParadise.jpg)
Hi All! I had to call this one my 'Slice of Paradise', partly because I took these photos in a gorgeous secluded beach in the south of Prince Edward County, that is a paradise, and because this bathing suit is everything I wanted and more! When I first thought about...
![[BAW 25] A Floral Tankini for Mom](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Tankini.jpg)
Hi All! It's the big reveal!! It was so strange being behind the camera instead of in front of the camera this time! But I'm so excited with how this tankini turned out, and mom is too!! In case this is your first glimpse of this gorgeous tankini- I did two tutorials...
Hi All! It's the second bonus tutorial! Because I love you all so much! This is one of my favourite tutorials so far, taking your favourite bra pattern and turning it into a beautiful tankini! As after using all the tips in my Bra-making with Foam tutorial from...
![[BAW23]: Gingham Bikini](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/GinghamBikini.jpg)
Hi All! It's SWIMWEAR MONTH!!! You know me, this is my favourite, there's nothing better than making swimwear- it's like underwear for outerwear that I can show off to the world (not just online he he)! And I was thinking about what I wanted to make this month and...
![[BAW12]: The Cast Away Collection](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMGP3338.jpg)
Hi All!! I am so excited for another week of swimwear and to show you more pics of all the swimsuits that I made this month! As you saw from last week, I made three different style bottoms: The High Waisted, the Boyshort and the Bikini, which to me are all essential...
![[BAW 11] Easy Ways to Accessorize your Bikini!](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMGP3667.jpg)
Hi All! Today I have something super fun! As you know, I was away on holiday last week and I made myself some bikinis for the trip. And I basically lived in my bikinis, which got me thinking of ways that I could change them up, and make them more interesting that just...
![[BAW 10]: Bikini Time!](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_4985.jpg)
Hi All! This week I have something super fun! Bikinis! Which is why I'm calling March Bikini Month! Now I do have a super selfish reason for making March Bikini Month- and that's because I'm on a family trip to Grand Cayman right now! I am writing this post with the...
Hi All!!! YAY it's finally here!!! THE EMERALD STUDIO ETSY SHOP!!! AND to celebrate I'm giving away a FREE package of Schmetz Stretch 75/11 Needles with every kit!! I can't believe it's finally all come together!! And I have a beautiful selection of...
Hi All! Today I have a tutorial!! YAY!! I know I've been promising more tutorials on swimwear this summer and here is my first! and it's picture heavy!! When you make swimwear chances are your going to need to make some straps- like bikini strings, or little halter...
Hi All! This week I have a submission for the Bra-A-Week Challenge!! A bikini I made for my sister Kristie - Happy Birthday Kristie!! 🙂 <3 I made this bikini based off of her measurements, and she is close to a RTW size 34C. She chose this fabric at Ann's ages ago...
![Saturday Life [11.07.15]: Birthdays, Social Media & Mrs.Weaver](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/IMG_2329.jpg)
Hi All, I've been having one of those busy weeks. Not like my past weeks where I've had one big thing to accomplish- like preparing my presentation for Pitch this Place, or moving all of my belongings out of my Hamilton apartment and down 5 flights of stairs *sweats...
Hi All!! If you didn't already know the Sewcialists blog is having a Lingerie Sewing Month!! YAY! And I was thrilled when they asked me if I would contribute with a guest post! So I thought I would do a useful post that I know a lot of you guys have been asking for! A...
Hi All!! It's Week 18 already! And I was feeling a little retro inspired! You might recognize this fabric from the giveaway options 🙂 I thought since it wasn't chosen that I should make a suit with it! And I haven't made a retro suit in quite a while! My favourite...
Hi All!! I'm very excited to announce the winner of my giveaway!! drumroll please .............................. And the winner of a lovely swimwear kit is: Erika Arens!! YAY!! And she decided to go with the anchor print! Excellent choice- definitely a...
![GIVEAWAY [CLOSED] & My Survey](https://emeralderin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/IMG_1348-1.jpg)
Hi All! Today I have something exciting!! a Giveaway! This is the second giveaway I've had on my blog and in honour of my Bra-A-Week challenge and the coming summer time, I thought it would be perfect to give away some swimwear fabric! So, for a prize in this giveaway...
Hi All! Can you believe that it's 2015?! How crazy is that! This year I have one main resolution- and it is pretty specific: I want to make one bra every week. Now, in the hopes of actually achieving this, I have thought this out a little more. FIRSTLY: I will only be...
