Sewing Swimwear
TIP 1: When you apply the swim wear elastic, lay the elastic on the bed of the machine with the fabric on top, then serge the elastic on.
TIP 2: If you are fortunate enough to have a cover stitch machine, use it for all of the hems.
TIP 3: If you don't have a cover stitch machine, use a twin needle & stretch stitch for all of your hems.
Tip 4: Sew the side seams from the bottom to the top on both sides to avoid twisting.
Tip 5: A Serger will produce the best results for sewing the seams, however, if you don't have a serger, use a zig-zag stitch set at #1 on your sewing machine. You can also use a straight stretch stitch, set at #2 on your machine.