Some of you have asked if this was one of my patterns on page 9 of Sew Simple Magazine. Yes!!! I was asked to write a pattern for the magazine back in the fall of 2008 and it will be in the June issue, Vol. 13. It is a great pattern! Very simple, Looks Great and is Super Roomy!!! It is perfect for all of your summer trips! Not to mention you could make any of the other Ladybug Patterns including the Sew Spoiled Ladybug Backpack which is coming out soon! Make sure you pick up a Sew Simple magazine next month before you go to the pool or take a beach trip. You might just want to make yourself one of these so you can feel Sew Spoiled this Summer!!! Happy Sewing!
Sewing Materials: 1/4 yard of Lycra or 5T or larger old swimsuit Thread Stretch Needle (helps) Sewing Machine and Sewing Notions Print the PDF patterns pieces out and tape them together. ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ ✄✄✄✄ ✄✄ Step 1: Cutting Layout- Place the templates over the fabric and cut. ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ ✄✄✄✄ ✄✄ Step 2: Fold the top edges of the mermaid tail and sew across. ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ ✄✄✄✄ ✄✄ Step 3: Place the mermaid tale pieces right sides together. Sew around the mermaid tail using the stretch stitch, it looks like a bolt of lighting. ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ ✄✄✄✄ ✄✄ Step 4: Flip the mermaid tail right side out using a chopstick. Option: You can add Poly-fil to make the end of the tale puffy. Set aside. ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ ✄✄✄✄ ✄✄ Bodice Step 1: Cut a bodice measuring 4.5” X1.5” or use template. ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ ✄✄✄✄ ✄✄ Step 2: Fold the bodice right sides together and sew the short ends making a loop. Use the edge of the presser foot for your seam a
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I am glad you enjoy Sew Spoiled Designs! I was able to find the Sew Simple magazine at Amazon.com. So you might want to try there? I have heard that the magazine is going through some hard times. The concept of the Magazine is a wonderful one, introducing easy designs to people who are new to sewing, that is why I wanted to contribute to Sew Simple. Thanks for your post. Best Wishes!
I wonder if I can get that magazine in Sweden? Seems like a LOT of fun and that bag is just adooooroable!
Thank you!
Thanks!
Can't believe it is being discontinued!