tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post2141803973044746963..comments2023-10-14T12:49:36.450+11:00Comments on Up Sew Late: Rashie 1Gabriellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-53442143379145020762014-01-18T19:52:48.976+11:002014-01-18T19:52:48.976+11:00I'll look out for that! I have picked up at le...I'll look out for that! I have picked up at least one J&L pattern at second hand stores but they've been for kids' swimwear only. Your daughter's rashie sounds great - I love the idea of side panels! I've seen some quite radical interpretations of the traditional rashie in recent fashion magazines - long sleeves and next to no bodice, crazy cutouts and interesting zips - so there are lots of options :) but not sure they'd achieve the sun protection aim!Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178734550537562868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-91666595696915407012014-01-18T19:45:53.069+11:002014-01-18T19:45:53.069+11:00Thanks! Cool, I'll look forward to seeing your...Thanks! Cool, I'll look forward to seeing yours - seriously easy sewing :)Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178734550537562868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-5208170962077953222014-01-18T19:44:51.679+11:002014-01-18T19:44:51.679+11:00No :( not the bottoms... Thank you, it is pretty l...No :( not the bottoms... Thank you, it is pretty loud but I guess that's fine for swimwear plus I I love loud! Version 2 will definitely be more snug, hopefully like your daughter's. And I suspect how much it loosens in the water has something to do with the fabric quality...Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178734550537562868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-47477270836304704172014-01-18T19:41:49.530+11:002014-01-18T19:41:49.530+11:00Thanks Sharon - I've never been to the Remnant...Thanks Sharon - I've never been to the Remnant Warehouse: sounds like I should!Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178734550537562868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-43065760082587827992014-01-18T16:52:40.845+11:002014-01-18T16:52:40.845+11:00I've got J&L Patterns bathers pattern numb...I've got J&L Patterns bathers pattern number 106 - it wouldn't take much to turn it into a rashie. It's very similar to a rashie I bought my daughter. Hers had side panels, a full-length front zip and a mandarin collar, with the front edges and collar bound in a contrasting colour - easy to get on and off, and really stylish. It looked like a coordinating jacket!<br /><br />J&L were based in Osborne Park, Western Australia in the 90s - not sure what happened to them, but they had some interesting patterns for adults and kids. They are probably available occasionally on Ebay./anne...https://www.blogger.com/profile/05064942549599731629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-53359008818313852142014-01-18T08:43:26.815+11:002014-01-18T08:43:26.815+11:00Rashie!! So cute, I'm making one of these for ...Rashie!! So cute, I'm making one of these for sure, come swim season. Yours looks great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-36347193877756818762014-01-17T18:42:39.028+11:002014-01-17T18:42:39.028+11:00I thought you made the bottom as well because the ...I thought you made the bottom as well because the fabric looks eactly the same! You look GREAT in your rashie! My daughter recently bought swimwear like this - a tank top and a pair of shorts. The fit of the top is very snug body hugging snug but not tight. Oh well, she hasn't worn it in the water yet :) but I'm hoping that it wouldn't get all loose in the water :)opportunityknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07117079481971682582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-27067045224745898152014-01-17T13:44:56.973+11:002014-01-17T13:44:56.973+11:00Great rashie and perfect fabric find. The Remnant...Great rashie and perfect fabric find. The Remnant Warehouse has loads of swimwear fabric and so some fantastic prints!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14691687252337993643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-3849317983913114042014-01-17T09:03:56.012+11:002014-01-17T09:03:56.012+11:00Very funny :). It'd take you about 5 minutes t...Very funny :). It'd take you about 5 minutes to make your own! I might even have some left over fabric if you like safety orange!Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178734550537562868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-22607030462311551622014-01-17T09:02:14.405+11:002014-01-17T09:02:14.405+11:00Pretty lucky, hey! They're not identical - the...Pretty lucky, hey! They're not identical - the top is just s little less vibrant than the bottoms, but not really noticeable. Yes, snug is best, definitely! My kids are past that grabbing stage but who wants floppy swimwear! Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178734550537562868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-61738380608771108512014-01-17T08:54:36.613+11:002014-01-17T08:54:36.613+11:00Thanks Meg! A simple rashie like this is dead easy...Thanks Meg! A simple rashie like this is dead easy to make :). I am definitely going to make more!Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178734550537562868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-69550729644830598862014-01-17T08:51:05.795+11:002014-01-17T08:51:05.795+11:00Thank you! Yes, I noticed that at the shops - anyt...Thank you! Yes, I noticed that at the shops - anything swimwear that's interesting or fun costs an absolute bomb! The more I look at rtw swimwea the more convinced I am to learn to make it. Your friend's tops sound really cool - I think I know the kind of thing you mean :)Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178734550537562868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-16789514540460130532014-01-17T08:41:15.558+11:002014-01-17T08:41:15.558+11:00I need a rashie too! Make me one??I need a rashie too! Make me one??Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692255718087191913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-30780733399475254812014-01-17T07:53:05.649+11:002014-01-17T07:53:05.649+11:00What a great idea! And I cannot believe the perfec...What a great idea! And I cannot believe the perfect fabric match you found. I thought at first the bottoms must also be me-made. Wow! The swimwear gods were smiling upon you that fabric shopping day :) great rashy, you got the shape just right. I usually find a nice snug fit is the best even if it sometimes makes me feel a bit body conscious. That last thing you want is a loose, floppy, wet annoyance. I almost always wear a rashy when swimming with my little one. Even a one piece can be a bit frightening with grabby, learning to swim hands reaching out to prevent drowning. Wardrobe malfunctions are not welcome ;)SewJillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02942981677938784086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-80430200464858644162014-01-17T04:29:56.668+11:002014-01-17T04:29:56.668+11:00Wow that is so cute! Often performance wear escape...Wow that is so cute! Often performance wear escapes the 'I can make that category,' but you proved that it's totally possible to make cute and functional!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01455909792052564401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-18795408145978620742014-01-17T01:40:15.483+11:002014-01-17T01:40:15.483+11:00Gabbrielle it looks fabulous (as do you!). They a...Gabbrielle it looks fabulous (as do you!). They are so expensive especially if you want something bright and happy. I have a friend who makes rashies with separating zip front. She uses very very nice fabric of really great quality but they have to have 50 SPF rating and that makes them expensive (at least I think $100 is expensive as any sewist probably would) I have to make a rashie for my son as he left his somewhere! Great fabric match - sure it isn't the real thing it looks a perfect match. Summer Flieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092393256871735567noreply@blogger.com