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Synchro Swimwear Book

This book is available on Amazon, click here to read the reviews or purchase there.

As a note: Eventually, all of the content from all of the Spandex Simplified books will be available on this blog, in updated and expanded form.

Spandex Simplified: Synchro Swimwear

The cover image for Synchro Swimwear. A watercolour painting of 4 synchro swimmers in action, with a black border and white lettering.

"Synchro Swimwear" is the first in Marie Porter's "Spandex Simplified" series, and is all about designing and creating spectacular and durable competitive synchronized swim costumes.

A scan of two sample instruction pages from Synchro Swimwear.

Two sample pages from the book.

This book is appropriate for beginner to advanced levels of sewing ability, and is written from both a designer, and former “performance” athlete’s point of view. It will teach everything from the basics, to tricks of the trade. "Spandex Simplified : Synchro Swimwear" will prepare the reader to design and make almost any design of competitive synchro swim suit imaginable.

Given the cost of decent competition suits, this manual will more than pay for itself with the savings from just one project!

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Once you learn the basics, you can move on to creating much more complicated designs!

The entire book is written completely in laymans' terms and carefully explained, step by step. Only basic sewing knowledge and talent is required. Learn everything from measuring, to easily creating ornate applique designs, to embellishing the finished suit in one book!

For a complete table of contents, see the end of this page.

Paperback, 104 pages
Publisher: Celebration Generation
ISBN: 978-0-9850036-1-6
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2012
246 Full color photos, 43 Diagrams

This book is available on Amazon, click here to read the reviews or purchase there.

As a note: Eventually, all of the content from all of the Spandex Simplified books will be available on this blog, in updated and expanded form.

Spandex Simplified: Synchro Swimwear

Table of Contents

Basic Principles of Swimwear Design

- Proper Fit & Synchro Considerations
- Figure Flaw Camouflage
- Designing for the Swimmer
- Designing for the Music
- Visibility
- Functionality
- Colour Theory
- Unity
- Selecting Fabrics

Pattern Alterations

- Measuring
- Using a Pattern
- Sizing a Pattern
- Adding Length
- Removing Length
- Adjusting Curve of the Back
- Adjusting the Butt Length
- Adjusting for Higher Leg Openings
- Base Pattern Alteration Final Notes

Sewing Techniques

- In the Beginning
- Cutting the Fabric
- Seams
- Elastic Application
- Thread Colour Selection
- Colour Blocking
- Applique
- Lace Overlays
- Lining
- Basic Assembly of a Suit
- Closures
- Making Straps

Style Techniques

- Crossover Back
- Hole Back
- Basic Halter
- “Choker” Halter
- Basic Strappy Back
- Multiple Crossover Straps

Embellishments

- Sequins
- Rhinestones
- Hand Painting
- Glitter
- Foil Embossing

Accessories

- Scrunchies
- Bun Covers
- Headpieces

Proper Care of Competition Suits

Inspiration Photos

Resources

Note Pages

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