The Summer Issue | Seamwork Magazine

The Crosby Swimsuit and Gene Dress

All About the Crosby Swimsuit

Fabric resources, fitting details, and tutorials to help you build your skills.
All About the Gene Dress

Fabric resources, fitting details, and tutorials to help you build your skills.
How to Shop for Swimwear Fabric

Pick the right fabric and lining for your handmade bathing suit, by Meg Stively.
How to Sew Espadrilles

DIY Espadrilles and an Ode to Summer, by Robin Ives.
Pattern Hackers

Break the rules with three pattern hacks for the Gene dress, by Chelsea Eisenberg.
Swimwear Style

Express your personal style poolside with these three looks, by Haley Glenn.
Staff Makes

We made swimsuits!
Swim in your Underwear

How to hack your favorite lingerie pattern into a swimsuit, by Haley Glenn and Wallis Smith-Owens.
We Challenge You to Sew Beachwear

Join our beachwear challenge and win fabric for a swimsuit. Hosted by Taylor Pruitt.
June Discoveries

Swimwear patterns we love.
Contributors & Staff

Meet the writers, makers, and artists from this month’s issue.