The Mint Needle

Let me start off by saying it's a true compliment when your spouse looks at you and says, "You bought another bathing suit?" As soon as I heard my hubby utter those words I knew I was successful.   First and foremost, I'm not a fan of printing patterns at home. But Burdastyle gets an A+ for this one. It was soo easy to print and put together. You have a four inch test square that helps you gauge if it printed correctly. If not, check your printer settings. The directions, however, are another story. You definitely need a little sewing experience for this project. And the reason... To know what to do when the pattern leaves you hangin'. I can see how the ratings for this suit are a mere 3 out of 5 stars. (And to think, I just thought everyone was being soo mean when I read the complaints about this project.) Before attempting to create this  ~ I read, re-read, and re-read the patterns instructions. There were a couple things that just didn't make sense ...

Are you looking for a quick sewing break?  Some of the cutest items we have in our house are the ones we create. I stumbled across these bright white napkins and couldn't help but wonder how cute I can make them look. With fabric scraps & lace remnants available, this was a sure project. It's a fun, great way to use up your material & create your own design. (And it let me slip away to my dearly missed craft room for a couple minutes of sewing!) The best part.... is you get something new for your home. I love this green & white polka dot fabric. I cut my fabric to two inches deep by whatever your towel width is plus two inches. The ends were folded inward & pressed to make for a clean finish. You can fold your ends a couple different ways. I like this way the best. Pin your material thru the center to prevent it from moving. Stitch the two inch side last. By leaving it open, your able to fold your lace under fo...