2 Day Swimming Costume Making Charity Workshop, Felixstowe – March 2026

Course Dates: 21st/22nd March 2026 Course Location: Felixstowe Sewing School, Felixstowe, Suffolk, UK

Choose to make a bespoke, one piece pull on swimming costume, a two piece costume both featuring bust darts, an internal bust support, crotch shield and scooped front and back neckline OR racer back style costume with lined front – optional internal bust support. The racer back is suitable for more advanced sewers.

• Amanda will prepare a personalised pattern for you to use and keep.

• It’s suitable for an adventurous beginner who can use a sewing machine.

• You will produce plenty of samples to understand the specialist techniques required for making swimwear.

• Sewing machines and basic equipment will be available for your use although you are encouraged to bring your own machine and equipment.

• Class sizes are capped at 6 sewists plus Amanda.

• You will need to bring your fabric, lining and thread (guidance will be available).

• Skills covered; pattern layout and marking, working with power mesh, swimwear elastic and lycra, fitting and finishing.

• The days run from 10am to 4pm and the donation guide is £150.00pp. **PLACES ARE LIMITED TO 6. ALL PROCEEDS ARE GOING TO LEVEL WATER**