Many of you are familiar with the famous photograph of Marilyn Monroe in the lovely and clingy white bathing suit and that was my main inspiration for putting the pattern together. I find myself getting a bit curvier than I used to be (isn't that always the case?) and I love the idea of a suit that emphasizes those curves while still providing a bit of modesty for the one's you'd rather not draw attention to.
I also created it in sizes x-small through x-large, in two versions, one strapless and one with halter collar strap for supporting those more endowed like Marilyn than myself.
Before I got started I had fun using an app called Penultimate to create a mood board with bathing suits and patterns that fit into this glamorous Hollywood image that I wanted to recreate, adding sketches and ideas to incorporate into my cover image for later as I progressed.
And of course, as I always do when I release a new pattern, I'm offering a free copy to one lucky winner!
To enter the giveaway you can do one or all of the following, just leave a comment for each entry to get your name in the proverbial hat.
1. Tell me what kind of pattern you'd like me to create next. I'm always open to suggestions!
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5. Mention this giveaway on your blog.
I'll announce the winner this Monday the 9th.
Good luck!
